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Playa Viva

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Playa Viva is a beachfront boutique hotel in Mexico, good for couples and wellness breaks. See its verified sustainability rating and review to help you decide where to stay in Mexico.

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5/5 Green
Against eco stays
Records scored in eco stays322
Category average3.3/5
Scores below this one84%
5/5 Green
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Juluchuca
Postcode40833
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About Playa Viva

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Features 3 of 12
Water Management Details Playa Viva filters greywater through botanical bio-swales that naturally purify the water to recharge the local aquifer.
What to do generally Guests visiting Playa Viva will be in a remote, sustainable-beach environment, perfect for regenerative nature and sea-turtle exploration in Juluchuca, Mexico
Food Details Playa Viva prepares meals using fresh produce harvested daily from their on-site regenerative permaculture gardens. Playa Viva hosts communal dining events that allow guests to connect with the local community and other travellers. Playa Viva tailors every meal based on the seasonal bounty of the Guerrero coast.
Scan result 2 of 2
Eco Score 5
Eco Score Label Green
Certification 1 of 3
Certificates B Corp playaviva.com
Ownership and legal entity 2 of 16
Owner Name David Leventhal & Sandra Kahn
Ownership Type Independent
Identity 2 of 4
Brand Name Playa Viva
Closest Airport name Zihuatanejo International
Energy, water and land 5 of 10
Water Management Type Playa Viva filters greywater
Energy Type
Energy
Conservation Type
Conservation Preservation
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Place and access 3 of 3
County/State/Region Guerrero
Continent/Region Central America
Google Place ID ChIJw0sVBKeONIQRed0_yq_eWiQ
Price and commerce 1 of 2
Price Range £££
Further detail 24 of 52
Booking Site Website
Street Carretera Zihuatanejo-Acapulco
City Juluchuca
Post Code 40833
Closest Airport KM 35
Stars 4-star
Type Hotel
Environment Type Beach Front
Rooms 19
Room Types 12 Eco-Casitas, 2 Award-Winning Bamboo Treehouses, 5 Garden Pavilions
People Targeting Eco-Luxury Families / Yoga Groups
Secluded / Isolated High Seclusion
Eco Amenities Playa Viva sustainability features include 100% renewable energy
Off The Grid Yes
Activities to do While at Playa Viva, you can take yoga sessions, visit the sea turtle sanctuary and go hiking. Playa Viva offers an on-site swimming pool, yoga pavilion, and on-site guided nature/turtle tours.
Farm / Garden Permaculture farm; Farm to table, produce grown on site playaviva.com
Food Options Playa Viva has an in-house restaurant.
Food Type Playa Viva serves a Mexican farm-to-table menu.
Google rating 4.9
Google review count 278
Last checked 2026-09-08
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