The lifts in the Hotel Arakur are clad in a scented wood called "Palo Santo", or "Holy Wood".
Bursera graveolens is a wild tree native from Mexico and the Yucatán Peninsula to Peru and Venezuela, that inhabits the South American Gran Chaco region (northern Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia and the Brazilian Mato Grosso). It is also found in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and on the Galápagos Islands. The tree belongs to the same family (Burseraceae) as frankincense and myrrh (so Google tells me).
Palo Santo oil was used during the time of the Incas for its reputed spiritual purifying properties. Today, Palo Santo essential oil is traditionally used for relieving common colds, flu symptoms, stress, asthma, headaches, anxiety, depression, inflammation, emotional pain and more.
Part of the citrus family, this sweetly scented wood has sweet notes of pine, mint and lemon.
I take deep breaths every time I step into the lift! It reminds me of our sandalwood.
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