The sand-colored fascia of the roofline allows the palapa to appear more integrated in its environment, as does the stone wall facade, which blends in with the boulders.

The palapa roof is a nod to traditional Mexican architecture.

The modern palapa nestles into the naturally rocky slope. Vegetation is encouraged to grow over the structure.

In a nod to the local vernacular, the palapa-style roof is covered in dried palm leaves. The thatched roof cover also helps deflect solar heat gain and aid in thermal insulation.

Palapa

Palapa

The art of the palapa, early in construction.

Ocean view from the palapa

The kitchen and grand palapa come alive at dusk.

Palapa at Casa Tau Punta Mita

Pool and Palapa View at Casa Tau

Main Palapa Kitchen & Living Area

Outdoor Connection - Casita to Indoor Palapa

loft tub perfectly positioned in the palapa roof

The poolside, palapa terrace captures unending ocean views.

An evening view includes beautiful wall sconces lighting up the palapa.

A golden hued thatched palapa complements the natural Costa Rican landscape.

Ocean Facing with Outdoor Palapa (Est. Completion Date 9/30)

Ocean Facing with Outdoor Palapa (Est. Completion Date 9/22)

Mountains Facing Indoor Palapa (Est. Completion Date 9/22)

Mountains Facing Indoor Palapa (Est. Completion Date 9/30)

Looking towards the guest casitas, across the courtyard, from the grand palapa.

The saltwater, infinity-edge pool with "floating" dining patio and palapa roof.

Ocean Facing with Indoor and Outdoor Palapas (Est. Completion Date 9/22)

Ocean Facing Casita plus Palapas (Est. Completion Date 9/22)

Ocean Facing Casita plus Palapas (Est. Completion Date 9/30)

Ocean Facing with Indoor and Outdoor Palapas (Est. Completion Date 9/30)

The columns were articulated to create the palapa vernacular element so endemic to shed the main room

A palm palapa covered a patio area before Dani built the teak structure around the camper.

Outdoor Connection - Casita to Indoor Palapa (Est. Completion Date 9/22)

Each palapa roofed guest casita retains the simple, elegant approach of the main villa.

Upstairs Private Palapa Lounge with Ocean & Bay (Sunrise & Sunset) Views.

The living/dining area is in a palapa made of natural parota wood which is over 33 feet high.

The kitchen, bar, living and dining areas coalesce with the pool outside and the nature beyond...all under the cover of a 20' illuminated palapa.

Architect Federico Rivera Rio updated traditional Oaxacan beach huts with palapa roofs, transforming it into stylish, minimalist bungalow hotel rooms with stucco walls, wooden floors and polished concrete bathrooms.

The grand palapa is framed to catch the majestic views, day or night. The open air villa relies on simple predominantly on pleasing wooden louvers to moderate the the light, temperature and breezes.