Sun, Sand, and Spirits in Mexico's Riviera Nayarit
Rosewood Mandarina, a luxury resort in Mexico's Riviera Nayarit, emphasizes sustainability and local culture through its design, cuisine, and beverage offerings. The resort's dining experiences highlight fresh, locally sourced ingredients and traditional Mexican flavors, particularly at its on-site restaurant La Cocina. Guests can also enjoy a curated selection of agave-based spirits, including rare varieties like raicilla and sotol, while engaging in immersive ecological activities such as releasing turtle hatchlings into the sea.
- ▪Rosewood Mandarina opened in May 2025 and is located where three ecosystems—jungle, beach, and mountains—converge in Riviera Nayarit.
- ▪The resort's food and drinks are made with locally sourced ingredients, including seafood, organic eggs, and produce from its on-site garden.
- ▪Head mixologist Ivan Torres Flores leads a beverage program focused on small-batch agave spirits that reflect Mexican culture and sustainable practices.
- ▪A memorable guest experience includes tasting rare spirits like sotol and raicilla while learning about their cultural significance.
- ▪Guests participate in conservation efforts, such as releasing turtle hatchlings into the ocean, enhancing the resort’s connection to nature.
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CultureSun, Sand, and Spirits in Mexico's Riviera NayaritThe natural landscape acts as Rosewood Mandarina's North Star—including its food and drinks.By Abbey StoneMay 1, 2026Bar Peñasco at sunsetRosewood MandarinaWith Hotels With Great Taste, we’re pulling back the curtain for a peek at the “special sauce” that hotels use to create memorable, meaningful culinary experiences for their guests.As you head up the Pacific Coast from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, high-rise hotels and busy traffic give way to dense jungle and views of cloud-topped mountains.
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