5 haciendas in Mexico to enjoy Christmas holidays
It spends a few days and, why not, a different Christmas Eve, in a Treasury in Mexico, they are the alternative to some beach destinations that are saturated during the holidays December.
The estates are those old properties, built centuries ago that were dedicated to mining, agriculture or livestock.Many were abandoned.But finally they were rescued to transform into boutique hotels, wedding locations, museums or restaurants.
There are haciendas offering different activities.In fact, the same facilities are part of the attractive.Many are close to important tourist destinations such as Magical Peoples.So you can also go out to tour its surroundings.
"Usually, haciendas are beautiful and imposing places that offer a task of country life," says Violet Alanís, representative of Rivera Labor Finance, in the state of Jalisco."Who comes, seeks to disconnect, eat delicious, rest and walk," he adds.
Photo: Courtesy Rivera Labor Hacienda
The haciendas are quiet enough to enjoy the family company in full and organize activities together, and what better it is in a December season to meet again and share together the celebrations and new experiences.It is important to remember that the pandemic is not over and that, if we are going to go on vacation, the best thing to see the agglomerations and look for open spaces.
Several farms in Mexico also offer Christmas packages or special events for these dates.We give you some proposals.The aforeros will be limited, so consider reserving as soon as possible.
Rivera Labor Hacienda.Teuchitlán, Jalisco
About an hour from Guadalajara and five minutes from the picturesque town of Teuchitlán, Etzatlán and the archaeological zone of Guachimontones, there is the exclusive Labor Treasury of Rivera.
The property, 1560, was acquired by Francisco de Bobadilla and Francisco Narváez.At that time he housed different characters from the Mexican and Spanish high society.In 1672, he went to Nicolás Rivera, who baptized her with the name we currently know.On their land they were dedicated to the production of sugar and tequila.
Photo: Courtesy Rivera Labor Hacienda
In 1970, it was acquired by the Luque family to make it the beautiful and luxurious hotel boutique that is today.It has 21 rooms of three categories.Colonial style are special for their spectacular views;Some have private terrace and others have jacuzzi.
The kitchen is one of the jewels of the hacienda, and is in charge of Mrs. Mary, who prepares traditional Jalisco dishes.One of them is "The Pattern's favorite", a beef fillet that serves a chubby bathed with mole.It is also recommended to try “La Adelita”, a squeezed chicken breast, stuffed with huitlacoche and cottage cheese;And, for dessert, "El Maizal", a super creamy corn panqué.In fact, this is one of the reasons why many return to the hacienda.
It has spa and outdoor activities, such as horses with horses of La Hacienda itself.There is a lake that can be navigated in kayaking and bicycles to walk around.They are also organized and walks.
Many people who want to visit Tequila are staying in Rivera Labor Hacienda, as it is just about 45 minutes from the magical town.According to Violeta Alanís, a good plan is to spend the weekend at the farm, the last day breakfast at the hotel, make check out and spend the rest of the day in Tequila, before returning to Guadalajara.
Christmas Eve dinner
The Christmas package includes two nights of lodging, inn, four -stroke dinner, carols, piñata and other surprises.If reserved in these last days of November, you get 10% discount.The cost of packages depends on the type of room.
Reserva: Hacondalalabor.com whatsapp: (331) 605 0264
Hacienda Hotel Santa María Rule.Huasca de Ocampo, Hidalgo
Located at the birth of a ravine, very close to the Magic Town of Huasca de Ocampo, Santa María Rule was ordered to build between 1760 and 1780 by Don Pedro Romero de Terreros, as a mining farm, as well as many others that arose in the stateof Hidalgo.It was an important center for the processing and purification of gold and silver extracted from the mines of Real del Monte and Pachuca.
Photo: Courtesy Hacienda Santa María Rule
Its architecture is so imposing that King Carlos III declared it "unique in its kind".You cannot miss the chapel with its baroque facade, the aqueduct and the dungeon where smallpox and measles patients were locked.Labyrs and tunnels are still preserved through which gold and silver were transported.Some can even be visited in the company of a guide.
It also has beautiful gardens and an artificial lake with Fuentes.From the hacienda it is easy to reach Huasca de Ocampo, Real del Monte - both magical towns - to the famous basaltic prisms, the cascade of the rose and other attractions of the mountain corridor.At some point in the hacienda you can even be part of the prisms and waterfall.
The hacienda has vintage -type rooms (more modern and illuminated) and others from the time (closer to the atmosphere of yesteryear).Suites can accommodate a family of four perfectly.Some have fireplace and tub.However, they do not have TV and there is only Internet at the reception and in the restaurant.This offers buffet and letter services.There is outdoor pool and guided tours services.
Photo: Courtesy Hacienda Santa María Rule
Christmas Eve dinner
Christmas package from December 23 to 25.The night of 23 includes a thematic tour;The 24 includes buffet breakfast, gala dinner with live music and a glass of wine;and 25, buffet breakfast.The rate for all of the above is 6,220 pesos for two nights, for two people, in standard room.
Reserva: Dregla.com.MX WhatsApp: 55 8507 0946
San Antonio El Puente Hacienda.Xochitepec, Morelos
Just 15 minutes from Cuernavaca, this incredible 18th -century farm is located, whose original owners were Don Ramón Portillo Gómez and his wife Doña Dolores Sollano de Portillo.
Photo: Courtesy Grupo Posadas
San Antonio Hacienda El Puente began as a sugar mill in the 18th century and later it was a cane alcohol producer.After the revolution, most of its land became ejidos.Then, the helmet was reduced to 42 hectares.
