OFF-THE-BEATEN-PATH MEXICO HOTELS
Explore Mexico from your computer. With Cinco de Mayo celebrations coming up, we wanted to send over a few of our favorite off-the-beaten-path Mexico hotels. Travel to these wonderful places, if only in your dreams for now.
CUIXMALA
La Huerta
Cuixmala, recognized for its sustainability efforts, sits on 32,000 acres of rare, dry tropical forest that is home to rich wildlife and biodiversity; quiet, hidden lagoons; and long, sandy beaches. Amidst lush vegetation on three miles of pristine beach, you’ll find dream-like suites, villas and a cluster of private casitas. An organic farm on the property produces 90 percent of the food served on-site and delivers fresh and healthy farm-to-table meals, along with highly personalized service. Cuixmala is about celebrating the fun, beauty and harmony of life, whether you are seeking a family vacation or a romantic couple's escape.
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HACIENDA DE SAN ANTONIO
Comala
Perfect for those who like to travel off the beaten path, Hacienda de San Antonio is an established coffee plantation turned luxury hideaway that dates back to the 1870s. The main building was built almost entirely of local volcanic stone (the hacienda rests in the shadow of a volcano) and offers 25 individually decorated suites, each with large bathroom, vaulted brick ceiling, fireplace and terrace or balcony. Throughout the public areas, adornments include high-quality Mexican art, regional crafts and antiques. Active travelers will relish the opportunities to get out and ride horseback, bird-watch and go exploring by bicycle.
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HOTEL ESENCIA
Quintana Roo
Hotel Esencia, once the beachside villa of an Italian duchess, is set on a secluded 50-acre estate of lush gardens on pristine Xpu-Ha beach. This delightful Mayan Riviera refuge has five rooms, two villas, 33 suites, an organic spa and two authentic farm-to-table restaurants offering the flavors of the Yucatán. Suites feature high ceilings and generous windows with tropical garden or sea views. Several have plunge pools and a terrace or balcony, and the duplex villas provide an extra level of privacy. Master suites and the salon of the main house feature midcentury collectibles from Le Corbusier, Perriand, Picasso and others.
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HOTEL SAN CRISTÓBAL
Todos Santos
Named in honor of Saint Christopher, patron of travelers, surfers, sailors and protector during long journeys, Hotel San Cristóbal sits on the beach on the southwestern edge of the Baja peninsula in Todos Santos, Mexico. Positioned along the Tropic of Cancer and framed by the Sierra de la Laguna mountains, Punta Lobos, and the Pacific Ocean, there is something about the quality of light here in this convergence of nature. It is a stop on the open road of Gray and Humpback whale migration and home to the stoic giant, the cardon cactus, as well as over 150 species of birds.
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CHABLÉ MAROMA
Punta Maroma
The brand-new Chablé Maroma, Riviera Maya is just a half-hour outside Cancun, yet feels worlds away from the hustle and bustle of Cancun’s popular beach nightlife. Guests can enjoy a convenient retreat to Chablé Maroma, which offers a collection of 70 villas featuring private access to 650 feet of prime beachfront, private pools and moon showers. The spacious villas are dressed in warm tones, open glass walls that bring nature in and an inviting outdoor living area where travelers can instantly slip into vacation mode. With an emphasis on whole-body wellbeing, the resort induces relaxation with a beach yoga deck, full-service spa with eight treatment cabins, water sports, gym, fitness classes and cooking classes. Chef Jorge Vallejo of Mexico City's acclaimed Quintonil and his team created innovative Mexican dishes that highlight local ingredients and seafare. As a member of Leading Hotels of the World, Butler and Concierge service sweeten the stay for guests in search of impeccable and memorable service.
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CHABLÉ YUCATAN
Chocholá
Modern aesthetics and ancient mysticism come together at Chablé Yucatán. Hidden within the Mayan rainforest, yet just half an hour from the “White City” of Mérida, the 750-acre resort repurposes the original 19th-century hacienda walls in its 38 casitas and villas, each minimally adorned and featuring an individual plunge pool. Chef Jorge Vallejo (whose restaurant, Quintonil, is regarded as one of the world’s best) created the menus, sourced from the on-site gardens and paired with the world’s largest private tequila collection. Native healing is found through authentic rituals in the spa, set within a natural cenote.
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HOTEL ESCONDIDO
Oaxaca
Due to being located on a virgin beach in the state of Oaxaca, Escondido truly honors its name. A short distance away from Puerto Escondido, Mexico’s surf mecca, this peaceful and tranquil refuge offers a chance to escape from one’s day-to-day routine and simply enjoy. The combination of its sixteen cabanas, the spa, pools and the restaurant truly makes guests feel as if they are in Mexico at all times. The colors, kitchen and most importantly the warm service make this hideaway indisputably Mexican.
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IMANTA RESORTS PUNTA MITA
Punta Mita
Half a mile of private, sugar-white-sand beach is reason enough to stay at Imanta Resort Punta de Mita, tucked within a lush, 250-acre tropical jungle reserve north of Puerto Vallarta. This environmentally conscious resort features ten amazing one-bedroom Casas (suites), ranging from 1,900 to 2,500 square feet, and two stunning, three-bedroom Casonas (villas). All include the most modern amenities, from cable television and iPod docks to indoor/outdoor showers, and most feature individual infinity swimming pools. Also available: A gym, unique yoga locations, a jungle spa, two restaurants and adventure guides.
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SANARÁ TULUM
Tulum
Sanará meaning, ‘you will heal’ in Spanish, sits on the backdrop of one of the world’s most stunning and popular beaches, looking out onto the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. The hotel features a spectacular beach-appointed Yoga Studio, a world-class Wellness Center, and highly acclaimed restaurant, The Real Coconut.
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BELMOND CASA DE SIERRA NEVADA
San Miguel de Allende
A stay at Belmond Casa de Sierra Nevada is not just a hotel visit — it's a beneficial experience, leaving you with an understanding of this enchanting region. This boutique hotel and cooking school caters to the world's most discriminating travelers with resplendent guestrooms and suites; 37 bedrooms are scattered throughout six mansions and the Casa del Parque. Each room is individually decorated with antiques, lush fabrics and vibrant Talavera tiles. As expected, the restaurant is one of the country's top dining establishments; you can also dine in the privacy of your room or on the romantic terrace.
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