Mexico is home to 35 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, more than any other nation in the western hemisphere. Let us add curated visits to these places to your Tesoros Experiences itinerary.
Walking Tours Available in all destinations, please inquire.
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Walking Tours Available in all destinations, please inquire.
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Sink your teeth into Mexican culture, literally and figuratively. The stylish Cantina La No. 20, located in the posh Polanco district of Mexico City, offers a tasting menu to delight all the senses. Feast on contemporary yet traditional dishes that will bring Mexican culture to life.
In an oasis in the center of Mexico’s capital, indulge in the purifying, pre-Hispanic ritual known as a Temazcal. Inside Pug Seal’s garden, enter this hot steam bath of hot volcanic stones and healing herbs. Finish the ritual with your choice of massage in the modern spa.
For generations, Guanajuato has been known as an important mining town and this style of enchiladas is close to the heart of locals as it was originally conceived by the miners’ wives as a special treat after a long day of hard work. The recipe fuses indigenous ingredients with colonial era cooking techniques to create a unique flavor only found in Guanajuato. Take in the history behind these special enchiladas and learn to prepare your own at the hotel terrace overlooking the colonial architecture square while you sip at a mezcal and garambullo fruit cocktail.
Chocolate and mezcal are both authentic Mexican culinary highlights, but pairing them together is a surprising experience. Indulge your palate in a variety of flavor notes and textures while you listen to the city bells toll and contemplate the tones of the sunset from the terrace. In the midst of this orquestra for the senses, you won’t miss the spectacular Mujer del Arbol tree standing like a witness of time, tradition and Mexican culture.
This experience allows you to prepare your own cup of 100% high-altitude Mexican coffee as you become a barista for a day.
Learn this noble profession: Roast the beans, experiment with the different processes involved in preparing this aromatic elixir completely through the moment of enjoying it. El Gregario awaits you to make an espresso, cappuccino, ristretto, or cold brew from scratch.
This experience is a sort of meet and greet with many different types of tequilas. You will learn the journey that this jewel of Mexico must go through, from the selection and barrel aging processes, until it reaches the diner’s palate to pair with spectacular regional dishes.
Tequila is the quintessential beverage of Mexican culture, both for its historical transcendence and its value in Mexican cuisine, and this experience is a full immersion to both.
Make yourself at home and feel welcomed, pampered and wish you didn’t have to leave. Enjoy a soothing massage followed by a romantic dinner in a dream of a corner surrounded by beautiful greenery, mirrors, candles, and music as an enthralling frame into this sensorial journey.
A 7-course surprise menu and wine pairing crafted by acclaimed Chef John Bertrand, invites you to explore traditional Mexican recipes using modern molecular techniques that accentuate colors, textures, flavors and aromas. According to seasonal ingredients, delight in deconstructed traditional recipes like aguachile or tuna tiradito; and reflect on how Villa Ganz is a condensation of wonders in Guadalajara: innovation, culture, gastronomy, nature, creativity, and kindhearted service.
Michoacán tastes like mezcal with the view of a thousand mountaintops; Like the Sierra de Jalmich pastures where Cotija cheese was born; Like the reflection of silvery charales (miniature fish) swimming in Patzcuaro Lake.
It tastes like the journey of the Monarch Butterfly; Like the silkiness of chocolate or the deep red color of passion fruit; Like cardamom awakening memories in your taste buds.
Michoacán tastes like mystical corn, and above all, it tastes like love in the hands of wonderful cooks –past and present—that allow us to enjoy and celebrate the many wonders of this magnificent land.
This colonial mansion was restored in 1969, not only to preserve its extraordinary architecture and art pieces, but also to embody and rescue traditions of times past. One of them is the charanda, a sugarcane distillate that you will have the opportunity to taste along with a traditional menu from the purepecha cuisine.
Be in awe with the historic views from this rooftop restaurant terrace and see for yourself why downtown Morelia was recognized as a World Heritage Site, and what is it that makes purepecha cuisine so unique in Mexico.
Get on a boat over the Patzcuaro Lake followed by a tasting menu at the spectacular roof garden of Hacienda Ucazanaztacua, inspired by Michoacan and the Lunar Sanctuary. Prepare to be amazed by the sunset!
