Quinta Don José (Laja, Chile)

Travelers rave about this charming 19-room boutique hotel in the heart of historic Old Tlaquepaque. The amenities are great—high-speed WiFi, cable TV, air conditioning, complimentary continental breakfast (a full breakfast featuring traditional Mexican favorites is also available for an extra fee), an onsite tequila bar and restaurant (''''''TlaquePasta'''''')—but the real selling point of Quinta Don José is the immense beauty of the hotel and its grounds. Beginning with the impeccably landscaped exterior, which boasts a stunning tiled pool, verdant manicured gardens, and a leafy terrace, the aesthetic perfection continues into the interior, with airy, sun-drenched rooms whose decor owes equal debts to Old Mexican traditionalism and contemporary simplicity. Best of all, the hotel organizes group tours of the artisan workshops that have made Tlaquepaque famous, as well as excursions to the Laguna de Chapala, Guachimontones, Tequila, and downtown Guadalajara (only 20 minutes away by car). All this for surprisingly reasonable prices!