Sentido de pertenencia

What do we do with our leftover soap? Firstly, let’s step back to where we source our products. When we talk about sustainability at Playa Viva, we’re not just talking about protecting the coastline or growing organic vegetables. We’re talking about something less glamorous but just as important — our supply chain.

The Healing Power of Juluchuca: How Local Women Are Cultivating Wellness Through Regenerative Agriculture The Juluchuca Women’s Cooperative is a space of growth, community and regeneration. This cooperative is run by local women who are cultivating expertise in organic agriculture, permaculture, and regenerative practices that honor the land. As part of their production, they offer several nutrient-dense products that help meet the demand for sought-after organic treasures such as coconut oil, turmeric, moringa, and other ingredients known for their healing properties—deeply valued in ancestral medicine and holistic wellness. These gifts of nature are shared with Playa Viva guests during mealtime and are available to purchase in the boutique, bringing the essence of regenerative practices to those seeking balance, nourishment, and renewal. Beyond their role in our permaculture production, these natural products provide a wealth of bioactive compounds that contribute to human health. Food nourishes our bodies from the molecular level to the cellular level, embodying the wisdom of Aristotle’s famous quote: “Let food be thy medicine.” This principle is rooted in the bioactive compounds and molecules that make up these products. We asked our former team member, Ilhui Hernandez who is now a biologist with an MSc in Biomaterials Engineering, specializing in the interaction between food molecules and the human body to share with you the composition of these foods and their special healing compounds.

Over the past two years Playa Viva has been actively supporting the evolution of a game called WordTrails, which just arrived on the market in December. Prototypes have been out on the table here at Playa Viva multiple times during the long stays of its creator, S cout Wilkins . Many of the elements in the game emerged right here, through interactions with other guests and community members. 

At Playa Viva we are working to promote gender equality within the team so statements like the title of this piece are a thing of the past. One woman leading the way for us is Cecilia Vega, who is in charge of the maintenance of the solar systems and power at the hotel. She tells us how since university she has been excelling and challenging gender norms in a job that is traditionally thought to be for “men”, how she arrived at Playa Viva and the impact that this has had on her life.

In recent years a new team member has enabled us to add cultural events, showcasing Mexican traditions, spirituality, and our sustainability projects to our offering but what are they and who’s behind them? Find out in this interview with Yara Landa, fashion designer, entrepreneur, and Cultural lead at Playa Viva; who gave us the opportunity to learn about the entire process through her eyes.