México
Mexico is felt before it’s understood. It’s warmth, rhythm, and raw elegance –
lived through color, texture, and the slow burn of mezcal.
From the quiet spirit of Oaxaca to the layered energy of Mexico City, and the salt-
stained stillness of Puerto Escondido – this is not a list, but a feeling.
Collected slowly. Remembered deeply.
Mexico City / A City of Layers and Heat
The Essence of Mexico City
Mexico City is movement wrapped in soul. There’s grit in the pavement and poetry in the air.
From leafy mornings in La Condesa to late nights over mezcal in Roma, the city doesn’t rush – it lingers.
It’s for those who follow rhythm more than rules, who find depth in flavor, and who welcome chaos with curiosity.
Where to stay
Casa Emilia
Tucked behind tall doors in Juárez, this boutique stay feels like a private sanctuary. Lush, minimal, and filled with light.
→ Best for: architecture lovers / quiet mornings / refined simplicityOctavia Casa
Clean lines, muted tones, and the scent of wood and linen. A design-led refuge in La Condesa that feels both calm and contemporary.
→ Best for: creative travelers / boutique stays / understated luxury
Where to eat
Los Lalos Taquería al Carbón
Late-night tacos that hit different. Charcoal-grilled, no-frills, full heart.
→ Budget-friendly / Classic CDMX / After-dark essentialCariñito Tacos
Peru meets Mexico in a tiny, colorful corner. Try the lechón. Stay for the joy.
→ Inventive flavors / Casual vibe / Full of warmthKuma Sushi Bar
Unexpected and precise. Japanese omakase with a Mexico City twist. Calm, cool, and quietly excellent.
→ For: sushi lovers / design diners / early reservationsMariscos Mariola
A seafood spot with energy. Loud, fresh, and wildly good.
→ Best for: long lunches / crisp beers / coastal cravings
Where to shop
Querencia
More than a store. A curated space for objects, textures, and soul. Every piece feels like a story – handmade, thoughtful, lasting.
→ Best for: earthy ceramics / natural fibers / inspiration to take homeUtilitario Mexicano
Everyday design made beautiful. From enamelware to broomsticks – utilitarian becomes aesthetic.
→ Best for: honest materials / heritage meets function / visual simplicityLaguna
A creative complex housing Mexico City’s new design energy. Quiet studios, sharp lines, and local craftsmanship.
→ Best for: contemporary design / studio browsing / curated finds
Lime Studio Note
In Mexico City, I learned that contrast isn’t conflict – it’s character. There’s elegance in the everyday, and rhythm in the heat. It’s a city best tasted slowly, one plate, one street, one sound at a time.
Oaxaca / Earth, Smoke, and Color That Stays
The Essence of Oaxaca
Oaxaca is honest. It’s clay and corn, smoke and sun. The rhythm is slow, but never still – felt in footsteps through mercados, in the flick of a tortilla, in the silence before mezcal.
Here, things are made with hands, time, and care. Flavors are deep. Colors don’t match – they hum. It’s a city that invites you in, without performing.
Where to stay
Grana B&B
A restored house full of texture and light. High ceilings, handmade tiles, and mornings that smell like coffee and stone.
→ Best for: tactile charm / slow routines / travelers who stay a little longer
Where to eat
Labo Fermento
Small, focused, surprising. Natural wine, fermented flavors, and seasonal plates served without fuss.
→ Best for: quiet food moments / thoughtful kitchens / daytime wineLos Danzantes
Classic Oaxaca with elegance and edge. Local ingredients, bold architecture, and a mezcal list that deserves time.
→ Best for: long dinners / open-air mood / elevated traditionMercado 20 de Noviembre
Loud, fragrant, unforgettable. Stalls, smoke, sizzling tlayudas. Come hungry, leave full of life.
→ Best for: meat eaters / local energy / all senses
Where to see and feel
Jardín Etnobotánico
A living archive of native plants. Cactus lines, stillness, and a light that sharpens every shape.
→ Best for: morning walks / grounding / understanding the landTierra Quemada
Ceramics fired with intention. Earth-toned vessels that feel as if they were always meant to be held.
→ Best for: soulful objects / hand-thrown simplicity / meaningful souvenirs
Lime Studio Note
In Oaxaca, everything has a story. Nothing is perfect – and that’s exactly what makes it stay with you.
This is a place to feel grounded. To taste slowly. To return to.
Puerto Escondido / Stillness, Salt, and Brut Sunlight
The Essence of Puerto Escondido
Puerto isn’t loud. It doesn’t need to be. The days move with the tide – slow, warm, and full of light.
Here, the luxury is space: the gap between two waves, the silence after sunset, the stretch of sand with no one on it. It’s not about doing much – but about feeling where you are. Feet in the sand. Skin kissed by sun. Eyes wide open.
Where to stay
Hotel Escondido
A desert dream at the edge of the ocean. Raw textures, thatched roofs, and a horizon that feels like forever.
→ Best for: solitude / ocean rituals / off-grid luxuryTerrestre
Brutalist and elemental. Concrete, clay, and light – built with intention and open to the wind.
→ Best for: design pilgrims / nature architecture / grounding staysCasa TO
Quiet geometry meets tropical stillness. A calm, enclosed world of water, shadow, and slow design.
→ Best for: minimalist souls / contemplative spaces / soft edges
What to see
Casa Wabi
A coastal foundation blending architecture, art, and community. Designed by Tadao Ando, built to breathe. Visits by appointment only – and worth every minute.
→ Best for: raw beauty / cultural depth / the art of space
Lime Studio Note
Puerto Escondido strips things back. There’s no performance – just presence. A place for salt-stiff hair, early swims, and days that end when the sun says so. It’s not remote. It’s exactly where you’re supposed to be.