Over the years it was a subdivision, then spa and, since 2005, he has the American Fiesta Hotels seal, a brand he invested in his restoration to return his original splendor.
It has seven lush gardens, two heated pools, Jacuzzi, Club for Children;The restaurants La Molidos, with a casual environment, and the cava, which is more formal;the Los Gavilanes bar, a pool bar and a Starbucks.The Cozalli Spa services include facials, reflexology, aromatherapy, massages with hot stones, exfoliations, chocolate treatments masks, manicure and pedicure.
Photo: Courtesy Grupo Posadas
You can hire a legends tour, a tour of the hacienda or a nightly fired with sausages and marshmallow for an additional cost.They also specialize in romantic picnics.There is much to do in Xochitepec and Cuernavaca.
Take the opportunity to visit the Robert Bradle.
Christmas Eve dinner
On Christmas Eve there will be a buffet type dinner.In the New Year will have four -stroke dinner, International Free Bar, Gin Bar and Carajillos, Courtesy Descorche, dessert and salty table, toast with sparkling wine and traditional grapes, turns with skiing, tacos al Pastor, Churros and Chocolate,pyrotechnics, versatile group, DJ, photographic cabin and children's animation.The adult rate is 2,750 pesos and for children from 4 to 10 years, 917 pesos.
Reserve: American Fiesta.com whatsapp: (443) 137 8728 Tel: (777) 365 6325
Hacienda Soltepec.Huamantla, Tlaxcala
Although its origins date back to the 16th century, its splendor was lived in the last decades of the 19th century, in the Porfirista era, when its beautiful facade was built that emulates a medieval style castle.San Francisco Soltepec, in the state of Tlaxcala, was a pulquera hacienda, like others in the area, but with the revolution it became a normal rural school of the thirty years of the 20th century.
Photo: Courtesy Hacienda Soltepec
In the forties, it was acquired by Don Ángel Zamora Briones.Your family still retains the property.This hacienda is famous for having been the location, in 1955, from the film La Escondida, with María Félix and Pedro Armendáriz.
Soltepec is at the foot of the Malinche Volcano, in the Magic Town of Huamantla, of great bullfight.
You can visit the National Museum of the puppet, the parish of San Luis Obispo and the Church of the Convent.In the ancient tinacal of the hacienda the pulque museum was mounted.A guide will explain the process of preparing the pulque and, in addition, will offer you a glass of this drink.
Near the hotel you can fly in hot air balloon.In Soltepec you can hire the flight.There are also horseback riding around.
Photo: Courtesy Hacienda Soltepec
The hacienda has four types of colonial style rooms, including the luxurious Master Suite "María Félix".
One of the main attractions of the hacienda is its restaurant-bar, typical tlaxcalteca kitchen.The recipes, jealously stored, come from "La More", former owner of the hacienda.Among other delicacies, the Palmas takes the Mixiote de Carnero and his weekend buffet breakfast, which includes many of the dishes of "La More".
It has a fitness area with a gym, roofed pool, courts and ping tables and football.There is also a nearby golf course.It has internet and television in the rooms, free parking and heating.
Christmas Eve dinner
Christmas and New Year dinners are not included in a package.It is necessary to reserve the room and clarify that one of the end of the year events is also reserved.The Christmas Eve includes a pool with a bonus, punch and piñata;A gala dinner at the La Troje lounge with welcome clericot and alcohol without alcohol.If you want to drink something stronger, you have to pay it apart.Subsequently there is a pastorela and music to dance.The cost is 1,400 pesos per adult and 950 pesos per child.
Reserve: Haciendasoltepec.com Telephones: (247) 472 1466, (247) 472 3109 and (247) 472 3110.
Hotel Hacienda Los Laureles.San Felipe del Agua, Oaxaca
Most of Oaxacan haciendas arise in the mid -nineteenth century.They were dedicated to producing coffee and corn.The Los Laurels Hacienda - it is called that for its numerous Laurel trees - was founded at that time by German immigrants.
It is an ideal place to stay, if you want to enjoy the attractions of the city of Oaxaca and, at the same time, a relaxed and country atmosphere.It is only five kilometers from the historic center, where you can visit the imposing church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán and its adjacent museum, its ethnobotanical garden;the museums of Oaxaca painters, the Rufino Tamayo or the Maco;In addition, tour the Macedonio Alcalá tourist passage, find beautiful crafts and visit their mezcales.
Photo: Courtesy Hotel Hacienda Los Laureles
In 2000 the hacienda became a Boutique hotel respecting its original architecture.It offers spa services and has its own temazcal (nothing better than a purification ceremony to receive 2022).
It has large gardens and a pool.The hotel is very close to the colonial ruins of San Felipe del Agua, a quiet and beautiful town that is practically part of the city of Oaxaca.
Its Los Cipreses restaurant has an outer area.It focuses on both Oaxaca and international gastronomy on breakfast, food and dinner.Kitchen classes for guests are also taught.
The Petit Spa has aromatherapy, various types of massage and reflexology, among other therapies.
Hacienda Los Laureles designed complete packages with healthy rooms, menus and tours and plans Oaxaca/Huatulco with a specialized spa program.It offers business center, television in the rooms, concierge, free parking and wi-fi.
Christmas Eve dinner
In Los Laureles there are no Christmas and New Year packages, but there will be a special five -stages on both dates with environmental music.If you are looking for a party, we regret telling you that there will be no group or DJ.Drinks are not included in the price of dinner.To stay during Christmas and New Year, the minimum stay on the first date is two nights, and for the New Year, of three.
RESERVATION: Make it.com whatsapp: (951) 429 1502
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