Sustainability doesn't have to be put on hold when we travel. By choosing an eco-resort, you're ensuring that you're leaving a minimal footprint behind and supporting an eco-friendly business. Not really sure what an eco-resort is? These innovative accommodations actively contribute to environmental sustainability and social commitment by protecting its natural landscape and the surrounding community.

Eco-resorts are dedicated to achieving carbon neutrality and conserving their surrounding ecosystem. As time passes, eco-resorts are becoming more and more popular as sustainability becomes an increasingly widespread concern. When heading to Mexico, you can have the time of your life while also having peace of mind knowing you're supporting an eco-friendly cause. Discover the top ten most recommended eco-resorts in the stunning country of Mexico.

10 Sandos Caracol Eco Experience Resort

This all-inclusive environmental resort in Playa del Carmen is set in a lush region on the edges of a gorgeous jungle, surrounded by cenotes, mangroves, and a natural lagoon. With a flourishing natural environment like gardens and striking Mexican Caribbean waters, this eco-resort is certified by the Rainforest Alliance for its animal preservation programs and support of the local Mayan community.

Sandos Caracol Eco Experience Resort also offers the Xcalacoco Experience, which immerses visitors in Mayan culture. Learn the history of this ancient culture by exploring the forest, participating in spa rituals, or meditating on the beach.

9 Playa Canek Beachfront Eco Hotel

What kind of vacation in Mexico doesn't include a restorative stop in Tulum? Luxuriate in white sand beaches and crystal blue waters in Tulum's Playa Canek Beachfront Eco Hotel. With only seven rooms available and placed right on the sands of a private beach, this eco-resort promises a tranquil oceanfront stay. For nearby entertainment and must-sees, the Mayan Ruins of Tulum, Ana y Jose Beach Club, and Sistema Sac Actun are all perfectly placed near the eco-friendly hotel.

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8 Zamas Hotel

With plenty of positive reviews, this Tulum hotel is also a major contender. Zamas Hotel offers a boutique-style stay right on the beach. Travelers can easily visit Tulum National Park, the Mayan Ruins, the Tulum Monkey Sanctuary, and the Cenote Crystal. The hotel has a restaurant and a bar, and guests can relax at the outdoor pool and lounge area.

Zamas Hotel also has a patio, a garden, a library, and childcare services which are provided for an extra fee. The hotel also offers spa services to its customers and pet-friendly lodgings, if needed.

7 El Patio 77

Are you searching for an eco-friendly stay in the heart of Mexico City? Well, then, El Patio 77 B&B is your perfect accommodation. This bed and breakfast is hosted in a historic mansion and gives the feeling of past times in Mexico. This quaint hotel utilizes its own water filtration system as concerns about the city's water shortage rise.

Additionally, El Patio 77 uses solar panels to generate electricity, serves locally-sourced organic food, and supplies biodegradable necessities like soap and shampoo. Enjoy the riches of Mexico City without taking any of its needed resources.

6 Cuixmala

In need of some more luxury? Not only does this Jalisco resort bring elegant amenities but it also works diligently to protect nature. Cuixmala established the Cuixmala Ecological Foundation in collaboration with local authorities, which includes their biosphere reserve of more than thousands of species of plants, birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Aside from protecting nature, the foundation seeks to educate both residents and visitors about the significance of their work and the worth of their accomplishments thus far. You can enjoy Jalisco, Mexico, in style while supporting an even greater cause.

5 Cocolia Hotel

Nothing says laid-back and stress-free like the town of Mazunte in Oaxaca, Mexico. Known for its plethora of stunning beaches, picture-perfect villages, and friendly locals, this location is the perfect stay for any traveler in need of some TLC. We recommend the adult-only Mexican resort, Cocolia Hotel, for its opulent private bungalows, jungle views, and sustainable energy. This eco-resort uses solar panels to generate energy and was even designed to flow with the land's structure to create sustainable and immersive accommodation.

4 Chablé Yucatán

Now, this Yucatán eco-resort isn't cheap, but we can definitely say it's worth the price tag. Chablé Yucatán provides a private terrace and pool for every single room. Guests can also use the upscale spa, free bikes, and expansive swimming area. For food and drinks, head to the hotel's highly-rated restaurant and bar, La Chaya Maya.

Additional activities include Mayan cooking classes, biking the resort's various trails, gardening with Chablé Yucatán's on-site horticulturist, and morning yoga beside the cenote.

3 Xinalani Retreat

All-inclusive and worry-free, a stay at the Xinalani Retreat in Jalisco will be unforgettable. Five room options are available to guests: Casitas, Eco Chic Suites, Petite Suites, Deluxe Rooms, and Shared Dorms. This allows anyone to have a chance to experience this eco resort despite their budget limits.

With the cost of the room, Xinalani Retreat offers three meals and two yoga sessions each day. You can spend as much time lounging by the water as you like since there's also a swimming pool and a private beach area.

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2 Alaya Tulum

Have you always dreamed of staying in a tree house? Then head to Alaya Tulum. This exotic eco-resort offers incredible natural design with yoga rooms and daybeds galore. What makes Alaya eco-friendly is its commitment to serving its local community and providing all-natural organic foods. A local family manages the three-hectare organic farm they name "Lemons," which is operated by them for Alaya. Bite into juicy fresh fruits while you soak in the salty sea breeze.

1 Las Nubes De Holbox

Dreamy and all-around environmentally friendly, Las Nubes de Holbox is perhaps one of the most picturesque eco resorts Mexico has to offer. Located in Holbox, Quintana Roo, Mexico, this resort ensures sustainability in almost every aspect.

Rainwater collection, sustainable local fishing, energy-efficient lighting, the use of biodegradable shampoo and related items, bamboo take-out containers in restaurants, the elimination of plastic straws, and thorough staff training in eco-friendly practices are just a few examples. Las Nubes de Holbox is the perfect stay for anyone searching for peace of mind in Mexico.