A MAGICAL NATURAL SPECTACLE IN PUERTO VALLARTA
August 1, 2024

Like every year, the sea turtle nesting season has begun on the Mexican Pacific coast. A large number of endangered species such as olive ridley, hawksbill, and leatherback turtles come to the shores of Nayarit to nest, and Puerto Vallarta has conservation programs for these vulnerable reptiles.
Some hotels in the bay, such as the Marriott and the Hyatt, have their own turtle camps where the nests are protected until the eggs hatch. Once that happens, they offer their guests the experience of accompanying the newborn hatchlings to the seashore as they begin their lives in the vast ocean.
Turtle releases are free, open to the general public, and take place in the hours before sunset during the summer and fall. Helping these tiny vulnerable creatures reach the ocean safely is a wonderful experience that you’ll never forget!

Hyatt is entering the final months of 2026 with a growing collection of luxury properties across some of Mexico’s most sought-after destinations. From the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur to the Caribbean shoreline of the Riviera Maya and the cultural heart of Mexico City, the company is expanding its portfolio with distinctive properties designed around their individual settings and guest experiences. The Park Hyatt brand is at the center of this growth. Following the opening of Park Hyatt Cabo del Sol in December 2025, Park Hyatt Riviera Maya is expected to open by the end of 2026 as the brand’s first all-inclusive property worldwide. Park Hyatt Mexico City Polanco, a 155-room hotel overlooking Chapultepec Park, is expected to welcome guests in spring 2027. Together, the three properties offer very different ways to experience Mexico, from coastal escapes to an urban cultural stay. Hyatt’s expansion also includes Alila Mayakoba, which opened earlier this year within the Mayakoba complex. Set across 60 acres of beach, lagoon, and jungle, the resort combines wellness, locally inspired design, and a strong connection to the Yucatán Peninsula. Meanwhile, three new Grand Hyatt resorts—Grand Hyatt Grand Cayman, Grand Hyatt Cancun, and Grand Hyatt Los Cabos—are scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2026, with Cancún and Los Cabos introducing all-inclusive experiences to the Grand Hyatt portfolio. For planners, this growing portfolio creates even more possibilities for designing programs around different sides of Mexico. Whether a group is looking for a sophisticated urban experience, a secluded Caribbean setting, or the landscapes and culture of Baja, Destination Mexico can help bring these new properties together with the authentic experiences, local connections, and seamless logistics that make a program truly memorable









