We adore this little bakery in the heart of Oaxaca city for it's freshly baked bread, it's delicious pastries, and it's fantastically strong coffee. Grab something to go, or take a book and enjoy a leisurely brekky in the courtyard. 

From pottery, hand embroidered clothing, loom woven textiles, and statement jewellery, this boutique in Oaxaca is a little hidden gem. 

From the raw concrete and reclaimed wood finishes, to the handcrafted linens and textiles: Otro Oaxaca's architecture and interiors has us swooning. Head to the plunge pool lit by an overhead porthole at the spa before heading up to the rooftop to enjoy the last of the day's sun, take a dip, and gaze out onto the panoramic cityscape. 

Alejandro Ruiz's passion for Oaxacan cuisine is clear in the platters of food whisked to the tables: shrimp layered with hot chilli and corn esquiche, tacos de barbacoa (or a wood roasted lamb), to his toast served with hazelnuts, mole ice cream, and black mezcal. Wash this all down with a shaken iced margarita; the recipe for the perfect evening.