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This time we will recommend you haciendas of great history, haciendas which you can not miss, haciendas which describe great architectural and significance for Mexico and his culture.
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Hacienda de los Santos, Los Álamos, Sonora.
Located in the foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains, Alamos was once the most important colonial city of northern Mexico. Silver was discovered by the Spanish during the 1600's and over the next 250 years Alamos became the center of government, commerce and culture in this part of the world. As the mines played out in the early 20th century, Alamos nearly became a ghost town. Discovered again in the 1950's by Americans and Canadians, Alamos began to come back to life as many of its formerly resplendent adobe mansions were restored. Today it is a town of about 9000 inhabitants, with an expatriate community of about 200 households. This colonial, magical setting nestled in the mountains has made the place irresistible to many.
Location: Calle Molina 8 Álamos, Sonora.
E-mail: Swickard@haciendadelossantos.com
Phone: 011 52 647 428 0222 |
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Hacienda de San Gabriel de las Palmas, Cuernavaca, Morelos.
The story of this magnificent hacienda dates back to the year 1529 when Hernán Cortés ordered its construction using the Spanish technique of vaulted arches and semi-circular walls which takes us back to the 15th century.
Hacienda San Gabriel moved on history and today in the 21st century, has become an important pilot tourist project, much like in the style of European castles where an efficient and warm type of management greatly contributes to the enjoyment of the place.
An added attraction at San Gabriel de las Palmas are the cultural tours, a combination of culture and learning. Specially designed by experts, these guided tours will show you the rich and diversified Mexican culture through conferences, chats and workshops.
Location: Km. 41,8 Carretera Federal Cuernavaca - Chilpancingo.
Amacuzac, Estado de Morelos, México.
Phone: 011 + 52 (751) 348 0636
Phone & Fax: 011 + 52 (751) 348 0113
Toll Free 01 800 504 0736 |
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Hacienda Xcanatun, Xcanatun, Yucatán.
Hacienda Xcanatun reopened as a luxurious 18 suite hotel in January 200, after 5 years of intense work to rescue its buildings from the total deterioration an abandon in which they were left in 1980s. Hacienda Xcanatun was built in the 18th century to cultivate corn and raise horses and other carriage animals. Recovery efforts were aided by mayan and colonial architecture experts, who developed plans to recover as much as possible from the existing buildings, preserving all the original architectural characteristics.
The result is the mix of the historic, traditional and contemporary elements, so that guests can relax totally and enjoy the unique surroundings.
Location: Km. 12 carretera Mérida-Progreso, Mérida Yucatán.
Phone: 011 52 999 930 2140
Toll Free 01800 2022566 - 1888 8833633 |
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Hacienda Cantalagua, Contepec, Michoacán.
Hacienda Cantalagua has been built within the walls of what was once known as Hacienda Tepetongo, built for the Viceroy of New Spain, the Count of Fuenclara, and baptized the Hacienda San Juan Bautista Tashi in the year 1744.
The peace and serenity of a valley surrounded by forests, united with the luxurious installations of Hacienda Cantalagua, delight the senses of the most exacting traveler. This magnificent hotel is located only 1 hour 45 minutes from the Santa Fe Commercial Center in Mexico City and lies between the cities of Toluca and Morelia. The Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary and the colonial towns of El Oro and Tlalpujahua are close by.
Location: Hacienda Cantalagua S/N Contepec, Michoacán.C.P. 61020
Phone: Tel / Fax: +52 (447) 478 5353 |
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La Casa de la Marquesa, Querétaro, Querétaro.
Opened after painstaking restoration by teams of art historians in May, 1995, this family-owned hotel is a masterpiece of restoration that intrigues visitors from all over the world with its delicate beauty and sense of majesty. Together with La Casa Real, a restored late 19th-century building about a block away, they form a striking hotel surrounded by a fascinating city.
Each of the twenty-five suites has been decorated exquisitely and uniquely with antiques and art gathered from all over the world and nothing has been spared to ensure the visitors' comfort.
Location: Madero 41, Centro Histórico. Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro 76000
Phone : 011+52 (442) 212-0092
Toll free in Mexico 01 800 401 7100
Fax +52 (442) 212-0098 |
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