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Best Boutique Hotels on Mexico’s Pacific Coast

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Looking for the Best Boutique Hotels in Mexico?

Travelers who enjoy luxury but value the unique and different will love staying in boutique hotels. These cozy hotels are designed to offer visitors the best experience a given area has to offer. Mexico’s Pacific Coast is dotted with these gorgeous hotels, which offer travelers a world of amenities in a sophisticated-yet-cozy environment.

No two boutique hotels are alike. Discerning travelers who wish to experience the cultural diversity and hospitality of Mexico will enjoy visiting any — or all — of these gorgeous boutique hotels located on the Pacific Coast of Mexico.

Las Alamandas

A true luxury getaway, the seven villas that comprise Las Alamandas are located in Mexico’s beautiful Costalegre. This beautiful retreat is generally considered the most private in all of Mexico. Honeymooning couples will enjoy the intimacy of the space and the attention that has been paid to every last decorative detail. Small families who are looking for a relaxed, high-class hotel for a reunion will enjoy spending their days exploring the 1,500 unspoiled acres that make up the resort.

Imanta Resort

Located on 250 acres of lush jungle and breathtaking coastline on Mexico’s Central Pacific Coast, Imanta Resort is perfect for an idyllic wedding or getaway. This oceanfront boutique hotel features 11 rooms, a spa, boutique and beach pavilions. Imanta’s friendly staff and adventure guides are delighted to accommodate the needs of all guests. Boasting a private beach and rooftop bar, every traveler can marvel at the breathtaking vistas from Imanta Resort.

Xinalani Retreat

Designed to cater to eco-chic guests with a taste for the luxurious, Xinalani was founded to offer peace and serenity to every guest. Xinalani Resort is located on the Banderas Bay near Puerto Vallarta. This small hotel, composed entirely of 11 suites, is the perfect getaway for a couple or for a small group seeking a wellness-oriented vacation. A beach club, dining room and full spa services cater to the needs of all guests. Travelers who are seeking balance and soul nourishment can use the yoga deck, which is situated in lush jungle area.

Hotelito Desconocido

Located in Costalegre, Hotelito Desconocido is a welcoming resort snuggly located in a nature reserve. Guests are invited to soak in Mexican art, culture and history during their stay at Hotelito Desconocido. The hotel is located inside El Ermitaño, a lagoon listed by UNESCO as a bird paradise and aquifer. Guests will enjoy watching an assortment of birds and turtles on a daily basis. This eco-friendly resort is comprised of 27 rooms. Hotelito Desconocido offers guests a spa, full restaurant and variety of outdoor adventure opportunities.

Ecotourism in Mexico: 5 Amazing, Eco-friendly Hotels to Enjoy

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Travelers who aspire to be earth-friendly and who wish to contribute to local communities while traveling often participate in ecotourism. Green-friendly and chic, ecotourism is a growing industry around the world. Many resort destinations in Mexico have made the eco-friendly switch. The country’s beautiful, varied natural landscape provides the perfect background for the discriminating ecotourist. Consider these five beautiful resorts when planning an eco-friendly trip to Mexico.

Xinalani Retreat

Located on Banderas Bay near Puerto Vallarta, this serene resort is surrounded by both the Pacific Ocean and a lush jungle. Xinalani Resort is a small hotel composed entirely of high-class suites. Designed to accomodate wellness retreats and group workshops, this retreat provides the perfect combination of luxury and serenity. Guests can enjoy being close to nature without sacrificing the conveniences of modern living.

Escudo Jaguar Hotel

Located on the Usamacinta River in Frontera Corozal, Ocosingo, in the state of Chiapas, this beautiful resort offers camping areas in addition to single, double and triple rooms. This stunning ecotourist resort is operated by a group of native people called the Choles. The owners have worked hard to ensure that guests enjoy the enchanted land surrounding the Usamacinta in a fashion that is eco-friendly and beneficial to the local economy. Unique, delicious local dishes are served at the hotel’s on-site restaurant. Visitors can swim, hike and explore nearby archaeological sites while staying at Escudo Jaguar Hotel.

Xaloc Resort

Situated on beautiful Holbox Island, visitors of Xaloc Resort enjoy an eco-friendly getaway on an incomparable white sand beach. This boutique resort is composed of bungalows that have been constructed with care. The owners of Xaloc Resort have paid careful attention to all the small details that make an eco-friendly getaway a truly remarkable experience. The resort offers a full-service restaurant and beautiful views of the night sky. Visitors can enjoy relaxing, swimming and exploring local craft arts from the comfort of this innovative resort.

