15 of Mexico’s Best Eco Hotels

Villa Azalea is an upscale boutique resort and organic farm on 10 acres of lush countryside just outside of Puerto Vallarta.

This tiny bed-and-breakfast offers just seven chic and modern rooms and suites in a relaxed, stylish atmosphere with extra special details.

A babbling river runs through the property, and guests can dine at a picnic table that’s placed directly in the clear, cool water. There are big green fields leading up to the forest and large, netted-in greenhouse areas that house much of the vegetable and herb gardens, which are filled with lettuce, tomatoes, chives, lemongrass, chicory, mint, basil and dozens of other exotic herbs.

In the outdoor gardens, crops include jackfruit, mangos, papayas, avocados, durian, guava, lemons and limes. A grove of agave plants is used by the hotel to make its own organic tequila, and hens lay fresh eggs in the outdoor chicken coop.

The property is isolated, however, and it’s a 15-minute drive to the nearest beach or a 35-minute drive to town, so a car is recommended.