When it comes to vacationing, no one does better than Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.

Earlier in the summer, the Kenyan actress went on a tropical trip to Mexico, where she was born over 34 years ago.

The ‘Black Panther’ actress stayed at Hotel Esencia, one of the most beautiful and ‘Instagram-able’ places to stay in Mexico.

On her first trip to Esencia, Nyong’o enjoyed a sun filled vacation in the North American country. From tacos on the beach to exploring the waters of Quintana Roo, Nyong’o balanced Rest&Recuperation with avid exploration.

The vacay included lounging by the poolside, trying out paddleboarding for the first time, and visiting the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve and the Mayan ruins of Cobá.

Adventures with Alessandro in the Mayan ruins of Cobá Aventuras con Alessandro en las ruinas Mayas de Cobá

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