from the airport

The nearest airport is Cancun - by road the journey takes about 90 minutes.

driving directions

From Cancun airport, head south following the signs to Playa del Carmen and Tulum on the highway #307. You will pass Playa del Carmen and Puerto Aventuras.

After passing Puerto Aventuras, watch for the large sign marking the entrance to the Xpu-ha Palace Hotel on your left. There are then two small, rough roads exiting the highway to your left.

The entrance to Esencia is the first of these roads and is marked by a white gate house. The entrance is next to the road to Al Cielo (marked by a blue sign) and before the Copacabana hotel.