Toci is the revered health goddess of pre-Hispanic Mexico who inspired Casa Fernanda’s full day of healing. Using Mexican herbal knowledge with Tepoztlan’s palpable energy, today’s ritual combines a Temazcal experience with exfoliation, a body wrap and aromatherapeutic massage to detoxify your body and awaken your energy channels. It’s indulgent, refreshing and well-deserved.
Dive into 70 years of history at Posada del Tepozteco, known for its stunning gardens and sweeping views of the mountains in Tepoztlan. Sip on a classic margarita in a small garden oasis, surrounded by ever-changing collections of Mexican artists. Discover the fascinating story of playwright Margarita Urueta Sierra and her role in the creation of the famous cocktail.
Experience El Laberinto de los Sentidos (Labyrinth of the Senses) shaped by green tunnels that playfully intersect and surprise those who roam them with marvelous sculptures and nature. They are an open museum where each step involves discovering works of art and sounds of birds, a unanimous presentation of beauty and introspection. This surreal journey also involves discovering a unique sanctuary, the first of its kind in Latin America. Upon arrival at BeeRing, you enter a modular cubicle where 30 beehives are being monitored using sensors and microphones to provide information on a global scale for the study of bees. An experience that concludes with a surprise à la carte menu. Gourmet meals inspired by the thematic gardens will delight all your senses with flowers, herbs and vegetables from the garden recreating a symphony of flavors.
Accessing peace, health and happiness on your own is perfectly possible. Amidst mountain views and colorful gardens, an experienced instructor will show you how to access a higher state of consciousness through yoga and meditation infused with ancient Indian and pre-Hispanic wisdom. Enter deep states of relaxation with a hydrothermal circuit and tailor-made massage. Leave feeling balanced and tranquil.
Fall into self-transformation with an energetic ceremony known as Sati. Close your eyes and begin your journey with a guided walk through a Celtic-inspired labyrinth. Next, experience a traditional Temazcal. This ancient practice of healing through heat and medicinal herbs is led by a shaman and will deeply cleanse you emotionally, physically and mentally. Finish with a ceremony held under the hotel’s stupa, which was requested by the Dalai Lama himself for the World Peace Movement.
Travel through time alongside Martín Zúñiga, a historical character who takes his guests on a historic journey, narrating the legends and everyday life behind these walls. Not only will you learn about Cortés and Malintzin, the woman who was his interpreter, but you will also discover the inside story of Cortés’ descendants who rescued the plantation and transformed it into this peaceful haven. Complete the experience with an exquisite local cuisine tasting menu paired with a mango and mezcal margarita and the hacienda’s special wine.
Have you ever wondered where prehispanic xocolatl (chocolate) was born and how mezcal is processed? This sensory, hands-on workshop delves you deep into Oaxacan culture and identity. Close your eyes, allow the complex layers of hot chocolate made from scratch to penetrate your taste buds. It’s the perfect precursor to the smoky flavor of a locally produced mezcal to follow.
Oaxacan cuisine is an art. Colors, flavors and preparation are intentional and distinctly Oaxacan. The owners of Restaurante Catedral infuse family recipes with regional tradition to create a truly beautiful tasting menu. Sample a variety of dishes in an elegant dining room centrally located inside the bustling historic district.
Experience the process of making an engraving using ink, graffito, and press with the advice of artists from the Máscara Negra workshop to create a unique work that will remind you of your time in the Verde Antequera in Oaxaca. Afterwards, you will be offered a mezcal tasting and learn about the origin and identity of this special Mexican spirit.
Explore the innermost creative universe of Maestro Amador Montes and discover why it is that the memory of Carmen, his mother, is at the center of his work as an everyday reminder of how precious life is. Witness how art itself becomes a home for him to go back to–beyond time and space.
Slip into 16th Century Puebla for an evening. Relax in a Franciscan convent that has been restored as part of Hotel Purificadora, one of the most avant-garde hotels in Puebla. Enjoy a tasting of local cheeses paired with an exquisite bottle of Mexican wine.
