Time Magazine Lauds Bacalar Treehouse Villas on ‘Greatest Places’ list
A boutique hotel in Bacalar is redefining sustainable hospitality, and it’s made Time Magazine’s 2024 World’s Greatest Places list.
Designed by renowned Mexico City architect Frida Escobedo, Boca de Agua features 22 treehouse-style villas immersed in the jungle on the Lagoon of Seven Colors.
With 90% of the property’s 82 acres left untouched, the incorporation of local materials, and a robust wastewater treatment system, Boca de Agua demonstrates a commitment to environmental preservation.
This approach contrasts with the prevalent overdevelopment in Quintana Roo, a region known for its booming tourism industry. While some ominously speculate about Bacalar becoming “the next Tulum,” Boca de Agua offers a model for sustainable tourism that prioritizes environmental regeneration and preservation.
“Since my early twenties, I started suffering from crippling anxiety,” Boca de Agua’s founder Rodrigo Juarez told Wallpaper Magazine. “The only times I was able to get out of this frustrating loop was when I would spend extended periods of time in nature. Since this realization, I began a long journey to try to develop a project at the intersection of natural conservation and mental health, and Boca de Agua was born.”
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