Hotel Esencia has made National Geographic Traveler's Stay List 2009.

The hotels on our Stay List 2009 don't' just reflect their surroundings - they help define them. To find these hotels, Traveler tapped into the collected experiences of veteran journalists, inveterate road warriors, and local experts. They based their nominations on key criteria. Is the hotel engaged with the local communities. Does it subscribe to sustainable practices that respect the region? Does it truly capture the spirit of its setting?

Read the full article here: http://traveler.nationalgeographic.com/2009/04/stay-list/mexico-text