CEIBA DEL MAR HOTEL- PUERTO MORELOS

You wake up with the first lights of the sun. While you open the doors of the balcony of your beautiful Mexican-style room to feel the marine breeze, your other half walks to the butler box to pick up the complimentary sweet rolls and coffee for two that are already served.

As you step outside to the terrace, you witness an ocean as you’ve probably never seen before. The colors change from turquoise to midnight blue and then to indigo. The deep green stripe makes you aware of the large and impressive coral reefs that girdle the area. Close to the white sand beach, the water is so clear that you swear you can distinguish some shimmering fish.

Dear Traveler,

The Costa Maya is one of the most romantic and soothing settings on Earth. Half way between Cancun International Airport and Playa del Carmen, in the heart of the Riviera, lies Puerto Morelos, a picturesque and unspoiled fishing village surrounded by the jungle. Next to it, is Ceiba del Mar, a petite spa resort that will turn your dreams of romance and relaxation into reality.

But we are not the only ones who think this place is a branch of paradise. Resorts & Great Hotels magazine designated Ceiba del Mar as a “Connoisseur’s Choice” in 2002, sharing that distinction with a limited number of other top resorts in the world.

Every corner of the property will stimulate your senses

This secluded hideaway is specially planned to give its guests some days of peace and tranquility. Each corner of the property bears a quiet charm that eases well being. Renewal begins the moment you enter the elegant lobby, decorated with a sophisticated Mexican style and good taste, where attentive multilingual staff will welcome you and, for the next few days, will take care of all your needs and desires.

Eight villa towers line the property, each one with a rooftop sundeck and Jacuzzi. You’ll notice there are barely few more people around. No loud music. No pool-activities. No kids under 15, and no spring-breakers.

Renew your body and soul

Ceiba’s European-style spa is one of the most complete health centers in Mexico. Picture yourself immersed in a hydro-massage tub with essential oils, herbs, or milk and honey to nourish for a wonderful half an hour before you go into your treatment. Then, forget about the rest of the world while feeling the pressure of the massage on your skin, the soothing aroma of the oil blend carefully selected especially for you, and the sound of the waves crashing just meters from you.

If you like new experiences, we recommend taking part in a temazcal, an ancient pre-Hispanic ritual designed to purify and harmonize body, mind and spirit, blending a healing method with a religious and meditative ceremony. If you take the challenge, you’ll enter a round terra-cotta hut on the beach at sunset. A fragrant steam bath will generate by using aromatic herbs and sprinkling water to incandescent volcanic rocks, enhanced with burning Copal (a Mayan sacred tree resin) and brightly lit torches. You will reconnect with Mother Nature and, at the end of this unique experience, you’ll be totally relaxed and detoxified.

You can choose some special programs, such as the “spa getaway” or the “romantic interlude”, ideal for a honey moon, anniversary or simply a romantic getaway to revive romance.

Later on, choose among three different restaurants to bring to a close an unforgettable day, or to provide a exciting prelude for a more adventurous evening. Want an extra dose of romance? make a reservation and surprise your sweetheart with a private moonlit dinner on the beach or on your sunroof!

But that’s just the beginning

If you are the kind of people who like to keep fit and must exercise, the fitness center offers you weights, cardiovascular equipment, and yoga, pilates, and tai chi classes. For golf-lovers, two 18-hole golf courses are only 20 minutes away.

If you happen to love eco-tourism or water-sport activities, bicycles, snorkels and kayaks are available for exploring nearby attractions or activities, such as the magnificent Mayan ruins and bio-reserves. Also, this is the right place for open-ocean diving or snorkeling. This area is world famous for its cenotes and ancient coral reefs.

But if shopping is the only sport you are affectionate to, take advantage of the day and nighttime expeditions to Cancun and Playa del Carmen. The Mexican Caribbean has more than 2,000 shops and boutiques.

Cancun has important commercial centers, such as Plaza Caracol, Plaza Las Americas and La Isla. The latter is considered the most important one in the hotel zone. Its attractive design includes bridges and waterways, which makes it special. For more native handicrafts, go to Mercado 28, a open air market in downtown.

More recently, the first mall boutique in Mexico opened its doors in Cancun. Luxury Avenue features the best international brands, such as Louis Vuitton, Salvatore Ferragamo, Cartier, Ermenegildo Zegna, Fendi, Mont Blanc, and Swarovski. This new mall will put Cancun as the most exclusive shopping center of the Caribbean.

Give you and your loved one the best gift ever! Pick up the phone now and arrange to spend some days in heaven.

Hasta la próxima,
Cesarinna Bustamante

CEIBA DEL MAR SPA RESORT. Costera Norte Lote 1 SM 10 Mza. 26 - Puerto Morelos - Riviera Maya, Q. Roo, Mexico 77580. 20 minutes from Cancún International Airport and 20 minutes north of Playa del Carmen, in the village of Puerto Morelos, Mexico