Casa de Sierra Nevada

A reflection of the moon in a peach sky settles on the still water of the infinity pool as four guests enjoy poolside drinks.

Pools, By Belmond

The best hotel swimming pools offer iconic views, impeccable poolside service and something a little special – and with Belmond, you are spoilt for choice. From a pool party atmosphere under the sun in Rio de Janeiro to spots you can swim while watching the waves crash on white sand in the Caribbean, let us introduce you to the best of the best.

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An orange plate of Enchiladas del Portal, comprising a tortilla with beans and vibrant fresh ingredients, seen from above.

Recipe: Enchiladas del Portal

While the term ‘enchiladas’ covers a wide range of flavour combinations with infinite permutations of stuffings and toppings, this version uses Guajillo chillies for a beautifully smoky flavour and sweet heat, which combines perfectly with cinnamon and cumin – the ultimate Mexican comfort food.

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The El Bajío cookbook, with a cover photo of four heated tortillas, rests on a blue market table by an abundant fruit stall.

Eat Your Way Through El Bajío

Discover ‘El Bajío: Recipes & Wanderings Through Mexico’s Heartland,’ the fourth cookbook in the collaborative series between Belmond and Apartamento. 

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Bride and groom strolling through the Casanova gardens of Hotel Cipriani

Say ‘I Do’ to the Micro-Wedding

With the rise of the boutique wedding and minimony, that doesn’t mean you can’t have a day full of luxury and tradition. Here's why smaller celebrations at Belmond are having their moment.

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Crayon sketch by Damien Cuypers of Octavio Tovar, chief concierge of Casa de Sierra Nevada, sitting behind his desk.

Ask The Concierge: Octavio Tovar’s San Miguel de Allende

In the newest instalment of our Ask the Concierge series, we’re heading to the cobblestoned, colonial-era city of San Miguel de Allende in Mexico’s central highlands. Octavio Tovar, head concierge at Casa de Sierra Nevada hotel, gives us his keys to the city's artistic soul.

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Prawn Aguachile with prawns on a lime and leaf base with red chillies, served on a scallop-edged plate, seen from above.

Recipe: Prawn Aguachile

Light, fresh and exactly what you want to eat in the sunshine, this salad from the Sazón cooking school at Casa de Sierra Nevada in San Miguel de Allende brings together quintessential Mexican ingredients.

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A woman floats tealights in shallow water over a surface of traditional Mexican green and white Talavera tiles, in close-up.

San Miguel de Allende’s Celebrations Calendar

Planning a visit to Mexico’s heartland of creative culture, San Miguel de Allende? This vibrant city in eastern Guanajuato is famous for its celebrations, where the streets come alive all year round. Whether you're drawn to its legendary Day of the Dead festivities or something a little more local, there's an event for every kind of explorer...

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View over Casa Limón's courtyard with fountain alcove and ivy-clad walls, and the spires of Parroquial de San Miguel behind.

Reading the Room: Casa de Sierra Nevada

At Casa de Sierra Nevada in San Miguel de Allende, hidden gems of Mexican craftsmanship are nestled in every corner. Made up of six individual casas dating back to the 17th and 18th-century, step inside and discover the history and handicrafts hidden inside.

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Seen from behind, a girl with long braids looks at a white fluffy monster designed by Fernando Laposse using agave fibres.

Ground Force

Discover how Mexico’s long-held tradition of transforming natural materials into craft is being respun by socially minded designers.

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