Las Mañanitas Hotel Garden Restaurant & Spa

It only takes a stroll through the gardens at Las Mañanitas Hotel Garden Restaurant & Spa to know you're somewhere special. Monkeys chatter, exotic and beautiful flightless birds bask, and a stunning sculpture or fountain waits around every corner. And on a perfectly warm 80-degree afternoon, a lounge around the pool is sure to entice.

The hotel itself is all colonial elegance. Works from recognized Mexican artists adorn the walls, while each of the 25 suites delights in its own unique way - with a fireplace in the room, a stone fountain on the patio, or a calming view out over the gardens. Make sure to visit the hotel's restaurant, renowned for its high-end Mexican cuisine - if you're daring, sample local specialties such as cactus worms and ant eggs, or just stick with tortilla soup and tamarind shrimp. And if the decadent fare is too much, consider some indulgent hydrotherapy at Las Mañanitas Spa.