“Kaaba Luum” in the Mayan language translates to “Earth’s Origin.” This phrase is the name upon which the upcoming eco-luxury Tulum hotel has built its foundation. Residing on the outskirts of Tulum, Kaaba Luum is the first of several phases of development inside of the residential area of Aldea Coral. With over 500 acres of protected jungle, this eco-conscious project promises to build on only 15% of the total surface area of its property, leaving 85% of the local wildlife untouched in the process of its development. 

The developers of Kaaba Luum have been working exclusively with traditional and indigenous materials such as Mayan stone and palapa thatch roofing. “We have a deep level of reverence for the land and the harmony we wish to create with all the living things on and around it. We have worked hard to prove this sentiment through our actions, not just our mission statement, ” explains Andrew Evans, owner of Kaaba Luum. The resort offers sustainable services such as biodigesters in order to avoid pollution production, uses local chukum tree instead of traditional concrete, zapote wood for the decks, hand cut mayan stone and built almost entirely by Mayan hands with no heavy machinery to protect the natural land. 

Over 60 local Mayans have been employed on this project, creating a ripple effect within the community and positive spiritual impacts on-site. In just phase one, 1600 new plants and trees have been installed with added efforts in protecting the regeneration of the land surrounding the property.

“Our mission is to pay homage to our past, connect to the vision of our future, and hold our community tight in the delight of the present moment. Our goal is to create experiences that foster joy, creativity, and a deep connection to the land and community.”

The developers of the resort have expressed that they hope to unify the land and its community in a way that allows for potential visitors to experience the natural beauty of the Mayan jungles. More than 150 different species of exotic animals make this community their home, such as toucans, deer, monkeys and an array of colorful butterflies. The residential areas of Tulum, Mexico, specifically Aldea Coral, are surrounded by indigenous flora and fauna, as well as rivers, caves, jungles that carve the landscape into naturally forming cenotes or natural wells formed by the collapse of surface limestone that exposes groundwater underneath.  

As Kaaba Luum finishes phase one of the development and sets to open on December 26th 2022, the founders are sticking to their desire to maintain Mayan influence, holding several indigenous Mayan ceremonies over the last three months. The closer they get to opening, the more they plan to bless the land and their guests, holding Temazcal ceremonies infused with Mexican heritage, Mayan rituals and led by a local shaman or temazcalero. 

As developments for Kaaba Luum continue, new expansions will be seen in the next phases of their growth. These additions include a restaurant and morning café. They continue to keep an eco-friendly standard for each new project launched in an effort to maintain the natural beauty of the Mayan jungles. With a centered purpose of creating space for transformational events,  Kaaba Luum will be an exquisite hotel and a home for leaders and their tribes.