This charming boutique hotel is next to the beach, just outside Playa Oriente on Mexicos Emerald Coast It offers an outdoor pool and stylish rooms with a private terrace with a hammock The air-conditioned rooms at Hotel Azucar feature smooth curves and minimalist decor Each one comes with a flat-screen TV, DVD player and a coffee-maker The Azucars restaurant serves traditional food from Veracruz with show cooking It has a hand-made palm shelter and great sea views The hotel has an attractive library with a palm shelter Activities arranged by the hotel include walking tours, kayaking and cycling Veracruz and its airport are around 2 hours drive from the Azucar The Cienaga State Park is just behind the hotel