- Aman will debut its first Mexican property, Amanvari, on August 1, 2026, located on the east coast of Baja California.
- The resort is situated within the 1,500-acre private Costa Palmas community, featuring a championship golf course by Robert Trent Jones II.
- The property comprises 18 casitas designed by Elastic, blending organic materials with contemporary architecture.
- The culinary experience offers a fusion of local Baja California produce alongside signature Italian and Japanese cuisines.
One of the most anticipated openings of the year in luxury hospitality: Aman will unveil Amanvari on August 1, 2026, marking the group’s very first steps in Mexico. The group, which has become over forty years the definitive reference for discreet luxury, has opened reservations for this sanctuary set on the east coast of Baja California, where desert landscapes plunge into the waters of the Sea of Cortés. The resort is nestled within Costa Palmas, a preserved private community, and comprises eighteen casitas alongside a confidential collection of limited-edition Aman residences.
The name already says much about the place. In the Aman tradition, “aman” draws from Sanskrit the meaning of “peace,” to which “vari” is added here, meaning “water.” A clear promise for this haven where desert, ocean, and estuary meet at a rare point, beneath the gaze of the Sierra de la Laguna mountains.
A sanctuary at the meeting of three ecosystems
The east coast of Baja California, which Commander Cousteau nicknamed “the world’s aquarium” for the density of its marine life, offers a striking contrast with the bustle of Los Cabos. Here, no excess: a stretch of coastline where deserted beaches give way to arid plains and the crystal-clear waters of the Sea of Cortés. Long shielded from mass tourism by its remoteness, the region has retained a wild character that Amanvari embraces rather than dominates.
The resort is set within the private Costa Palmas estate, an enclave of some 1,500 acres that offers guests a championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones II, a deep-water marina with its own yacht club, organic farms and orchards, and kilometers of white-sand beach perfect for swimming. Above all, the site occupies a singular geographic point, at the crossroads of three environments: the beach, the desert, and the estuary, each revealing its own light as the day unfolds.
Eighteen casitas in dialogue with the landscape
Designed by architecture studio Elastic, with an initial contribution from Heah & Co., the eighteen casitas unfold as low-slung volumes that follow the contours of the land, blurring the boundary between interior and exterior. Some rise on the heights and embrace the Sea of Cortés, the Sierra de la Laguna, and the entire east coast; others nestle along the estuary, immersed in that living ecosystem; a few rest directly on the sand, at the water’s edge.
The aesthetic blends organic gesture with contemporary rigour. Local materials, bespoke ceramics, Mexican artisan craftsmanship, open-sky inner courtyards: each casita cultivates an authentic soul and a sincere connection with the culture of the country. The design philosophy favors natural light and cross ventilation, yielding cool and luminous interiors that seem to extend the desert and the sea. Complementing this hotel core is a limited-edition collection of Aman residences, from the waterfront to the heights overlooking the gulf and the Costa Palmas golf course.
Dining between Baja California, Italy and Japan
The culinary offering first celebrates the generosity of Baja California: seasonal produce, the day’s catch, and regional seafood form the foundation of the menus. To this local base, Amanvari adds the culinary signatures that have built the group’s reputation, with a dining journey that moves between Italy and Japan. Guests move from a luminous Mediterranean cuisine to Japanese precision, without ever leaving the spirit of the place, from dinners facing the sunset to more intimate tables set across the estate.
An Aman Spa designed for longevity
True to one of the brand’s strongest signatures, Amanvari makes wellness a pillar of the experience. The Aman Spa here adopts a holistic approach oriented toward longevity, where modern protocols dialogue with Mexican traditions, including the temazcal, that ritual steam bath inherited from pre-Hispanic cultures. Bespoke treatments, nutrition, movement, and mindfulness compose deep regeneration programs, in a natural setting that invites one, by itself, to slow down.
A land of adventure between sea, desert, and estuary
Beyond rest, Amanvari is a point of departure. At sea, private outings on the Sea of Cortés lead to yellowfin tuna or roosterfish fishing, followed by grills prepared by the chefs on the beach. On land, off-road excursions venture into the Sierra de la Laguna, while horseback rides connect beach, estuary, and desert. Diving, snorkeling, and paddleboarding round out the picture, alongside Robert Trent Jones II’s course for golfers, with the ocean as a backdrop. Every experience is designed to forge an intimate bond with this land of contrasts.
Aman in Mexico: a long-awaited first
With Amanvari, Aman is not merely adding an address to its collection: the group sets a strategic milestone by planting its flag in Mexico for the first time, on one of the country’s best-preserved coastlines. The choice of Baja California reaffirms a singular positioning, that of a hushed luxury, deeply rooted in the sense of place and respectful of its environment. Long awaited by connoisseurs, this opening confirms the brand’s appetite for destinations where natural beauty takes precedence over ostentation. The rendezvous is August 1, 2026.
Practical information
- Opening: August 1, 2026
- Location: Costa Palmas, La Ribera, Baja California Sur, Mexico
- Accommodation: 18 casitas and a collection of Aman residences
- Official website: aman.com/resorts/amanvari
