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Oaxaca Hotels|Oaxaca, Mexico

Grand Fiesta Americana Oaxaca

Name: Grand Fiesta Americana Oaxaca
Telephone: 52-951-501-7690

Contemporary Mexican design

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Oaxaca de Juárez earned a place on UNESCO’s World Heritage List for serving as a beacon of cultural heritage in Southern Mexico with an array of traditions, artisan crafts, natural wonders and ancestral history. The 144-room Grand Fiesta Americana Oaxaca sits in the city’s center, just steps away from all the main attractions.

The urban getaway embraces the nature of the colonial city and its unique history through contemporary Mexican architecture fused with tradition. The spaces celebrate the hotel’s locale through local wood, stone, clay pottery, upholstery and regional crafts, including a hanging alebrije (colorful Mexican folk art sculptures) installation at the entrance.

The hotel’s horizontal design features interior patios that allow for natural lighting in all areas. The design offers a modern reinterpretation of an ancient landscape with the latest amenities for added comfort. La Distral restaurant and Agave Lounge further interpret regionality through cuisine and libations, respectively. Nabane Spa utilizes the therapeutic properties of ancient therapies in its unique wellness menu.

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An array of indoor gardens offers seamless indoor-outdoor living, allowing you to enjoy a nature oasis in the city's center. The central courtyard is a nod to the nearby Jardín Etnobotánico, featuring endemic species from Oaxaca, cacti from Tonalá and a wall teeming with greenery from Teotitlán del Valle.
La Distral is an excellent example of local Oaxacan cuisine. It highlights regional specialties in a space decorated with carved wood figures. Mexican chef Gerardo Rivera, a member of the Mexican delegation of L'Académie Culinaire de France, directs the culinary experience.
Indulge in the local spirit at Agave Lounge. The bar prepares mezcal-based cocktails with inventive flavors and regional ingredients.
A spa and pool area is inspired by Oaxaca’s Hierve el Agua, featuring a leveled pool with colors similar to the petrified waterfalls.
An extensive concierge service facilitates cultural excursions throughout the city, nearby villages and other adventures. The offerings include well-known attractions and lesser-known destinations, including the fascinating Centro de las Artes de San Agustin (the first ecological arts center in Latin America), 30 minutes from the city proper.

Nearby Attractions

Grand Fiesta Americana Oaxaca is within walking distance of all major attractions, including the Santo Domingo Church and Cultural Center, considered one of the finest examples of Dominican architecture in Mexico. Come nighttime, social life fills the square and, often, parades will march through with traditional music and dancing.
Just a short walk from the Oaxaca hotel, you will find the Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca. Visits require a guided tour, available in Spanish and English, and queues start early in the morning.
The Zócalo is the principal city square surrounded by various traditional restaurants and vendors from nearby villages. You can find even more artisanal souvenirs at the Mercado de Artesanías and Mercado 20 de Noviembre, where you can taste regional delicacies like tlayudas (the pizza-like dish tops a thin, crispy tortilla with ingredients like beans, meat, seafood and more).
The Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Oaxaca (MACO) is a free art museum where you can discover Oaxacan artists’ work through different media. It also has an impressive seasonal Día de Los Muertos altar installation.
Oaxacan food accounts for much of Mexico’s UNESCO-recognized cuisine. Try nearby restaurants like Criollo, Origen, Casa Oaxaca, Levadura de Olla and Crudo.

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