Hacienda Chichen Resort & Yaxin Spa

Visitors enjoy the best of ecotourism and luxury travel at this resort and spa located near Chicen Itza, Mexico. The hotel boasts luxury accommodations and is located in proximity to the many Mayan archaeological sites of the Yucatán Peninsula. The Yaxin Spa provides a variety of holistic services inspired by Mayan culture to help guests relax and unwind. The Hacienda Chicen Resort staff are happy to help visitors make arrangements to see local sites and participate in a variety of ecotourist activities.

Puerta Calakmul Ecovillage

Travelers who want to explore the jungle will love the opportunities afforded by staying at Puerta Calakul Ecovillage in Calakmul, Campeche, Mexico. The eco-resort is located near the largest archaeological zone in the area and the astounding Calakmul biosphere. Guests are encouraged to relax, unwind and escape from their daily routines when visiting this gorgeous resort. Guests are offered a variety of luxury amenities on-site. Resort staff can assist travelers who wish to make arrangements to explore the many archaeological sites in the area.

If you are seeking a completely different travel experience, book an eco-friendly hotel.

Mexican Tourists not Deterred

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The Economist posted a great article last Thursday titled: “Can’t Keep Them Away,” which offers some interesting statistics and facts on Mexican tourism. Below are some of the highlights:

Record Setting – “After an appalling 2009, in which the outbreak of swine flu emptied hotels overnight, the number of visitors this year will be close to 2008’s record total of 22.6 million”

Number 10 – “Even excluding 50 million annual day-trippers, Mexico remains the world’s tenth most-visited country”

Travelers Saving - “The average tourist this year has spent 5% less than in 2008, thanks to slashed hotel rates”

Safety – “Yucatán, home of some of the most-visited Mayan ruins, has a murder rate roughly equal to that of France”

Monetizing Crime – “Some of the most popular souvenirs in Chiapas today are T-shirts and chess sets featuring Subcomandante Marcos and co.” (a reference to Zapatista rebels, whose armed campaign against the government drove many tourists away during the 1990s)

Mexico to Start Focusing on Cultural Tourism

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We are always happy to see more articles, like Laura Del Rosso’s at Travel Weekly, about promoting Mexico’s opportunities for cultural tourism in conjunction with, and with the same effort as, its beach tourism. We all know that for years, Mexico has been publicized for it’s white sands, turquoise water, and pristine resorts, but it’s exciting to see more emphasis being placed on the myriad of cultural experiences Mexico has to offer.

In a previous article, we mentioned that Mexico has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other Latin American country, but we didn’t actually look at the numbers in comparison with the world leaders. In terms of cultural sites, Mexico has 25 sites, Italy has 42, Spain has 36, the UK has 23, France has 30, and the US has 8. In terms of natural sites, Mexico has 4, Italy has 2, Spain has 3, the UK has 4, France has 2, and the US has 12. With Mexico stacking up so strongly to these leaders of tourism in terms of cultural and natural sites, it obvious that we need to start advertising these sites the travelers of the world.

The reason I came to Mexico (from the US) in the first place was because I felt like “everyone’s done Europe.” From the moment I got here, I knew I made the right choice. Since I’ve lived here, I’ve had a few dozen people visit me, and I can honestly say that I am confident every one of them will be back to Mexico at some point in their lives. The country is just that beautiful.

We need to join together with Gloria Guevara, Mexico’s new Minister of Tourism, to combat the biased and misleading news agencies that are depriving the world of the unforgettable experiences that Mexico has to offer. Through cultural trips, wildlife experiences, and adventure travel, we can put Mexico at the top of the global tourism map, where it should rightfully be.

Mexico’s New Minister of Tourism Ready to Go

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Just weeks after being appointed Mexico’s new Minister of Tourism, Gloria Guevara spoke at Tianguis about how Mexico has not been taking advantage of what the country has to offer in the way of historical and cultural tourism.

We all know that Mexico is geographically diverse and incredibly beautiful, but Guevara reiterated a great fact when she pointed out that Mexico has more Unesco World Heritage Sites than any other country in Latin America. In an effort to increase tourism to these sites, Guevara and the Ministry of Tourism have created and will host its first Cultural Tourism Conference to be held in Morelia later this year.

The conference will be geared towards tour operators and should be a great opportunity to collaborate on ways to increase tourism. Now if we can just get the American media to play fair…