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NICO

Name: NICO
Address: Calle Loma Alta, 63728 Bahía de Banderas, Nayarit, Mexico

Backing up the jungle on a quiet residential street, this Micro Hospitality concept is a five-minute walk from Sayulita's central plaza and its beach.

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NICO, Mexico — Modernist concrete residence with floor-to-ceiling glazing, brick courtyard, and mature trees framing minimalist interiors and garden views.

Images Courtesy of Nico, Luis Díaz Díaz, Alex Herbig

Backing up the jungle on a quiet residential street, this Micro Hospitality concept is a five-minute walk from Sayulita's central plaza and its beach.

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A creative collaboration between Seattle-based Hybrid Architecture and Mexico City-based Palma, the site planning of NICO Loma Alta was derived to take full advantage of its steep topography and verdant jungle setting. Its five levels offer immense privacy and the creation of a vertical courtyard housing typology. All the suites share two expansive common areas, the central and the rooftop terraces.

NICO, Mexico — Aerial view of modernist residence with turquoise pool, palm trees, white concrete terraces, and red-tile neighboring architecture in urban courtyard setting.

NICO, Mexico — Modernist concrete facade with steel-framed glass doors opening to forest canopy, multi-level wooden deck terracing through mature trees.

NICO, Mexico — Concrete pavilion with kitchen and dining table overlooking forested landscape, natural light filtering through open structure.

NICO, Mexico — Brutalist concrete terrace with teak decking, turquoise pool, green modern chairs, and lush vegetation under sculptural overhangs.

Living Room Nico Loma Alta, Sayulita, Mexico

NICO, Mexico — Concrete terrace with blue sculptural chairs overlooking palm-lined hillside and ocean vista, minimalist architectural design.

NICO, Mexico — Modernist bedroom with floor-to-ceiling glazing, concrete ceiling, woven lounge chairs, wooden side table, and verdant garden views.

A breezeway at NICO reveals layered concrete architecture, sage-green steel-framed doors, terracotta brick flooring, and a wooden soaking tub glimpsed through glass partitions.

NICO, Mexico — Concrete bathroom with wooden soaking tub, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking lush garden, minimalist design, natural light.

Horizon Nico Loma Alta, Sayulita, Mexico

Palma Suite Nico Loma Alta, Sayulita, Mexico

Horizon Suite

Jungle Suite

Papelillo Suite

Palma Suite

Terrace Suite

The Details

What makes it Kobu

The structure and materiality take cues from Mexico's tradition of concrete and block infill construction. With exposed concrete construction and steel framed windows, NICO creates an inspired industrial aesthetic. With reference to Donald Judd, NICO's cabinet and furniture design are works of art themselves. Furnishings and fixtures have been designed by acclaimed Mexican artists and help add to its unique sense of place in the built traditions of the region.

NICO chose Sayulita as the launch point for the brand's pilot project because of the small town vibe and authenticity. Visiting Sayulita you will not find any large all-inclusive hotels, chain restaurants or mega stores. The downtown plaza is filled with local art, surf shops and restaurants reflective of Mexico's coastal lifestyle where shirts are optional and surfing is the norm.

Local Favourites

Rooftop Yoga

Wellness

Sayulita Beach

M&F Coffee Roasters

Directions

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)

50 min by car

The Destination

Mexico

From Tulum to Oaxaca and beyond, Mexico’s beaches, jungles and vibrant city experiences are second to none — think sunrise adventures and sunset spa visits, fresh guava and ceviche, mezcal and margaritas. Try out the country’s new fleet of trendy boutique hotels with progressive approaches to sustainability and craft.

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