Visiting Oaxaca and enjoying its churches, streets, people, gastronomy, and mezcal is a gift to the senses. At the beginning of this trip, we recommend staying at this 18th Century hacienda surrounded by lush gardens, whose mixture of cypresses, mangoes and flowers is a standig invitation to stay. The splendid architecture with columns, wooding ceilings, the different decor in each of its 21 rooms and the relaxation provided by the various massages and temazcales (sweat lodges) are just a few reasons for checking in here a full rest.

After this you will be ready to explore Valles Centrales in the quest for more mezcal flavors (21 Hidalgo, San Felipe del Agua, Oaxaca 01800 508 7923 www.hotelesboutique/en/hotel/hacienda-los-laureles)