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Imanta Resort & Spa

Higuera Blanca, Bahía de Banderas, Nayarit, Mexico

A luxurious haven of sustainable serenity amidst pristine jungle paradise.

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Client

Consorcio Higueranay, S. de R.L.

Project Size

264,000 SF | 250 Acres

Completed in

2009

Nestled along the pristine Pacific Coast near Puerto Vallarta, Imanta Resort and Spa stands as a pinnacle of sustainable luxury retreats. Surrounded by a lush jungle paradise spanning 250 acres of preserved wildlife habitat, the resort harmoniously blends with its natural surroundings, offering guests a serene escape from the bustling digital world. Designed with utmost sensitivity to the environment, every aspect of Imanta reflects a commitment to preservation and ecological stewardship. From its flexible, low-impact buildings to its use of stone quarried on site, Imanta embodies a dedication to sustainable practices. By prioritizing the protection of endangered species like the jaguar and preserving the nesting grounds of baby sea turtles, Imanta fosters a thriving ecosystem where humans and wildlife coexist in harmony. Imanta Resort and Spa embodies a new era of luxury—one that celebrates the profound connection between guests and the unspoiled beauty of nature, inviting them to rediscover the essence of tranquility and rekindle their bond with the earth.

Awards

2011 Condé Nast Johansens Award

2011 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List

2011 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List – 124 Best Hotels in the World

2011 Robb Report Best of the Best – 7 Best Hotels in the World

2011 Robb Report Earth’s Most Exclusive Retreats – 100 Resorts

250 Acres

of Preserved Wildlife Habitat

There was no perceived notion for what Imanta would look like. Instead, we looked at the site and the land to see what it would yield. The stone walls for the buildings, for example, came from boulders we cleared. We even hollowed bathtubs out of boulders and made slab stone tables from the leftover cuttings. We were careful not to cut down any trees, and we took pains to site the buildings, respecting the topography and make them totally private.

Robert L. Shemwell, Overland Senior Principal

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