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Beach cabins on the Costa Maya

Beach accommodation in Mexico

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From $75 per night, low season
Sleeps: 2,4
Tags: beach, coastal, couples, cultural, diving, eco, fishing, hiking, honeymoon, kayaking, nature, ocean, off-grid, romantic, tropical, wildlife

With energy provided by solar panels and wind turbines, the Balamku Inn certainly lives up to its eco-friendly philosophy. Situated near a small fishing village on the Costa Maya, this intimate hotel offers a choice of single or two storey thatched roof cabanas, all on the beach overlooking the Caribbean Sea.

Where: Mexico › Costa Maya › Mahahual

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Former bullfighting ring in Zacatecas

Bullring hotel in Zacatecas Mexico

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Sleeps: 2
Tags: bizarre, business, city, conferences, couples, events, groups, historic, honeymoon, luxury, photoshoots, strange, unusual, weddings

Often finding itself listed among the world's most unusual hotels, this unique hotel is actually built into the grandstand of a restored bullfighting ring in the colonial city of Zacatecas. The ring itself provides the perfect venue for weddings and corporate events but don't worry, the last bullfight staged here was in 1975.

Where: Mexico › Zacatecas › Zacatecas City

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