Jungle Keva: Hotel in Tulum

In Tulum, Jungle Keva is a small hotel that stands between the trees of the tropical jungle.

A tropical jungle hotel

In Mexico, on the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, inland from de Tulum, Jungle Keva stands in the heart of a lush tropical jungle.

The name Keva is inspired by Kevala, which in Hindi means peaceful, pure, and simple. Kendall the place’s owner, who is also a yoga teacher, wanted to design an inspiring sanctuary with minimal environmental impact. To carry out this project, she called upon architect Jesus Acosta from Jaque Studio.

Opened in 2018, Jungle Keva was designed to preserve 70% of the existing vegetation. The complexes are scattered across the property, between trees and stone paths, giving you the feeling you’re in a Mayan jungle village. The property is designed with local materials and natural textures. Each building has a sloping wooden roof edged with palm leaves and white walls made of Chukum – a Mayan stucco that is typical to the region.