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NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LOS REMEDIOS CHURCH / PUEBLA

COLONIAL LUXE Whether perched on white-sand beaches or tucked at the feet of stunning volcanoes,

Mexico’s picturesque colonial cities represent the world’s most authentic blend of ancient opulence and modern

luxury. With the grandeur of towering church spires matched only by that of sprawling penthouses, the tranquility

of quaint cobblestone side streets equaled only by the region’s lavish spas, Mexico is the perfect destination for

luxury travelers who want to look forward without forgetting about the past.

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Touch down in San Miguel de Allende, an under-the-radar enclave of expatriate writers, artists and CEO retirees best known

for its iconic Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, one of the most photographed churches in all of Mexico from which the city’s neoclassical

architecture blooms. For a truly authentic stay, put your feet up at La Casa Dragones, as Martha Stewart does when visiting the bespoke tequila

company that maintains the hacienda, or get a taste of contemporary luxe at Rosewood San Miguel de Allende, where a seven-treatment-room

spa and views from the Three Bedroom Rosewood Suite’s 3000-square-foot balcony are sure to overwhelm your every sense.

EL CAMALEÓN GOLF COURSE / PLAYA DEL CARMEN

SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDELA CASA DRAGONES / SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE

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Of course, for the globe trotting gourmand, San Miguel de Allende makes choosing from its bevy of luxury hotels easy, boasting one of the

most unique culinary stays on the continent at Casa de Sierra Nevada. Though stunning, comprising a group of meticulously restored colonial

homes in downtown San Miguel de Allende, Casa de Sierra Nevada is more than just a pretty face, offering the immersive Sazón Culinary

Experience, sure to turn any vacation into a once-in-a-lifetime educational opportunity. After a guided market tour through San Miguel de

Allende, Chef Emmanuel Cervantes guides guests through any of a variety of courses—from Mexican Specialties to Healthy Cooking—before

turning them loose in the Sazón kitchen for a practical application of their new found knowledge. Pair the experience with a night in the

Presidential Suite, replete with a private plunge pool, two ornately furnished terraces and some of the best city views available, and you will

have a colonial Mexican experience as luxurious as it is authentic.

PRESIDENTIAL SUITE / CASA DE SIERRA NEVADA

PRESIDENTIAL SUITE / CASA DE SIERRA NEVADA

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A quick trip north of the capital will bring you to Zacatecas, an idyllic Mexican mining village that has today become a treasured colonial jewel.

Zacatecas is home to some of the most singular collisions of heritage and haute living on earth, and no trip is complete without a pampered

evening spent in Quinta Real Zacatecas’s Presidential Suite, integrated seamlessly in the 19th-century bullring of El Ruedo, and a night of

drinks and dancing at El Malacate, an underground nightclub located in what was once El Eden mine’s vault, accessible via a gondola ride

from the heart of Zacatecas.

QUINTA REAL ZACATECAS / PRESIDENTIAL SUITE

QUINTA REAL ZACATECAS / ZACATECAS

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LA PURIFICADOA / PUEBLA

Farther than a tram car ride but still nearby, the city of Puebla bridges the gap between the colonial jewels of Mexico City and Veracruz,

gleaming with its own ancient flair. Check in at La Purificadora’s fireplace-adorned lobby, located in the historic center of this UNESCO

World Heritage site, and bask in the terrace pool as it reflects the steeple of the Church of San Francisco, towering just across the street. Dry

off for a can’t-miss meal at the Chef’s Table, carved from wood found in the 19th-century ice factory that the boutique hotel now occupies,

LA PURIFICADORA / PUEBLA

LA PURIFICADORA / PUEBLA

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NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LOS REMEDIOS CHURCH / RIVIERA NAYARIT

before heading up the hill to the Nuestra Señora de los Remedios Church. With its golden domes perched on top Tlachihualtepetl, the largest

pyramid structure in the New World, and framed against the Popocatépetl Volcano’s snowcapped peak, the “Church of Our Lady of Remedies”

is one of the world’s most breathtaking pilgrimages and a perfect encapsulation of Mexico’s beauty, both new and old.

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LA GUARDIA / HACIENDA PUERTA CAMPECHE

FORT SAN MIGUEL / CAMPECHE

HACIENDA PUERTA CAMPECHE / CAMPECHE

Of course no region in Mexico can lay claim to a heritage quite like the Yucatan Peninsula’s. Whether picking through the ruins of the Mayan

fortress of Calakmul or walking the edge of the Chicxulub crater, seaside Campeche provides an ideal home base. Slip into a Deluxe Suite

at Hacienda Puerta Campeche, a group of restored 17th century homes woven together with a maze of original stone walls, infinity edge

pools and cotton hammocks, before strolling down to the lamp-lit Plaza de la Independencia as Russell Brand and Katy Perry did on their

recent visit. After an afternoon on the ramparts of Fort San Miguel, originally built to defend the town against Caribbean pirates, return to

the Hacienda for a rooftop dinner at La Guardia, where the only thing that will pull your attention from the Technicolor sunset is Chef Gabriel

Vasquez’s fresh, from-the-sea tapas.

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Make your final stop in Oaxaca, a sleepy colonial village tucked in the Sierra Madre-rimmed Valley of Oaxaca that, nearly 2,500 years ago,

gave birth to the whole of Zapotec civilization. Drop your bags amidst Quinta Real Oaxaca’s original 16th century frescos and tiled floors

before heading out to Monte Albán, a series of stunning temples and ancient game courts perched atop an artificially flattened plateau that

defies even modern architectural capabilities. A UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987, Monte Albán remains one of Central America’s most

enchanting archeological attractions and a must-see for any world traveler.

MONTE ALBÁN / OAXACA

HOTEL QUINTA REAL / OAXACA HOTEL QUINTA REAL / OAXACA