San Agustinillo, on the Pacific coast of Oaxaca, is in the midst of the quintessential transformation from fishing village to holiday destination. So far it’s proceeding slowly and sensitively; you wouldn’t mistake Monte Uzulu Boutique Hotel for a big all-inclusive resort. The buildings, by architects At-te and designers Taller Lu’um, are a contemporary version of traditional thatched-roof palapa structures, and the experience perfectly balances sensitivity to the locale and the environment with the demands of modern boutique hospitality. Low-key, low-impact, and low-stress, with easy access to the dense Oaxacan jungle as well as one of the region’s most pleasant beaches.