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Plaza Don Gabino Hotel
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Anguangeo, Michoacan, Mexico

Surrounded by mountains covered in conifer forests of oyamel, pine and juniper, Plaza Don Gabino is located in the butterfly base of Angangueo, a historic mining town roughly 20 minutes from the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve World Heritage Site. Offering simple accommodations, authentic atmosphere and abundant local hospitality, this small hotel exudes the charm Angangueo is known for—captured in its red tile roof, plaster walls, exposed brick, carved wooden furniture and vibrantly painted walls. Potted flowers line the outdoor walkways, and an enchanting courtyard garden attracts butterfly visitors. Like all the humble accommodations in this remote village, the hotel has no central heating. While nights can be cold at this altitude, your comfort is enhanced by the wood-burning stone fireplace in the lobby, and heavy blankets and hot water bottles in your room at night. Guest rooms are spacious and colorful, with plenty of natural light, brightly painted walls, and views of the mountain behind. All rooms have en suite bathrooms and Wi-Fi, although the latter can be somewhat hit or miss. The dining room serves home-cooked local fare, and you’re sure to enjoy a warm rapport with the hotel’s friendly staff.
Hotel Avandaro
Location
Valle de Bravo, Mexico

The Hotel Avandaro is situated in a lush natural environment surrounded by forest in the heart of the Sierra Madre Mountains. Its newly remodeled multi-suite villas overlook nearly 300 acres of landscaped gardens. Expansive guest rooms have high beamed ceilings and hardwood floors, and the interiors blend wood, brick, stucco and vibrant Mexican textiles for a warm. natural atmosphere. Rooms are furnished with one king-size or two double beds with crisp luxury linens, flat screen cable TV, free Wi-Fi, table and two chairs, spacious bathroom and in-room safe. A substantial breakfast buffet is included, which guests may enjoy in the dining room or on the sheltered terrace overlooking the pool and gardens. Avandaro is a full-service resort offering first-class spa facilities, large jetted and still soaking pools, a junior Olympic-size swimming pool, fitness center, tennis courts and golf. 
Grand Fiesta Americana Hotel
Location
Mexico City, Mexico

Fully renovated in 2020, the 4-star Grand Fiesta Americana Chapultepec is one of Mexico City's finest hotels. Enjoying an ideal location facing the Bosque de Chapultepec, one of the largest city parks in the Western Hemisphere, it offers the best of both worlds: proximity to the buzz of cosmopolitan Mexico City and a verdant nature sanctuary just out the door. The hotel is conveniently located just 7 miles from Benito Juárez International Airport (a quick 15-minute drive), near the Auditorio Nacional and famed Paseo de la Reforma. Most of the rooms in this highrise tower offer panoramic views, including of the adjacent Castle of Chapultepec. The hotel's modern decor is sleek, elegant and understated, featuring a calm neutral color palette. Standard amenities in spacious 366-square-foot rooms include air conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, plush bedding and linens, deluxe robes, a refrigerator, stocked mini bar, and a flat-screen TV with cable. The hotel’s signature restaurant, Azur,  serves up Mediterranean-inspired food and carefully crafted artisan cocktails in a space with an inviting mid-century vibe. A full buffet breakfast is also included. Unwind in the 24-hour gym on the premises or refresh and restore at the spa offering a sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room and treatments including aromatherapy massages, scrubs, facials, manicures and pedicures. If time permits, you may wish to visit some of Mexico City's prime cultural attractions in the neighborhood; among them are Chapultepec Park and Zoo, the National Museum of Anthropology, Museum of Modern Art and Rufino Tamayo Museum.
Hotel La Margarita
Location
Anguangeo, Mexico

La Margarita is a simple local hotel located near the center of the small historic mining town of Anguangeo. While its amenities are modest, rooms are clean and colorful and provide a base steeped in local atmosphere for our nearby butterfly activities. Spacious rooms have en suite bathrooms, free Wi-Fi and cable TV. Like all accommodations in this remote mountain village, the hotel is not heated. However, rooms have wood-burning fireplaces, which take the evening chill off while adding rustic ambience. Extra blankets are also available. We base our butterfly trips in Anguangeo for the special local atmosphere, the town's involvement in monarch conservation, and its close access to Rosario butterfly sanctuary.
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