Boutique Resort in Mayan Jungle, Solferino, Quintana Roo
Hidden away in the heart of Yum Balam Flora y Fauna Nature Reserve, this boutique resort property with a 4 by 12 meter-swimming pool sits on two acres of lush tropical gardens full of fruit trees, blooming flowers, and organic vegetables. On the outskirts of an ancient Mayan Village and surrounded by jungle, Casa De Piedra Solferino offers plenty of space and tranquility for you to recenter and connect with nature. A collaboration of international designers and local craftsmen/artisans allowed Casa de Piedra to become a unique space it is today. Adhering to ancient art of Mayan stone masonry that dates back to pre-Columbian era it took over a year to create space mindfully. We stove to respect local styles and techniques, while also adding our own contemporary sensibility to the creation of La Casa. Utilizing reclaimed and sustainably sourced materials from the reason, La Casa thus features minimalistic interiors that are also reflective of local building traditions. As a result, the house is abundant in natural materials such as repurposed Vista Maya stone, exposed wood beams, polished concrete walls, floors with embedded riverstone and grass (zacate) roofs. La Casa received its name when local villages began calling the emerging structure by its most distinguished feature: it was skillfully built of reclaimed Vista Maya stone. Suites: The spacious Vista Maya suite is located on the ground floor of the main structure and features 5 meter high ceiling, king size bed plus a loft space that can be used as a yoga/exercise or as an additional sleep space. Adjacent is a large spacious bathroom with an open shower. The Palapa Suite features a zacate ceiling/roof, queen size bed and a bathroom with an open shower. It also has a small seating area with two chairs and a table. The glass doors open into roof terrace overlooking the pool and the garden. Casa Jardin is a sepetate structure surrounded by bloomong plants and trees. It has a full size bed, a suspended day bed, a table and a bathroom with outdoor shower. The simple kitchen extends outward onto a large space covered by the palapa with grass roof. Livingroom is adjacent to the Kitchen and has a large diningroom table, coffee table, two built in couches and a small desk. Two oversized glass doors opens into the pool area. There is also a half bathroom adjacent to the livingroom.