Relax on a Private Ecological Reserve in Mexico at Eco-Luxe Resort Cuixmala

Located on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, the gorgeous <a href="http://www.cuixmala.com/" target="_blank">Cuixmala Resort</a> is the perfect private <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nc-offices-lesser-antilles-eco-resort-sits-in-harmony-with-the-serene-landscape/" target="_blank">eco-luxe getaway</a>. Once the estate of Sir James Goldsmith, the 25,000 acres of land have been transformed into private suites and bungalows for the romantic eco-tourist. Aside from being a world class retreat, the hotel turned its lush grounds into an <a href="http://inhabitat.com/construction-begins-on-texcoco-lake-ecological-park-the-worlds-largest-urban-park-in-mexico-city/" target="_blank">ecological reserve</a> with an environmental protection program set in place.

The land along the Pacific Ocean was a favorite spot of the late <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Goldsmith" target="_blank">Sir James Goldsmith</a>. He loved the are so much that he decided to establish an <a href="http://inhabitat.com/construction-starts-on-wallasea-island-europes-biggest-man-made-nature-reserve/" target="_blank">ecological reserve</a> alongside his family’s vacation home.

The gorgeous Cliffside estate is just a short walk from the golden sand beach, perched atop a hill boasting beautiful views of the ocean and the nature preserve beyond.

Along with the transformation of the family home into an <a href="http://inhabitat.com/panama-citys-tantalo-hotel-brings-eco-luxury-with-two-story-living-wall-and-artist-designed-rooms/" target="_blank">eco-resort</a> in 1989, the La Loma introduced an organic farming program to the area that to this day continues to supply locals and restaurants with all of the fresh organic vegetables they need.

Wanting to connect their guests with the land, visitors can participate in the hotel’s <a href="http://inhabitat.com/madrids-atocha-station-doubles-as-an-indoor-botanical-garden-and-turtle-sanctuary/" target="_blank">Turtle Protection Program</a>, tour the lush rainforested lands, or gaze at the parrots, tropical birds, zebra and black buck that roam nearby.

The resort has even set up a school for children, offering education programs about the local ecology and environmentalism.

Cuixmala is an extraordinary escape that combines <a href="http://inhabitat.com/eco-luxe-spanish-farmhouse-lures-vacationers-with-mediterranean-views-and-on-site-farm/" target="_blank">gorgeous luxury</a> with the experience of inhabiting untouched, protected tropical lands.