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Quinta Real Oaxaca

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Historical gem in the heart of the city offering colonial décor with modern comforts.

Located in the heart of this colonial city is the Quinta Real, the converted 16th-century Convent of Santa Catalina de Siena. The main square is just four blocks away. This historical gem is dotted with 400-year-old frescoes, ancient archways and intimate patio courtyards, offering colonial décor with modern comforts.

The rooms and suites of Quinta Real Oaxaca are each decorated in a Mexican colonial style and face either the interior garden areas or picturesque streets. There is a lovely swimming pool which occupies the whole of a second adjacent courtyard, and three restaurants including the original kitchen which is now the breakfast room.

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Most Memorable Moment?: Lots of highlights but probably street food and archaeology in Mexico City, fiestas in Oaxaca, Hotel Esencia, cenotes and hacienda trip in Merida (and the hotel). We…
KE, London Jul 2018
Most memorable aspect: “All the visits to temples and pyramids. With very knowledgeable and extremely pleasant guides
JB Wandsworth Dec 2012
All of the tour guide experiences were memorable and we loved Mexico city. There was so much to see and do in such a short week. I would love to…
JR, Castle Douglas May 2010
"We feel as if we have a million magical memories that will last forever - sunsets over the Caribbean sea, ruins in the midst of the jungles, seas of pink…
LH, Pinner Jan 2014
It was all great - a great combination of fascinating historical sites followed by some glorious days at the beach. Normally I arrange my trips myself, I don' t go…
LM, London Jan 2018
Highlight: The Visit to Chichen Itza
JL, London Feb 2016

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