Palmaïa - The House of AïA: A Plant-Forward Wellness Resort on the Riviera Maya

Palmaïa - The House of AïA is a wellness resort unlike any other on the Riviera Maya, set between jungle and beach at Playacar just south of Playa del Carmen. Its immersive 'nomadic' programming of sound baths, ceremonies and holistic rituals, alongside a strongly plant-based culinary philosophy, has made it a magnet for the wellness-minded.

The dining, overseen by chef Charly Garcia, is imaginative and largely plant-forward. LEK reinterprets elevated Mexican cuisine from the garden; Mar de Olivo brings Mediterranean handmade pastas; UME journeys through Thai-fusion Asia; and Su Casa, the health café Plantissa and the plant-based food truck Charly's Vegan Tacos complete the offering.

For a wellness-focused Riviera Maya stay, Palmaïa is a standout.

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