One&Only Mandarina: Treehouse Villas Above the Riviera Nayarit

One&Only Mandarina is one of the most dramatic resorts in Mexico, set where the jungle-clad foothills of the Sierra Madre tumble to the Pacific on the Riviera Nayarit, an hour north of Puerto Vallarta. Its treehouse and beachfront villas, some cantilevered into the canopy, make it a byword for barefoot, design-led luxury.

The dining is a genuine draw. The cliffside Carao showcases the cooking of acclaimed chef Enrique Olvera with cinematic ocean views; Alma serves relaxed Mediterranean plates from home-grown produce; the Jetty Beach Club handles fresh fish and seafood at the water's edge; and The Treetop pours seasonal cocktails inspired by ancient Mexican cultures.

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