Chef Fernando Barrales of local favorite La Noria Restaurant has spent years translating and researching old recipes to ensure an unforgettable culinary journey. Taste the traditional, the classic, and the enduring flavors of Puebla paired with Mexican craft beers in a chic and artsy setting.
In the cozy reading room lined with books, listen to the secrets and most cherished dreams of preeminent women like Frida Kahlo, Tamara de Lempika, Dolores del Río, La Güera Rodríguez, Tina Modotti, and other visionary feminine figures. Sip on the cocktail of your choice, each crafted with ingredients and flavors that were loved by these women.
Bring a 16th century tradition into the contemporary world! Delve into the fascinating process of creating a Talavera de la Reyna piece from scratch. After the workshop, indulge in a delicious and traditional Poblano tasting menu matched with fine regional wines.
Learn the art of cooking the most traditional Poblano dishes. Start in the bustling market to shop for local ingredients. Prepare a meal in the authentic talavera kitchen of Mesón de la Sacristía, a secluded, 19th century mansion located right in the heart of Puebla’s historic center.
In a remarkable, Talavera-tiled 18th Century house, Chef Lolita Zavala infuses passion and heavenly inspiration to create a baroque-style menu. Influenced by traditional Spanish and Mexican ingredients, these flavorful dishes are paired exquisitely with regional wines.
Cinco de Mayo, the pivotal day Mexico unexpectedly defeated French invaders, serves as inspiration to this surprising tasting menu. Each traditionally Pueblan course is matched with a local beverage including mezcal, pulque and Mexican wine.
Known as the land of eternal spring, Atlixco has the perfect climate and scenery to experience a sensorial feast for those who love and appreciate nature. Visit and contemplate a local nursery as you learn and get a closer look into various flower and plant species such as violets, orchids, or bougainvilleas. Reconnect with nature and recognize all the different colors and fragrances. This experience is a true walking meditation every step of the way. Before you leave, you will take some flowers with you as a living souvenir of beautiful Atlixco and a reminder of how precious life is. We’ll also take you to the fascinating John Naka Bonsai Museum where you’ll be able to learn all about the species that grow in these lands and how to take good care of them.
Discover a great love story and immerse yourself in the intimacy of Lolita and Joaquín through their letters. This literary and culinary experience is a journey through all of the senses: a delightful dinner menu based on family recipes, a “Royalty Experience” couples massage, aromatherapy with local essential oils, breathtaking sights and the soothing sound of a beautiful cascade. It will be an inspiration to fall in love again.
Awaken your inner child and get up close with Villa Toscana’s beloved horses that spark joy everywhere they go. Be picked up by a horse-drawn carriage to your suite and explore the cobblestone town streets and countryside on horseback. Experience firsthand the special connection between humans and horses, and why it’s so positive and relaxing to be around them. Join the property’s horse whisperers feeding and bathing your new equine friends in gratitude for a day of fun, wonder and serenity. To end your experience on a high note, savor a delightful and artistic tasting menu at the main square’s La Catrina restaurant.
Corn: Arguably the most important ingredient in Mexico is the inspiration behind everything in Tlaxcala from art to history to gastronomy. The friendly and hospitable owners of Hacienda Soltepec will take you on a two-day journey around their stunning estates. Visit an art gallery with the artist herself, climb to the roof of a historical chapel for a sunset drink, learn how to make a tortilla from start to finish. Cap off the experience with an endemic tasting menu that will leave your taste buds dancing, all at the base of two majestic volcanoes.
Inspired by the artwork “De La Tierra al Cielo” by Alejandro Nava, you will be guided from earth to heaven through the arts. This experience will allow you to savor and enjoy a private guided tour through the corridors of the hotel at your own pace.
Learn about the collection on display and understand the great cultural and artistic richness of this region. Top off your experience savoring a 100% Zacatecan mezcal cocktail at the terrace from where you’ll be able to enjoy the views of the Cathedral, the Plaza de Armas square, and the imposing Cerro de la Bufa mountain. It’s no wonder celebrated poet Ramon Lopez Velarde found his inspiration in this extraordinary land.