Where your vacation meets your values.

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.