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"I stayed at Monasterio, set in a former monastery just steps from busy Plazoleta de las Nazarenas, and appreciated its cloistered courtyard, which felt like an oasis amid the market bustle of the Spanish-colonial square. The hotel’s setting allowed me to wander cobblestoned streets easily while remaining within a peaceful, historical retreat." - Monisha Rajesh Monisha Rajesh Monisha Rajesh is a London-based travel journalist and author whose work has appeared in publications like Time and Vanity Fair. She’s written three books, "Around India in 80 Trains," "Around the World in 80 Trains," and "Epic Train Journeys." Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines