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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 aspect: “The view from Monte Alban across Oaxaca and the valleys around. Eating in Cafe Tacuba in Mexico City with a troop of troubadours playing would come a…
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Visiting the Mayan villages outside San Christobal de las Casas.
CM, Kingston upon thames Mar 2017
Highlights?: The serenity at Uxmal and the delightful city of Oaxaca
MF, London Mar 2018
Our experience of travel in Mexico with Journey Latin America has been excellent
SB Harrow Dec 2015
"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

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