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Hotelito Desconocido Costa Alegre, Mexico

The encounter with Hotelito Desconosido makes feel the heat and wealth that the Mexican Earth offers by tradition to which adventure through her; the simplicity of its architecture seems to integrate itself to the surroundings, almost with the same mildness whereupon the old settlers did.

Ecological Luxury on the "Costa Alegre", Jalisco, Mexico

Spread on 100 acres of lush tropical gardens, the Hotelito Desconosido has 12 thatched cottages on stilts (called palafitos) ringed by a fresh-water estuary, and 12 additional units on pristine wide-sand beach where there is a bar, restaurant and swimming-pool.

Each luxurious "Palafito" has its own enchanting character and design theme and is decorated with art, antiques and crafts acquired throughout Mexico even the gauze-draped king-size beds are hand crafted. Colorful hand-painted frescos are everywhere. Balconies have hammocks for lazing and watching sunsets. Platforms just below the balconies are fine for sunning, diving in for a swim, or docking rowboats. Immense bathrooms feature hand-painted ceramic double sinks, large showers that are semi-outdoors, and amenities of herbal soaps, shampoos, creams and other toiletries.

This is the concept and creation of prominent Italian fashion designer Marcello Murzilli, who found paradise here. His concept of "ecological luxury" is a dream he made come true. The resort is solar powered, costing him many times more to build than a standard electricity-powered place, but it’s worth it. And at night, a thousand candles and torches are lit. It’s gorgeous!

The dining room and bar are congenial with live music or solar powered stereo, card and billiard playing, socializing or simply stargazing from the unique outdoor lounge. A vast on-premise orchard grows organic vegetables and an array of tropical of fruits. Seafood is catch-of-the-day and meat and poultry are free-range.

Hotelito Desconocido is located on the Mexican Pacific, a 1-1/2-hour drive south of Puerto Vallarta on an unspoiled coastline away from the main highway. This is the state of Jalisco, the quintessential Mexico: it’s the land of tequila, mariachis, and rodeos with extraordinary techniques of horsemanship and Mexican "cowboys" known as charros. Jalisco is known for its friendly people, smiling and happy. That is why this coastal region is called Costa Alegre ("happy coast"). And at Hotelito, it’s always service with a genuine smile.

The sybaritic "mini-Spa" called Mundo de Salud (World of Health) features an exercise/relaxation area, yoga and stretching classes, facials, reflexology, herbal sauna and whirlpool.

Additional activities: wind surfing, sailing, row boating and kayaking; mountain biking; horseback riding; beach volleyball, bird watching and, during the nesting season (June trough December), visits to the sea turtle grounds along the hotel’s beach area that extends for 20 miles – this is a protected nature reserve. Sport fishing can be arranged, and there are excursions to little fishing villages and to offshore islands great for snorkeling. Nearby, a placid mountain lake provides excellent bass fishing.