Mexicasa The Enchanting Inns and Haciendas of Mexico

by Levick, Melba; Hyams, Gina

• ISBN13: 9780811828062
• ISBN10: 0811828069
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-12-01
• Publisher: Chronicle Books

Summary

Two hundred and fifty vibrant photographs profile 22 of the most magical inns and haciendas in Mexico. Each is a living museum holding wondrous collections of Mexican arts and crafts. A contact list provides information for each place showcased. This title should appeal to interior designers, photographers and travellers thinking (or just dreaming) of Mexico. Mexicasa is seen as a companion to Levick's Mexico Encantado, which has sold over 30,000 copies.

Author Biography

Melba Levick has published more than 40 photography books on travel, architecture, and design, including Mexicolor (0-8118-1893-4) and Mexicasa (0-8118-2806-9). She lives in Los Angeles and Paris.

Gina Hyams is the author of several books on travel and Mexico, including the Day of the Dead Box and Mexicasa, both published by Chronicle Books. Her work has also appeared in several literary anthologies and in San Francisco Magazine, Salon, Newsweek, an

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 7
Hacienda Katanchel Tixkokob, Yucatan	p. 11
Hotel Casa Del Balam Merida, Yucatan	p. 21
Hotel Hacienda Chichen Chichen Itza, Yucatan	p. 27
Hotel Posada Coatepec Coatepec, Veracruz	p. 33
Meson Sacristia de La Compania Puebla, Puebla	p. 39
Hacienda de Cortes Cuernavaca, Morelos	p. 47
Las Mananitas Cuernavaca, Morelos	p. 55
Posada Del Tepozteco Tepoztlan, Morelos	p. 65
Hotel Camino Real Oaxaca Oaxaca, Oaxaca	p. 73
Casa de Espiritus Alegres Marfil, Guanajuato	p. 79
Casa de Sierra Nevada San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato	p. 91
Casa Luna BandB San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato	p. 99
La Casa de La Marquesa Queretaro, Queretaro	p. 107
Casa Vieja Mexico City, Distrito Federal	p. 117
Villa Montana Morelia, Michoacan	p. 125
Casa Luna Zihuatanejo, Guerrero	p. 131
Casas de Careyes Costa Careyes, Jalisco	p. 135
Las Alamandas Costalegre, Jalisco	p. 145
Hacienda San Gabriel de Las Palmas Amacuzac, Morelos	p. 153
La Casa Que Canta Zihuatanejo, Guerrero	p. 161
El Tamarindo Cihuatlan, Jalisco	p. 169
Contact Information	p. 174
Acknowledgments	p. 176
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