Oaxaca
A dream city for food, craft, and culture. Oaxaca is the heartland of mezcal, mole, and tlayudas, with a thriving indigenous arts scene (Zapotec textiles, black clay pottery) and stunning colonial architecture. Monte Albán, the ancient hilltop ruins, is right on its doorstep.
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The best resorts in Mexico for a private villa with full resort service, from Punta Mita to Los Cabos and the Riviera Maya, with honest downsides.
Update on Oct 5, 2026
Mexico's most awarded restaurants for a December trip: Pujol, Quintonil, Rosetta and Máximo, their MICHELIN and 50 Best records, and holiday booking tips.
Update on Oct 5, 2026
Eight hotels in and near Sayulita, from beachfront boutiques in town to Four Seasons resorts on Punta Mita, with drive times and the trade-offs of each.
Update on Oct 5, 2026