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READ ABOUT MAMACITAS - SOUL FOOD FROM SOUTH OF THE BORDER
A cultural Mixteco
retreat El Descanso is located in the valley of Agua Escondida, Puebla, Mexico. It is in a semi-tropical locale where the soil is rich and the land is known for its sugar cane production and artisans. In this small village, located in a rural setting, you can experience the authentic Mixteco culture that has survived centuries. It is a unique retreat location favoring an exclusive lifetime experience. Many ruins from historic haciendas and the ancient Mixteco culture can be found in the area. Hernan Cortez, one of the famed conquistadores of Mexico, chose this area as his home because of its natural beauty and resources. A visit to El Descanso is a once in a lifetime enriching experience. We will provide you with treasured memories derived from guided tours and fine cuisine, while expanding your horizons and enlightening you about the ancient culture of the Mixtecos. On the premises we have a gourmet kitchen with a Chef-in-House and a small art gallery which features indigenous Mexican folk art and Mixteco influenced paintings by our Artist-in-Residence. We offer workshops in Indian pottery making and sculpting. We also offer authentic Mexican cuisine events - you can learn to make home-made salsas and hand-made tortillas, and other authentic dishes just like the ancient Mixteco natives. Additional Amenities available include spa treatments with massage therapists, mud masks, and even visits with local Curanderas also known as “healers”.
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