# 7 Places for a Luxury Getaway in Mexico > White Caribbean beaches, the Pacific Ocean, ancient ruins and world-class cuisine. We rounded up 7 places for a truly luxurious escape in Mexico. - URL: https://langandtrip.com.ua/en/article/7-mists-dlya-rozkishnoho-vidpochynku-u-mek/ - Language: en - Published: 2022-10-20 - Categories: Leisure, Beaches, Hotels, Mexico, Relaxation, Seas & Oceans --- Mexico has always had every ingredient of a top-tier holiday destination: dazzling white Caribbean beaches and wave-battered Pacific shores, thriving cities, pre-Columbian ruins, world-class cuisine and an ever-growing choice of superb hotels. But luxury here isn't just for visitors. Mexico boasts the 15th-largest economy in the world, along with an upwardly mobile moneyed class that includes the fourth-richest person on the planet, corporate magnate Carlos Slim. Even if you aren't part of Slim's inner circle, here's where to go and where to stay in Mexico as though you were, at the very least, one of his cousins. ## 1. Acapulco ![Acapulco beach lined with high-rise hotels](/storage/image/prev/juli-article-32-acapulko-1024x682.jpg) Acapulco's skyscraper-dotted beaches and grand clifftop mansions have long been the stuff of holiday legend. Sadly, its star faded in the 1980s and 1990s as younger, better-planned Mexican resorts took center stage. Like other aging beauties, though, Acapulco is having a little work done. It's once again packed with refreshed attractions, first-rate golf courses and gorgeous new hotels. It's also one of Mexico's best values for a five-star break, and yes, Acapulco's famous cliff divers still draw the crowds. Go big: Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués Spectacular views from lavishly appointed villas scattered along the ocean shore are just part of the appeal of this standout hotel. ## 2. Cabo San Lucas ![Cabo San Lucas coastline on the Baja peninsula](/storage/image/prev/juli-article-32-Cabo-san-lucas.jpg) The resort at Pedregal: splendor inside and out. Cabo, tucked at the southern tip of the Baja peninsula, draws celebrities, wealthy travelers, golfers, American party-goers, families and anyone with a taste for luxury living on the Pacific coast. Outdoor pursuits include diving, sport fishing, surfing, sailing and plain old beach lounging, but Cabo's fine dining and nightlife may surprise you. Live large at Esperanza Cabo has no shortage of upscale resorts, but this award-winning property has earned rave reviews for its huge rooms, excellent spa, secluded beach and other extras. Boutique: The Resort at Pedregal By the standards of Cabo's mega-resorts, its 113 luxury rooms, complete with pools, local decor and digital amenities, still qualify it as a boutique hotel. The property sits in an unforgettably dramatic setting, with a stunning oceanfront pool. ## 3. Cancún and the Riviera Maya ![Cancun and Riviera Maya turquoise coastline](/storage/image/prev/juli-article-32-Cancun-Mayan-Rivera-1024x597.jpg) Guests at Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya can enjoy a private catamaran. Mexico's most famous holiday spot is Cancún, a flawlessly designed destination chosen and planned in the 1970s with the help of computer models. Really. Perfect white beaches, fantastic weather and cheap flights from the United States lured in five-star resorts with no equal anywhere in Latin America. Today the whole area is awash in wonderful options. Isla Mujeres sits just offshore, while the Riviera Maya is an endless string of resorts and hotels stretching south all the way to Tulum. Go big: The Ritz-Carlton Cancún It's hard to single out just one of Cancún's many mega-resorts, but this classic hotel, with beautiful rooms, a lavish spa and a superb beach, stands out from the crowd. Go boutique: Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya Thirty kilometers south of Cancún, surrounded by wilderness and fronting an almost untouched beach, sit beautiful beach bungalows and jungle. ## 4. Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo Capella Ixtapa: perched on a cliff overlooking the Pacific. Courtesy of Capella Ixtapa These twin resort towns on the central Pacific coast, only recently discovered by lovers of luxury, couldn't be more different. Like Cancún, Ixtapa was planned from scratch, its immaculate shoreline lined with gleaming high-rises, golf courses and shops. Neighboring Zihuatanejo began life as a genuine Mexican fishing village and hasn't lost its charm. The two towns complement each other beautifully, glamour paired with atmosphere. Go big: Capella Ixtapa Luxurious, rustic-style rooms set on the ocean cliffs come with personal assistants and other extravagant touches found nowhere else in the region. ## 5. Mexico City Condesa df: if the private patio feels too quiet, there's always the rooftop bar. Mexico's capital is a megacity of more than 20 million people, its elite at the heart of the country's business, political and cultural life. World-class museums, fashionable restaurants, glittering boutiques, bohemian galleries and a thriving arts scene make Mexico City one of the most vibrant places on the planet. Luxury travelers will feel right at home in Polanco, just north of the famous Chapultepec Park. It's full of designer suits, refined dining and pricey golf courses. Go big: W Mexico City Mexico City isn't short on five-star business hotels, but the W's cool, clubby vibe, all neon and sleek design, remains a magnet for a stylish crowd. ## 6. Oaxaca ![Colonial architecture in Oaxaca, Mexico](/storage/image/prev/juli-article-32-Oax-1024x576.jpg) Quinta Real Oaxaca: an elegantly restored convent. Courtesy of Quinta Real Oaxaca Mexico's culinary capital is so much more than its restaurant scene. Carved from gleaming cantera stone into a magnificent example of harmonious Spanish colonial architecture, it's home to exquisite churches, museums, pre-Columbian ruins and shops selling psychedelic crafts. Go big: Quinta Real Oaxaca Built nearly 450 years ago, the graceful Santa Catalina convent had its courtyards, gardens and rooms restored by the Mexican luxury hotel chain Camino Real. A classic. Boutique: Casa Oaxaca This snow-white gem offers seven flawless rooms wrapped around a sunny inner courtyard, alongside one of Oaxaca's finest restaurants; guests can book meals, cooking classes and market tours. ## 7. San Miguel de Allende ![San Miguel de Allende historic town center](/storage/image/prev/juli-article-32-San-Miguel-1024x576.jpg) Chef Marco Cruz works his magic each week on the tasting menu at Nomada restaurant in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Created by Black Buddha. With its artistic atmosphere, refreshing climate and UNESCO-listed historic center, the enchanting mountain town of San Miguel de Allende is a magnet for adventurous expats and well-off Mexican families alike. In recent years its "quality of light" and quality of life have been elevated by renowned art schools, fine restaurants, eclectic nightlife, beautiful hotels and real-estate agencies (with English-speaking staff) on every block.