Vidanta

Vidanta: luxury resorts in Mexico's top beach destinations

Vidanta is a resort group with a presence in several coastal destinations in Mexico. Its offering combines hotel and residence accommodations, dining, recreational activities, golf, entertainment, shopping, wellness, wedding celebrations, and group and event planning. The company operates under various hotel brands within its resorts, including The Estates, Grand Luxxe, The Grand Bliss, The Grand Mayan, Mayan Palace, The Bliss, DeLuxxe, Kingdom of the Sun, Emperor's Pavilion, Legacy Resort, and Celebrate Park.

Destinations and resorts

The group manages resorts in Nuevo Nayarit (Vallarta), Riviera Maya, East Cape, Los Cabos, Acapulco, Puerto Peñasco, Puerto Vallarta, and Mazatlán. Each destination has its own combination of hotels, restaurants, activities, and services.

• Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta: a Pacific resort with a wide range of adventures, luxury, and relaxation. It is home to the Emperor's Pavilion, Grand Luxxe, The Estates, DeLuxxe at The Grand Mayan, Kingdom of the Sun, The Grand Bliss, The Grand Mayan, Celebrate Park, and Mayan Palace brands.
• Vidanta Riviera Maya: located where the jungle meets the Caribbean Sea, it includes the Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ show. Its accommodations span The Estates, Grand Luxxe, Legacy Resort, The Grand Mayan, The Grand Bliss, Mayan Palace, and The Bliss.
• Vidanta Los Cabos: on the Baja California peninsula, with The Grand Mayan as accommodation and a dining offering developed in collaboration with Hakkasan Group.
• Vidanta Acapulco: featuring The Grand Mayan and Mayan Palace, pools, white-sand beaches, and a varied schedule of activities and entertainment.
• Vidanta Puerto Peñasco: on a peninsula between the estuary and the Sea of Cortez, with The Grand Mayan and Mayan Palace.
• Vidanta East Cape: a luxury resort in Baja California with views of the Sea of Cortez.
• Vidanta Puerto Vallarta: a resort with daytime and nighttime leisure offerings.
• Vidanta Mazatlán: a destination included in the group's catalog.

Dining

Dining is one of the cornerstones of Vidanta's offering. In Nuevo Nayarit, award-winning restaurants, casual eateries, authentic markets, and food stands are spread throughout. Riviera Maya brings together nearly twenty restaurants and lounges with offerings ranging from ceviche to gourmet burgers or steak with signature cocktails. Acapulco adds nearly twenty restaurants, cafés, lounges, bars, and carts. Los Cabos incorporates three new restaurants and lounges in partnership with Hakkasan Group. Puerto Peñasco offers options for a variety of tastes.

Golf

Golf holds a prominent place at several resorts. Nuevo Vallarta has three courses and a golf academy. Riviera Maya features a Nicklaus-designed course. Puerto Peñasco is also home to a Nicklaus Design course, described on the site as one of the twenty best and most fascinating in the world. Los Cabos offers nine holes, and Acapulco an 18-hole, par-72 course.

Entertainment and activities

The entertainment lineup includes Cirque du Soleil shows in Riviera Maya (JOYÀ) and Nuevo Nayarit (LUDÕ), live music, theme nights, pool parties, and cultural events. Activities range from cooking classes, beach sports, tournaments, tequila tastings, stargazing, and fitness programs. Los Cabos is presented as the home of a dayclub with DJs and live music.

Wellness, shopping, and celebrations

The wellness area includes spas, halotherapy cabins, a traditional temazcal, and several fitness centers depending on the resort. In Riviera Maya, two spas are mentioned; in Nuevo Vallarta, two spas, a temazcal, and multiple gyms; in Los Cabos, Brio Spa and beachfront tent massages; in Acapulco and Puerto Peñasco, there is also a Brio Spa and gym. Shopping spans Mexican crafts, resort fashion, jewelry, décor, souvenirs, gourmet items, and golf equipment; in Los Cabos, the Que Lindo Lifestyle Boutique stands out. For weddings, the resorts offer venues, services, and certified planners, with options ranging from intimate celebrations to large banquets. Groups and events are also organized.