Location
Anguangeo, Michoacan, Mexico

Located about 20 minutes from the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, this simple, clean hotel is surrounded by conifer forests of oyamel, pine and juniper. Built in the region's traditional architectural style, the hotel features red tile roofs, plaster and exposed brick walls and carved wooden furnishings. Walkways are lined with potted plants, and a small courtyard garden offers a quiet place to sit, often visited by butterflies during the season.

Guest rooms are spacious and simply furnished, with brightly painted walls, good natural light and views of the surrounding hillsides. Each room includes a private bathroom, Wi-Fi (with occasional signal issues) and practical cold-weather features. Along with heavy blankets and hot water bottles, rooms include ethanol-burning fireplaces that offer a clean, efficient source of supplemental heat on cool mountain nights.

The atmosphere is informal and quiet, focused on practicality and local character rather than luxury. Meals are served in the on-site dining room, featuring home-style dishes typical of Michoacan. Sustainability efforts include the use of solar water heaters, locally sourced food when possible and a pollinator-friendly garden. The hotel’s small scale and low-impact approach align with the infrastructure and environmental context of the area.