Hotel Terrestre
Puerto Escondido thrives on its clear beaches, behind which the mountains of Oaxaca rise, and right there lies the Hotel Terrestre. Electricity comes only from the sun; the house has no grid connection. Guests thus set aside technology and orient their day according to the course of light. Alberto Kalach and his Taller de Arquitectura X built the house exclusively from materials sourced locally; cooling arises from the construction itself, and air conditioning is not used. As a member of Grupo Habita, Terrestre sees itself as a multisensory invitation to connect with nature. You will understand what this means on the first morning, as soon as the light reaches the terrace.
Details
Country
Mexico
Location
Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca
Price
from €280 per night/person
Best travel time
November - April
Rooms
The grounds are home to fourteen villas, each with a pool that stretches toward the Pacific. Brick and concrete meet clay and sand inside, creating a continuously earthy color palette. Wooden louvered doors and windows can be opened wide, allowing the rooms to flow into private gardens, framed by the mountain backdrop. Hammocks hang over the lounge areas on the terrace, and the bathroom is outdoors. The furniture was designed specifically by the Mexican architect and designer Óscar Hagerman, crafted by local artisans, and there is an aromatic scent of Copal in the air.
Culinary
The restaurant stands alone, without walls, open to the sky. The menu features Mexican and Mediterranean dishes made from local produce. For drinks, there are refreshing cocktails and selected wines, as well as a non-alcoholic selection. Right next to the restaurant is the Mirador, a platform with a view over the greenery to the water. In the neighborhood, addresses like the Kakurega Omakase, also designed by Kalach, and the small Mezcalería Cobarde await.
Activities
Terrestre embraces the ancient bathing traditions and dedicates a building to them, the hammam with its seven chambers, four of which are for water at different temperatures and for steam. In the bathing pool, you immerse yourself in deep, warm water, with your gaze directed towards the gardens of the facility. A circular pool is ready for treatments, while the long swimming lane invites you to swim laps. Surfing takes place off the coast, while in the inland there are paths for riding and hiking, and at night the sea glows in the lagoons. Those who prefer it quieter can watch birds or find a spot to meditate.
Location
The heritage of Oaxaca accompanies the stay, from archaeological sites in the hinterland to a craft known far beyond Mexico. Right next to the hotel, Casa Wabi opens its doors, a vast area with a center for artist residencies and exhibitions designed by Tadao Ando. On the same grounds, there is a ceramics workshop with a 22-meter-high chimney designed by Kalach, as well as a permanent large installation by the Mexican artist Bosco Sodi. The house can be found on the federal highway from Salina Cruz to Santiago Pinotepa Nacional, at kilometer 113.
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