This tranquil and indulgent hideaway is one of our favorite locations for a weekend escape with a loved one. Hacienda del los Santos has all the ingredients for a perfect getaway - sumptuous rooms with wood burning fireplaces, cozy terraces and an exquisite and very romantic restaurant.

In summer, when Alamos basks in temperatures around 90ºF, the enticing swimming pools provide daytime distraction. There are on average 360 days of sunshine per year, so there's never a bad time to visit - the cooler winter temperatures are just an excuse to relax by the open fires.

Whatever the season, as dusk falls the Hacienda is transformed into a paradise of candlelit elegance and the silence is lifted by the enchanting harmonies of the Estudiantina performing traditional love songs on the restaurant terraces.

The service in both the restaurant and the rest of the hotel is friendly and very efficient. The Hacienda de los Santos also boasts an excellent spa and a unusually well-equipped gymnasium. Mountain bikes are available for guests' use free of charge, and a ten hole putting green has also been completed.

Alamos itself is a colonial town of great character with a history of silver mining, revolution and ghosts. There are a number of colorful fiestas and plenty of natural and cultural attractions - excursions available include river trips to Mayo Indian villages, bird watching and tropical forest tours.

The proximity to the incredible Copper Canyon, home to one of the world's most scenic railroad journeys, also makes Hacienda de los Santos an obvious choice for a vacation combining sightseeing and pampering.