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The hotel’s floor plan draws inspiration from the geometric patterns of the UNESCO-listed archaeological site of Mitla, with cross-shaped corridors forming the core of the building’s circulation.
A subterranean spa hidden beneath a brick dome creates one of the property’s defining experiences, contrasting Oaxaca’s bright streets with dark, cave-like wellness spaces.
The rooftop terrace and plunge pool frame panoramic views over Oaxaca City while functioning as social spaces centered around mezcal culture and sunset gatherings.
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The hotel is set in front of the Templo de Santo Domingo and the enobotanical garden, next to the most important tourist walkway in the city. Oaxaca City itself is known for its traditional arts and crafts, such as pottery, weaving, and wood-carving. Its world-famous cuisine is characterized by the use of local ingredients and indigenous flavors.
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Architecture João Boto Caeiro—RootStudio
Simple, elegant, brutalist raw materials make for an original atmosphere where both principal patios are windows to the sky, creating gathering areas covered in vegetation. Here, brick and red soil from the valley rest upon concrete walls that are augmented by natural resins, steel, glass, and recycled wood to form a sculptural whole.
Interior design Carlos Couturier—Grupo Habita; Root Studio
Endemic green limestone floors contrast with solid brick to echo the feeling of Oxaca’s original convent walls. Local artists have crafted wood furniture and textiles that are complemented by the warm texture of the wallpaper, suede, resin, and metal found within each space. The hotel’s long hallway entrance is masterfully adorned with recycled wood initially used for railroad ties.
The Originals Carlos Couturier & Moisés Micha
Local in the world Contemporary and communal
The contemporary dishes can be enjoyed on the ground-floor patio as well as at a large communal table on the roof, where the chefs cook on an open grill. After dinner, or even better, before dinner, head up to the rooftop bar for mezcal and take in the expansive views of the city and the dazzling Templo de Oaxaca.
Pool and Spa Deep dive
Here, you will discover a unique retreat for body treatments, aromatherapy, and more. An inviting 20-foot plunge pool is perfect for decompressing, while a steam room, a cold-water bathtub, and two massage cabins allow for healthful indulgence.
Before coming together for a collaborative dinner at Cervo Mountain Resort's A Love Beyond, we sat down with chefs from our hotels around the world to chat about their philosophies, the recipes they brought, and which ingredients were special enough to carry in their suitcases.
In our Further Forecast trend report, we defined six megatrends that are transforming the way we travel. From Mexico to the Maldives, these properties are take such future-oriented paradigm shifts to heart.
In this stunning travel diary, guest writer Maya Poon shares a deeply personal tribute to the Mexican state of Oaxaca, taking us with her as she connects to the land, its people, and the transformative beauty of the region.
For Carlos Couturier and Moisés Micha, going from citrus farming and investment banking to owning a growing portfolio of boutique hotels in New York, Mexico, and Chicago, means always being motivated, experimental, and business-savvy.
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