Mexico offers so much for travelers, from sun-kissed beaches to amazing archaeological sites to fantastic art and cultural activities. Choosing where to go and what do can be a daunting proposition, but it's best to think about what activities you enjoy the most. Mexico has something for everyone.
The ancient treasures of the Mayans and Aztecs are some of the world's great archaeological gems, and touring the famous pyramids, temples and palaces is a must. Another option is to explore Baja California, enjoying quaint villages, seaside resorts and whale-watching tours. Mexico City offers dozens of museums and cultural activities, as well as Teotihuacan, the remains of the vast ancient city that was the center of one of the world's great ancient empires.
The list of possible itineraries is nearly endless, but travel writer Karen Brown has narrowed down some of the best in her guidebooks and on her popular website. In addition, Karen Brown's readers have voted and chosen Mexico's best hotels and inns.
Views of stunning Zihautenejo Bay can be seen from most of the guest rooms at La Quinta Troppo. This intimate boutique hotel earned the Karen Brown Readers' Choice Award as the "Most Romantic" place to stay in Mexico. The tropical garden setting, ocean views and attention to detail keep guests coming back year after year. Each of the guest rooms is special. Some have balconies or patios and one boasts its own private garden. Margaritas are served upon check-in, and guests are often found relaxing by the lap pool with a cool drink or a glass of wine. The innkeepers have a private boat and water tours of the area available. There is also a private penthouse across the street that features an amazing ocean view, as well as three bedrooms and an infinity pool.
Karen Brown readers have chosen La Casona in Mexico City for the "Warmest Welcome" award, and despite its city location, you'll feel more like a guest in a private home than a hotel guest. The late 19th-century hotel boasts beautiful architecture and decor. Each of the rooms is unique and filled with historic charm, but there are plenty of modern amenities, including wireless internet and room service. This Mexico City hotel is located in a residential neighborhood, about four blocks from the Paseo de la Reforma, one of the city's main boulevards.
Located in the state of Chiapas, Casa Felipe Flores is a perfect spot to bask in Mexican charm. The bed and breakfast, which was chosen by Karen Brown readers as the "Greatest Value" in Mexico, has five guest rooms decorated with Colonial-style furnishings, hand-woven fabrics and Mexican crafts and art. The innkeepers prepare a bountiful, made-to-order breakfast, as well as offering a full-service bar. Meals are often enjoyed in one of the garden courtyards. The Mexican inn is located in the city of San Cristobal de las Casas, one of the country's oldest Spanish settlements.
In her extensive guidebook on Mexico, Karen Brown declares that after years of searching, she found the perfect hotel at Quinta Real Guadalajara. Her many readers also named the boutique hotel as Mexico's best "Splendid Splurge." Located in Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco, this hotel is stunning with its ivy-covered brick exterior. The interior is equally impressive filled with posh guest rooms and suites that rival any five-star hotel. The hotel has an indoor-outdoor restaurant in a garden setting, as well as an inner courtyard with fountains, trees and gardens. - 15432
The ancient treasures of the Mayans and Aztecs are some of the world's great archaeological gems, and touring the famous pyramids, temples and palaces is a must. Another option is to explore Baja California, enjoying quaint villages, seaside resorts and whale-watching tours. Mexico City offers dozens of museums and cultural activities, as well as Teotihuacan, the remains of the vast ancient city that was the center of one of the world's great ancient empires.
The list of possible itineraries is nearly endless, but travel writer Karen Brown has narrowed down some of the best in her guidebooks and on her popular website. In addition, Karen Brown's readers have voted and chosen Mexico's best hotels and inns.
Views of stunning Zihautenejo Bay can be seen from most of the guest rooms at La Quinta Troppo. This intimate boutique hotel earned the Karen Brown Readers' Choice Award as the "Most Romantic" place to stay in Mexico. The tropical garden setting, ocean views and attention to detail keep guests coming back year after year. Each of the guest rooms is special. Some have balconies or patios and one boasts its own private garden. Margaritas are served upon check-in, and guests are often found relaxing by the lap pool with a cool drink or a glass of wine. The innkeepers have a private boat and water tours of the area available. There is also a private penthouse across the street that features an amazing ocean view, as well as three bedrooms and an infinity pool.
Karen Brown readers have chosen La Casona in Mexico City for the "Warmest Welcome" award, and despite its city location, you'll feel more like a guest in a private home than a hotel guest. The late 19th-century hotel boasts beautiful architecture and decor. Each of the rooms is unique and filled with historic charm, but there are plenty of modern amenities, including wireless internet and room service. This Mexico City hotel is located in a residential neighborhood, about four blocks from the Paseo de la Reforma, one of the city's main boulevards.
Located in the state of Chiapas, Casa Felipe Flores is a perfect spot to bask in Mexican charm. The bed and breakfast, which was chosen by Karen Brown readers as the "Greatest Value" in Mexico, has five guest rooms decorated with Colonial-style furnishings, hand-woven fabrics and Mexican crafts and art. The innkeepers prepare a bountiful, made-to-order breakfast, as well as offering a full-service bar. Meals are often enjoyed in one of the garden courtyards. The Mexican inn is located in the city of San Cristobal de las Casas, one of the country's oldest Spanish settlements.
In her extensive guidebook on Mexico, Karen Brown declares that after years of searching, she found the perfect hotel at Quinta Real Guadalajara. Her many readers also named the boutique hotel as Mexico's best "Splendid Splurge." Located in Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco, this hotel is stunning with its ivy-covered brick exterior. The interior is equally impressive filled with posh guest rooms and suites that rival any five-star hotel. The hotel has an indoor-outdoor restaurant in a garden setting, as well as an inner courtyard with fountains, trees and gardens. - 15432
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Tess Kirkpatrick loves blogging about boutique hotels in Mexico and travel destinations. For more information on travel in Mexico or for comprehensive Mexico itinerary details, check out the Karen Brown online guide today.
