Cancun and the Riviera Maya have become premier destinations for vegan and vegetarian travelers seeking luxury, wellness, and plant-based dining.
In 2025, several all-inclusive resorts stand out for their commitment to plant-based cuisine, sustainability, and holistic experiences.
Here’s a curated guide to the top vegan-friendly resorts in the region.(batchgeo.com)
1. Palmaïa – The House of AïA (Playa del Carmen)
Palmaïa is a sanctuary where wellness and sustainability converge.
This eco-conscious resort offers vegan menus across all dining venues, including the laid-back Su Casa and the renowned Charly’s Vegan Tacos food truck.
Guests can even book suites free from animal products.
Beyond dining, the resort provides holistic treatments, transformational wellness classes, and supports the “No Home Without Food” initiative, delivering plant-based meals to families in need in the Tulum and Riviera Maya areas .(Playa del Carmen, hotels, hotels)
2. Hotel Xcaret Arte (Riviera Maya)
Exclusively for adults, Hotel Xcaret Arte combines luxury with cultural immersion.
The resort’s 100% plant-based restaurant, Apapachoa, offers dishes like tofu scramble and pea burgers.
Additionally, all restaurants provide vegetarian options, and guests have unlimited access to Xcaret parks, enhancing the overall experience .(goholibay.com, hotels)
3. Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Recognized for its culinary excellence, Grand Velas offers dedicated vegan menus at all restaurants.
Guests can enjoy dishes like vegan tacos with jamaica tinga and portobello pastor.
The resort also features a plant-based cooking workshop and vegan spa treatments, ensuring a comprehensive wellness experience .(cancun-all-inclusive.shorthandstories.com, goholibay.com, batchgeo.com)
4. Finest Playa Mujeres by The Excellence Collection
Ideal for families and couples, Finest Playa Mujeres provides 12 all-inclusive restaurants with clearly labeled vegan options.
Guests can savor plant-based sushi, pad Thai, veggie tacos, and more.
The resort also offers 24/7 room service with vegan-friendly dishes like lentil burgers and plant-based burritos .(hotels, Like Where You’re Going by Aly Smalls)
5. Sandos Cancun
Sandos Cancun is a beachfront resort that caters to plant-based diets with an impressive vegan menu.
Dishes like the fried banana salad showcase the resort’s commitment to innovative plant-based cuisine.
Guests can enjoy a variety of vegan options in a luxurious setting .(Playa del Carmen, Playa del Carmen)
6. Excellence Riviera Cancun
This adults-only resort offers vegan options clearly labeled on menus and buffets.
Staff are well-versed in accommodating plant-based diets, ensuring guests have a delightful culinary experience.
The resort also features a juice bar with plant-based iced lattes, adding to its vegan-friendly offerings .(Like Where You’re Going by Aly Smalls)
7. UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya
UNICO 20°87° stands out for its focus on locally sourced plant-based ingredients and authentic Mexican vegan dishes.
The resort offers plant-based cooking classes, custom vegan menu creations, and features an on-site vegetable garden, allowing guests to immerse themselves in sustainable dining practices .(cancun-all-inclusive.shorthandstories.com)
Summary of Top Vegan-Friendly Resorts
Resort Name |
Location |
Highlights |
---|---|---|
Palmaïa – The House of AïA |
Playa del Carmen |
Vegan menus, eco-friendly suites, wellness programs |
Hotel Xcaret Arte |
Riviera Maya |
100% plant-based restaurant, access to Xcaret parks |
Grand Velas Riviera Maya |
Riviera Maya |
Dedicated vegan menus, cooking workshops, vegan spa treatments |
Finest Playa Mujeres |
Cancun |
12 restaurants with vegan options, 24/7 room service |
Sandos Cancun |
Cancun |
Innovative vegan dishes, beachfront setting |
Excellence Riviera Cancun |
Cancun |
Clearly labeled vegan options, juice bar with plant-based lattes |
UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya |
Riviera Maya |
Locally sourced plant-based ingredients, cooking classes |