Editor's Pick Hotels Mexico Travel. Mexico is one of those places where it seems like you never stop hearing about the next big thing. For evidence, simply chart the evolution of popularity that started in Cancun and spread out to Playa del Carmen then Tulum then Holbox and Bacalar. Trend seekers plant their flag, then move on in search of the next magical little fishing village. The result: continually expanding tourist zones and unprecedented hotel openings.
Some of those openings are sitting below, and each helps you discover a unique corner of Mexican culture. The hotel sees a steady stream of people, thanks to a great restaurant and a stylish rooftop bar and pool deck that regularly hosts happy hours, DJ sets, and live jazz. Wakax Hacienda Tulum, Mexico. The hotel is strategically positioned right beside a trio of cenotes, and easy access to these ethereal, turquoise-hued, all-natural swimming pools is reason enough to stay.
Nestled among the picturesque Bajio Mountains, San Miguel de Allende is the perfect setting for an unassuming, historically inclined boutique like the Hacienda El Santuario Centro. Just up the coast from the artsy village of Todos Santos, a string of stylish boutique hotels line the beach road. The intimately sized Casa Blanco Madera is one of the finest. Casona los Cedros Espita, Mexico. The main building at Casona los Cedros, an old colonial villa framed by tropical foliage, was abandoned for decades before a French architect snapped up the property and transformed it into a modern boutique hotel.
The original structure now houses the reception and bar, while the new addition, built by local craftspeople using traditional materials like stone and wood, features nine minimalist guest rooms. This hotel single-handedly demonstrates that the desert-island atmosphere of a true eco-resort is entirely compatible with the white-glove elegance of a modern luxury hotel.
Boca de Agua Bacalar Bacalar, Mexico. Boca de Agua Bacalar offers an experience that falls firmly in the latter camp, plopping you right on the banks of the Bacalar lagoon and its outrageously clear turquoise waters.
