The all-inclusive Sandos Caracol Eco Resort & Spa is a nature lover’s dream, situated on a stretch of white sand beach and surrounded by mangroves and meandering lagoons in Mexico’s Riviera Maya. Located just 15 minutes from downtown Playa Del Carmen, the resort is favored by families and eco enthusiasts.

The resort’s lobby is located under a thatched palapa and decorated with potted foliage and inviting cane furniture. A cluster of thatch-roofed buildings painted in bright oranges, yellows and greens house the resort’s 62 three-story villas, surrounded by garden walkways and lush flora. Standard and deluxe accommodations are simply decorated, with dark wood furnishings and tropical blue prints, and are equipped with one king-size bed or two queen-size beds, satellite television, a mini bar and garden or ocean views. Deluxe rooms have indoor Jacuzzis and additional double sofa beds, while Junior Suites boast separate living areas.

Guests at Sandos Caracol have a wide range of cuisines to choose from at buffet and a la carte restaurants. Three buffet restaurants include the resort’s main venue, La Laguna, serving international cuisine, La Toscana for classic Italian fare and Las Mascaras for Mexican specialties. A la carte dinner options include La Riviera, the resort's Mediterranean restaurant, El Templo for Asian delicacies, El Gaucho, with grill and steakhouse favorites, and Fogo Do Brazil, offering Brazilian cuisine. Ten bars, including those in the lounge, lobby, terrace and poolside, serve an array of cocktails.

Work up a sweat at Sandos Caracol Beach Eco Resort & Spa in three swimming pools or on two tennis courts. Or try your hand at water sports, like scuba diving, snorkeling, parasailing, Jet skiing, kayaking and windsurfing. Guided eco tours of the resort property reveal the diverse environmental landscape of the surrounding Mayan forest, including many species of exotic plant life, naturally forming cenotes and resident wildlife, like turtles, iguanas, tropical birds and even donkeys. A full spa welcomes guests to indulge in rejuvenating services, like massages and body treatments, and provides a sauna, steam bath and fitness center. Sandos Caracol caters to all members of the family, with a kids club for children, beach soccer and pool games for teens, and a theater and disco to ensure entertaining evenings for adults.