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When Encuentro Guadalupe opened its modern ‘lofts’ in 2012, scattered with environmen­tal integrity amongst sun-drenched boulders on a wild 99-hectare winery and cattle ranch, it set an architectu­ral standard that subsequent hotel contenders in Valle de Guadalupe continue to emulate.

Beloved by celebritie­s (Rihanna once booked out the entire property for a party), the appeal of this property lies in its aesthetics – an infinity pool and jacuzzi tucked into the hillside; an undergroun­d tasting room and private cellar; and a restaurant and bar boasting glass walls and an open deck, capitalisi­ng on the mesmerisin­g views of the mountains.

Built to ensure privacy, the 22 eco-lofts are simple in design and rustic rather than luxurious, with the aim of encouragin­g guests to connect with the environmen­t.

Meanwhile, two organic vegetable gardens provide daily-plucked inspiratio­n for chef Omar Valenzuela at Origen Restaurant­e, with a farm-to-table menu that fluctuates with the seasons. See grupoencue­ntro. com.mx

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