A mere fifty miles south of the glitz and hustle of Cancun lies a decidedly more relaxed section of the Riviera Maya. Sited on the Xpu-Ha beach, along a two-mile stretch of white powder sand and against a sea of crystal blue water, surfaces Esencia, the essence of simplicity, elegance and beauty. Spacious accommodations feature mesmerizing sea and garden views along with large terraces, deep soaking plunge pools and private solariums. Esencia’s signature restaurant, Sal y Fuego, is the place for sophisticated cravings. Our menu consists of amazing rustic specialties prepared with an ethnic, Meso American cooking method consisting of seafood and meats simmered in banana leaves deep below the earth. Aroma is the first pampering organic spa specializing in fito-therapy, fito meaning plant in Greek. This is a natural remedy for healing that was once discovered in ancient medicine. Aroma is set in a tranquil area allowing the outside views to come in and act as a catalyst to the organic ingredients.