Mexican town Tulum has transformed from a sleepy hippie community to a lively tourist destination in a few short years. We've selected five design-focused accommodation options in the tropical forest and along the turquoise waters of the Riviera Maya resort.

Jungle Keva
Palm leaf-lined ceilings meet wooden fixtures and furnishings inside the "small village" of guest suites that make up Jungle Keva, which Tulum's Jaque Studio has designed in reference to the verdant surroundings.
Interspersed between the tropical plants, compact buildings with steep gabled roofs ? and amenities like swimming pools and terraces ? are built with local materials and techniques to provide an authentic jungle experiences.
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Tulum Treehouse
Local studio CO-LAB Design Office created the interiors for the white-concrete Tulum Treehouse guest house, which sits on the edge of dense woodland.
Dark wood and neutral tones highlight the foliage outside, and a roof terrace provides a sunbathing spot and lookout above the trees.
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Casa Malca
Once home to drug baron Pablo Escobar (of Netflix's Narcos fame), this mansion was taken over by art dealer Lio Malca and turned into a lavish boutique hotel.
Past the impressive log-covered entrance, elaborate artwork is found throughout Casa Malca's common areas ? all with unique decor ? and spacious beachfront guest rooms that feature concrete floors and high ceilings.
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