At the HACIENDA EL ENCUENTRO, life is different from other places: we share, work, eat, sleep and play in ways that reflect the ancient traditions of the valley. Oaxaca is many things at once, both externally and internally. Her past is palpable in a present that moves decidedly toward the future, influencing us in unexpected and pleasurable ways. Oaxaca is magical in its daily rituals, its hospitality, its celebrations, its art and culture, its spirit and its people, who encourage us to celebrate and enjoy life at every moment.