Soft sands, cerulean waves, zesty cuisine, ancient civilizations-finding a reason to travel to Mexico isn't difficult. However, picking the perfect place to stay is another task altogether. Escape to an intimate boutique hotel ot retreat to a sprawing all-inclusive resort? Book a palatial suite with unobstructed ocean views or steal away to a colonial-style hacienda with soaring archways and classic courtyards?That's where U.S News & World Report's Best Hotels rangking come in.

1. Las Ventanas al Paraiso, A Rosewood Resort at Cabo San Lucas
If you're looking for the perfect place to celebrate a romantic occasion, you can't go wrong with Las Ventanas al Paraiso. This Rosewood resort, roughly 13 miles northeast of Cabo San Lucas, specialize om making special moments memorable.

2. Rosewood San Miguel de Allende at San Miguel de Allende
Tucked away in the heart of this charming village in central Mexico, Rosewood San Miguel de Allende's colonial-style retreat overlooks colorful facades cobbled streets and graceful church spires.

3. The St Regis Punta Mita Resort at Punta de Mita
Here, you'll have access to three infinity-edge pools and two neihboring Jack Nicklaus signature golf courses, both of which offer fantastic views of Western Mexico's Banderas Bay.

4. Capela Padregal at Cabo San Lucas
You know you're someplace special when the only way to get there is through a 1,000-foot-long tunnel carved into surrounding bedrock. Illuminated by elegant iron chandeliers, the tunnel provides "one of the more dramatic entrances to a hotel," said general manager John Volponi.

5. Banyan Tree Cabo Marques at Acapulco
Sitting high above the Pacific Ocean on picturesque Punta Diamante bluff, this hotel's calling card is undeniably its inspiring scenery.

6. La Casa Que Canta at Zihuatanejo
Perched along Zihuatanejo Bay, about a mile south Zihuatanejo on Mexico's Pacific coast, La Casa Que Canta lures serenity-seekers with its magnificent views and impresice amenities.

7. Rosewood Mayakoba at Playa del Carmen
Embraced by pearly sands and verdant jungle, this Maya Riviera retreat is nothing if not enchanting. Built from limestone and wood, Rosewoof Mayakoba appears to meld into environment, allowing guests to truly experience-not just admire-their surroundings.

8. Capella Ixtapa at Ixtapa

Just four miles northwest of Ixtapa on Mexico's Pacific coast sits the Capella Ixtapa, a seaside escape that melds traditional Mexican decor with contemporary panache.

9. Esperanza at Cabo San Lucas

Set along the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula, about five miles east of Cabo San Lucas, Esperanza boasts a wide array of indulgences, from an oceanfront sculpture garden to a scenic infinity pool. This Relais & Chateaux outpost houses Zen-inspired amenities for those seeking a hearty dose of R&R, including an award-winning spa and a yoga studio.

10. Four Seasons Hotel Mexico, D.F at Mexico City

Tucked away in Mexico City's refined Polanco neighborhood, the Four Seasons Hotel Mexico impresses guests with its upscale amenities and serene ambiance. But accoring to general Manager Ricardo Acevedo the hotel's greatest asset of all is its staff.

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