The Mexican state of Oaxaca has long been renowned for its fine arts and crafts. But another facet is its indigenous beauty and unspoiled beaches. A masterpiece in the making, the area of Huatulco is still undiscovered by most foreign travelers, and the Quinta Real resort offers the adventurous golfer a special experience. Designed in a mix of Mexican and Moorish styles, it sits perched on a hillside with spectacular views overlooking the Pacific. Intricate tilework, polished woods and palm leaf ceilings give the resort a rustic elegance. A gourmet restaurant serves local specialties spiced with a European flair, and the Sky Bar, a swanky open air lounge, is the perfect spot to end the evening. The adjoining golf club is just minutes away. Tangolunda translates as "beautiful face" and the course certainly lives up to its name. It is dedicated to preserving the ecology, and the lush tropical foliage bordering the fairways is alive with birdlife and butterflies. The front nine runs up to the ocean, while the back nine offers wonderful vistas of the Sierra Madre Mountains. A wide range of water sports, horseback riding and spa treatments using local ingredients can also be arranged by the resort. quintareal.com
– Andrea DaRif

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