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Hacienda El Santuario

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A gem in the heart of San Miguel de Allende, one of Mexico’s most alluring colonial cities, Hacienda Santuario brims with atmosphere. Adorned with hundreds of items of folk art, vibrant fabrics and artefacts, this intimate boutique hotel is unmistakably Mexican in flavour. With around 30 guest rooms, a restaurant, picturesque patio gardens and terraces alive with bourgainvillea, it’s an inviting retreat to watch the world go by between exploring timeless cobblestone streets and art galleries. Hacienda El Santuario has been praised in Condé Nast Traveller as one of the top 10 best hotels in Mexico.

What our clients say

Location excellent. Room small, towels worn, no toiletries. Restaurant good but the Guatemalan anthem constantly repeated 'Propina no incluido'. Front desk very good.
KT Wantage Feb 2015
Action-packed eco-holiday in beautiful Ecuador giving a real insight into the way people live alongside a pristine environment. Exercise at altitude gave us a challenge which rose to and enjoyed.…
MP, Hemel Hempstead Nov 2016
Wilfred was a good guide and a great photographer.
TA, Edinburgh Nov 2017
"The hotel is easy access to the Bars, shops, restaurants. It is easy to get a cab to Ipanema. The view from the swimming pool is fantastic and you can…
BS, Harrow Nov 2014

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