I n the 1970s, Mexican architect Jose Luis Moreno found the untouched shores of Maroma Beach in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, just 30 minutes south of Cancun. The lush jungle met turquoise Caribbean water and rich Mayan heritage set Moreno on a mission to build a hotel, the first for the area.

Moreno designed the white stucco hacienda with a foundation in Mayan Sacred Geometry, featuring rounded forms that pay homage to Mexican tradition and the surrounding landscape. Belmond (then named Orient Express Hotels) acquired the property in the early 2000s to continue the luxury hospitality vision that has remained since Moreno set his sights on the plan.

Today, the original 36-room estate remains, expanded thoughtfully with additional suites and villas, and recently restored with the backing of B

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