Villa Maya

A Natural Reserve

Reserve a Lodge
Established 1992A Private Natural ReserveCozumel, México
Aerial view of the tropical forest canopy at Villa Maya, Cozumel
A Mayan-inspired palapa cabin among the trees at Villa Maya

Our Story

Where nature, culture, and conscious living flow together.

Tucked away in the heart of Cozumel Island, Villa Maya – Natural is a private reserve embraced by lush tropical forest. Established in 1992 with the mission of conserving the region’s natural treasures, Villa Maya has blossomed into a sanctuary for travelers seeking a deeper bond with both nature and Mayan heritage.

In 2021, we lovingly reimagined our eco-lounge to welcome mindful visitors from around the world—creating a space that celebrates sustainability while honoring cultural authenticity.

Our Mayan-inspired palapas and cabins invite you to slow down and reconnect, offering a serene retreat where simplicity carries meaning. Here, guests are immersed in an atmosphere of balance, enriched by cultural encounters and the restorative power of the natural world.

Learn more

The Reserve

Four kilometres of trail, one island, countless ways in.

Jungle cabin at Villa Maya

Stay in the jungle

Mayan-style eco cabins with queen beds, hammocks, ceiling fans and Wi-Fi — plus camping areas and bonfire spaces under the canopy.

Guided jungle trail at Villa Maya

Explore with a guide

Birding at dawn, jungle hikes, temazcal, and two-tank dives in Cozumel’s National Marine Park — all low-impact, leave-no-trace.

Cochinita pibil served at Raíces y Sabores

Raíces y Sabores

Yucatec cooking at the eco-lounge: chilaquiles at sunrise, cochinita pibil wrapped in banana leaves, flan to finish.

Services

What we can arrange for you.

By Water

  • Discover SCUBA Diving
  • Two-Tank Boat Dive
  • Snorkel Trip — El Cielo
  • Open Water SCUBA Certification

By Land

  • Overnight Jungle Tour — 22 hours
  • Hiking Expedition to Villa Maya
  • Birdwatching at Dawn
  • Biking Tour
  • Punta Sur Park Excursion
  • Temazcal

Workshops

  • The Cozumel Coral Reef System
  • Altimetría Lidar
  • Maya Sacred Beverages
  • Nican – Axcan

Guided by our own team. Arranged on request — no set schedule.

Reservations

By telephone,
or by email.

Every stay and expedition is arranged personally. Tell us your dates and we will hold them for you.

Mexico +52 987 111 4806 United States +1 801-893-0158 Email info@villamayanatural.com

San Miguel de Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
17 km from downtown San Miguel