Mexico Coast and Country

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Mexico is so much more than tequila, fajitas and sombreros. With a diversity of landscapes, languages, cuisines and indigenous culture, its capital Mexico City, the second largest on earth, is also its vibrant, mad beating heart, with a wealth of historical sites and museums, fantastic restaurants and an exciting arts scene. Mexico City is surrounded by beautiful old towns like Puebla and great weekend retreats like Valle de Bravo, while in the south Chiapas is a lush rainforest state dotted with Mayan ruins and breathtaking scenery and the famous Yucatan peninsula offers picture-perfect beaches and world-class resorts for those in search of sun, sea and sand. The hotel scene was dominated until recently by the big chains in resorts like Cancun but the last ten years has seen a decided shift towards more sophisticated offerings with a handful of hoteliers dominating the design hotel market. Whether you choose to stay in a contemporary hotel, an exclusive beach resort or a small hotel with a cultural mission one thing is certain: this fascinating and generous country will not disappoint. The order by which the hotels are listed bears no reflection on our preference.

Written by Simone Topolski