Cuixmala Estate

A private estate of houses and casitas in the state of Jalisco, Mexico

A fabulous 25,000-acre estate and eco-resort on Mexico’s Pacific coast comprising three fully staffed beach villas and ten charming casitas for couples and smaller groups.

The former home of millionaire eco-warrior Sir James Goldsmith, Cuixmala estate is a luxury eco-resort on Mexico’s Pacific coast, comprising three private beaches and 25,000 acres of lush jungle, coconut groves, sweeping savannahs and glistening lagoons, where protected wildlife from zebras to crocodiles roam wild and free.

Among all this are three fully catered, four-bedroom private beach villas, each with its own pool and sumptuously decorated in Mexican, European and Moorish design.

Each villa offers complete seclusion with indoor and outdoor living areas, generous bedrooms and luxurious en-suite bathrooms. A live-in host and chef are dedicated to each villa.

Two villas, Casa Torre and Casa Alborada, are located on the hilltop offering stunning views of the estate and the ocean. The signature villa, Casa de la Playa, is located on the oceanfront and offers complete privacy.

For couples and smaller groups, there are ten inland casitas ranging in size from one to three bedrooms, which have use of a shared pool, clubhouse and restaurant.

The casitas are all individually decorated with Mexican arts, crafts and antiques, and arranged around a large swimming pool. With endless views stretching across the coconut plantation and to the ocean in the distance, this is a true inland jungle hideaway.

Casa Gomez acts as the clubhouse for casita guests and boasts a traditional restaurant, bar, lounge and games room.

A huge number of activties are available at the estate, including sailing, surfing, riding and wildlife viewing.