BAJA COLIFORNIA SUR
El Perdido

Designed to blend in with nature and built with deep respect for history and for the local community, this boutique hotel in Baja California offers a sensorial experience where gastronomy, architecture and excursions intertwine in perfect harmony.

Nestled in the heart of the desert, where the Pacific Ocean embraces the coastal chaparral and the peaks of the Sierra Nevada loom on the horizon, El Perdido emerges as a refuge of serenity and sophistication.

Hidden in plain sight, El Perdido reveals a a universe in which design and nature intertwine harmoniously. Inspired by indigenous buildings, each one of the spaces has been conceived to blend with the landscape, using natural materials such as local wood, clay, and stone. The architecture dialogues with the environment: the desert, the sea, and the sky are protagonists of a concept that needs no artifice. This philosophy is reflected in every corner, with stone paths that wind through the native vegetation, where natural light dialogues with the cool shadow cast by the palm roofs and textures, evoking a deep connection with the earth. Every detail has been thoughtfully planned to make the stay an extension of the landscape, an invitation to contemplation and immersion in essential beauty.

The Jacales — private villas that reinterpret tradition with a contemporary approach — offer a sense of home without forgoing the exclusivity of a luxury hotel. These residences are characterised by their spacious terraces equipped with hammocks, a living area, a small kitchen, private patios with native flora gardens, and outdoor bathrooms that foster a sensorial connection with the surroundings.

PHOTOGRAPHY — COURTESY OF EL PERDIDO
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OAXACA DE JUÁREZ, OAXACA
Hotel Sin Nombre

From the heart of Oaxaca, Hotel Sin Nombre transcends the conventional. Conceived as a sanctuary where architecture, gastronomy, and art intertwine to awaken the senses, it invites a deeper connection with the city’s essence.

Housed in a 17th-century colonial mansion, more than a boutique hotel, Hotel Sin Nombre is conceived as a blank canvas for living, creating, dancing, or simply surrendering to the mystery of its corners. Today, this singular property opens the opportunity to share its story – what is revealed here is only a glimpse of an authentic, sensorial, and profound experience waiting to be discovered.

The hotel is a work of architectural art, with remembrance of the architecture of North Africa and Morocco that is combined with the great pictorial work that the master photographer “el negro” Ibáñez has specially curated, photographs of the proud afro-descendant culture of the Oaxacan coast.

The textiles, the work of master artisan Rey David, unique creations of wool and natural pigments from Teotitlán del Valle provide warmth and comfort to the spaces; together with the fine 500 thread count cotton bedding, they offer guests the opportunity to choose the ideal bed size for their rest and comfort.

Each of the rooms has been identified with symbols that represent universal characters that permanently surround us, even without realising they are reflected in our daily lives.In addition, walls are painted with natural and local extracts that invite us to discover the complexity of the technique used with the natural shine that it reflects.

PHOTOGRAPHY — COURTESY OF HOTEL SIN NOMBRE
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MÉRIDA, YUCATÁN
Cigno Hotel Boutique

Located in the popular Barrio de la Ermita in the Historic Center of Mérida, Hotel Cigno is just steps away from La Ermita de Santa Isabel.

Surrounded by cobbled streets the stately architecture of this 19th-century mansion offers an experience of vernacular sophistication, with elements paying homage to the past and the legacy of the ancestral cultures of the Yucatán Peninsula.

At Cocina Vidente, the restaurant at the hotel, traditional Mexican recipes are recreated to highlight the richness of the country’s culinary heritage. These dishes emphasise the flavours of home-cooked meals, featuring fresh and seasonal ingredients.

Behind its facade of eclectic neoclassical style emerges an absolute comfort haven recovering the original elements of a building with high ceilings and handcrafted mosaic floors.

Fans of enology and mixology find a special corner in Cigno’s “Speakeasy” Aljibe, a secret cava where enjoying spirits, beers, wines and original mixtures is an unprecedented experience.

The accommodation experience is enriched with activities that invite you to discover the gastronomy, the history and the beauty of the surrounding landscapes.

Cycling through the streets of the city’s downtown area to appreciate its most emblematic buildings – such as the Cathedral of San Ildefonso, the Canton Palace, the Twin Houses and the Monument to the Homeland – is an option for those who want to get to know Yucatán’s capital city at a leisurely pace.

Adventurous spirits will find in the cenotes an opportunity to admire the jungle vegetation and perform an underwater photo session with a specialised team of divers. The crystal clear waters and impressive underground caves will be the frame for capturing images that will remain engraved in the travellers’ memory. Its 10 rooms and suites are located in a contemporary structure, which harmonises with the overall setting, and which stands out with its honest rusticity resulting from the chukum on its walls and the use of organic materials, like tropical woods and natural textures carefully crafted by cabinetmakers and artisans from the nearby localities.

PHOTOGRAPHY — COURTESY OF CIGNO HOTEL ERMITA
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