Hotel Lagunita is a rustic beachfront hideaway with 28 thatched-roof palapa cabins built in the style of a deserted island retreat. The journey to Yelapa, an enchanting, secluded village in a cove along the jungle-lined coast, is half of the adventure: There are no roads, so a 45-minute speed boat ride is the only option. Lagunita offers a lovely rock pool, a nice restaurant right in the sand, and a yoga studio. But finicky travelers should be forewarned: The cabins are extremely rustic, amenities are basic, and the experience is more like camping out than like staying at a traditional mid-range hotel.
Hotel Lagunita is a rustic beachfront hideaway with 28 thatched-roof palapa cabins built in the style of a deserted island retreat. The journey to Yelapa, an enchanting, secluded village in a cove along the jungle-lined coast, is half of the adventure: There are no roads, so a 45-minute speed boat ride is the only option. Lagunita offers a lovely rock pool, a nice restaurant right in the sand, and a yoga studio. But finicky travelers should be forewarned: The cabins are extremely rustic, amenities are basic, and the experience is more like camping out than like staying at a traditional mid-range hotel.
Verana is an adults-only boutique resort nestled in a hillside high atop the bay of Yelapa, a small village on the coast of Mexico that is only reachable by boat. Forty-five minutes south of Puerto Vallarta, Verana offers eight uniquely designed, rustic houses that include completely open-air, gazebo-style rooms perched out over the jungle; some have private pools. While facilities are minimal and not exactly upscale, this secluded jungle experience -- which includes a lovely restaurant, spa and infinity pool -- is popular among couples looking to get away from it all. Due to the isolated location, though, it takes some effort to explore Yelapa beyond the property.
Verana is an adults-only boutique resort nestled in a hillside high atop the bay of Yelapa, a small village on the coast of Mexico that is only reachable by boat. Forty-five minutes south of Puerto Vallarta, Verana offers eight uniquely designed, rustic houses that include completely open-air, gazebo-style rooms perched out over the jungle; some have private pools. While facilities are minimal and not exactly upscale, this secluded jungle experience -- which includes a lovely restaurant, spa and infinity pool -- is popular among couples looking to get away from it all. Due to the isolated location, though, it takes some effort to explore Yelapa beyond the property.