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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.

What our clients say

Most memorable aspect: “All the visits to temples and pyramids. With very knowledgeable and extremely pleasant guides
JB Wandsworth Dec 2012
"Many highlights: The views at Uxmal. Waking up with a view of the observatory at Chichen Itza from our hotel bed. The excellent guides. The friendliness of the staff (and…
TR, Farnham Jan 2015
Highlights: Boat trip to Yaxchilan - jungle and ruins were great. Gardens and pool at Hacienda Chichen were lovely. Cuernavaca was a lovely town and we enjoyed Robert Brady museum….San…
CW, London May 2026
Highlights?: Probably seeing the Diego Rivera murals in Mexico City although it is hard to pick out as there were so many moments that we loved. A boat trip on…
JT, Thames ditton May 2018
Highlights: Palenque site. The beach at Tulum
JB, Leatherhead Feb 2016
Highlight of your Trip?: Climbing the Pyramid of the sun, Punting at Xochimilco was wonderful.
AHC, Blaydon-on-tyne Jan 2017

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