Located on the white sands of the Riviera Maya in Playa del Carmen and nestled in the tropical forest, Ikal Del Mar, was a luxury hotel from the creators of Esencia. With 29 private Mayan palapas each with their own pool, Ikal del Mar was.

Prohotel, the creators of Esencia and Ikal del Mar, emphasized simplicity and elegance in both resorts with deep respect and preservation of the local culture and environment. While Ikal del Mar was carved out of the jungle, Prohotel preserved the existing estate feeling of Rosa's private retreat.

Ikal del Mar was sold in 2005 to the Kor Hotel Group and is now known as The Tides Hotel. Esencia, and many of its employees, share many fond memories in building and operating Ikal del Mar.