Dezeen is celebrating the Mexican and American holiday Cinco de Mayo today by highlighting some of the top hotels in Mexico, just in time for the summer vacation season. They include Pablo Escobar's converted residence in Tulum and an all-white resort in Baja.

Hotel Mar Adentro by Taller Aragonés

First on the list is a large hotel project by Mexican firm Taller Aragonés, notable for its shallow pools of water that seamlessly meet various walkways and white volumes.
Situated on the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula, these infinity pools visually link with the Pacific Ocean beyond. "I wanted to take that horizon and bring it into the foreground," said founder Miguel Angel Aragone?s.
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Tulum Treehouse by CO-LAB Design Office
CO-LAB Design Office created this private retreat in Tulum, constructed from concrete and surrounded by dense tropical foliage.
Outdoor spaces integrated into the project include a rooftop terrace, and a lounge with hammocks and an outdoor shower, while interiors boast local craft items like handmade baskets, ceramics, rugs and textiles.
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Hotel Carlota by JSA
Lattices of dark blockwork wrap around a verdant courtyard and narrow swimming pool at this hotel in Mexico City, overhauled by local firm JSa.
Located in the capital's Cuauhtemoc neighbourhood and first opened in the 1970s, the renovated building features an aqua-coloured dining room, exposed brick inter...