The Hacienda Los Laureles Oaxaca is a delightful refuge, nestling amid aging cypresses and colorful gardens in the heart of this provincial district, close to the ruins of San Felipe del Agua. The boutique hotel rooms, each have a distinct Mexican flavor. Cool whitewashed walls, terracotta floors, and wrought-iron furniture lend a rustic authenticity, which is combined with warm woods and bold Mexican fabrics to create a welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant Los Cipreces features an exciting selection. The hotel is located in Oaxaca, the distance from the hotel to the center: is 3.2 mi, a colonial jewel in the south of Mexico, declared by UNESCO as part of the world's cultural heritage; a city with 450 years of post-Columbian and Spanish history and more than 3,000 years of pre-Columbian history.