Casa Aragón
Overlooking the Pacific on the Oaxacan coast, Casa Aragón is a stylish four-bedroom villa rental. Its breezy living spaces and infinity pool are just steps from a pristine beach.
What was your inspiration to create Casa Horizonte? What is the story behind it?
We are three owners, all French, who landed in Mexico City in our 20s to study. As we were so young, the country shaped who we are today. We loved it so much we stayed to work for a period. Our dream was to have a holiday house in Mexico for our families one day.
Even though we no longer live there, we are all still very connected to Mexico through our work. I do home decor and work with Mexican artisans, while another of my partners collaborates with Mexican coffee, mezcal and tequila producers. He represents small Mexican brands in Europe.
In our early 40s, we decided it was the right moment to build our dream home. Mexico was becoming trendy and many people from the U.S. were looking for land. We wanted a place to honour and protect the land, so we started looking too.
It took around six months to find the right place, just outside a village we loved the most — Mazunte. Casa Horizonte first opened to guests on January 1, 2025
How would you describe the architecture and interior design? What is the atmosphere like staying there?
Casa Horizonte is located in a protected area, so we needed to respect the guidelines of the village. Although these are great limitations!
We all wanted a simple design that worked within the landscape, incorporating the natural surroundings. The property is located on the top of a hill, overlooking the Pacific Ocean — it’s an amazing view! But from the beach looking up, you see almost nothing.
The inspiration for the design started with simple lines and square blocks. We wanted a design that was open to nature and allowed for natural airflow, all while considering the ocean views. There are natural elements everywhere, including the use of lots of wood. I guess you could say nature was our inspiration.
We interviewed eight architects, but narrowed our choice down to two architects who had already built properties in the village. It was important to us that the architect was Mexican. We also consulted with the mayor for his advice, as we wanted a team that got along with the villagers and employed locals.
The architect we chose is based in Mexico City, but the owner of the firm is our neighbour in Mazunte.
In terms of atmosphere, it’s like time stops. If you leave home feeling stressed, you arrive at the house and it just feels good. I think it’s the power of nature. You feel the elements, the breeze. You hear the leaves in the trees and see the hummingbirds. It feels as though you are part of something else.
While designing the interiors, we worked with artisans from the coast, so everything is tailor-made. For example, the table is constructed from local wood and designed specifically for the house by a woodworker in the village. All of the shelves are tailor-made for the house.
It creates a sense of calmness. All of the objects are carefully sourced and it just feels right.
To you personally, what makes Casa Horizonte so special?”
The view of the surroundings, the calm, the connection to nature.
For centuries, this area has been a sacred place. Indigenous peoples came here to do ceremonies. Since I came to Mexico more than 20 years ago, I have always been attracted to the area — it is a very magnetic place.
Whenever I go there and need to think about something, I know I’m going to figure it out. It just feels good.
Do you have a policy regarding children?
I visit with my children, who are aged 3 and 6, and they follow me around everywhere with no problems.
But we recommend a minimum of 6 years, largely because of the pool. Even though the bedrooms are connected in the first block, there is no direct access. You have to go outside and back in. Some people may not like that for their kids.
If people are booking with children, I always chat with them beforehand to ensure they’re aware of the situation.
