Just 90 minutes from Mexico City is Hacienda Zotoluca, an architectural gem that is considered a true 16th-century “Mexican castle. “ In addition to its impressive design, this space offers luxury lodging and tourist experiences.
Located in the municipality of Apan, in Hidalgo, this destination blends history with beauty. According to Haciendazotoluca.com, the construction was ordered by Luis de Velasco y Ruíz de Alarcón, the second Viceroy of New Spain.
Later, the hacienda was inherited by the Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City, so it belonged to the clergy until the presidency of Benito Juárez, when it became private property.
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In the early 20th century, the building was renovated by Antonio Rivas Mercado, the architect who was in charge of the Independence Monument, better known as the Angel of Independence.
However, its restoration was short-lived. When the Mexican Revolution broke out in 1910, the hacienda was looted and destroyed, remaining so until 2015, when businessman Julio Uribe Curn acquired it and began a restoration project and partnership with the exclusive Four Seasons chain.
The current image of this place features two facades: one in colonial style and the other in neo-Gothic style, while the interior design is rustic-contemporary.
Accommodation at Hacienda Zotoluca and other experiences in this Mexican castle
The majestic complex has 25 rooms offering luxury accommodation, which are adorned with a beautiful view of the Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes.
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The cost per night is $5,925 in the traditional rooms, although there is also a special room where the owners of the house used to sleep. A night in this space costs $10,000.
In addition, you can join other activities such as horseback riding, hot air balloon flights, pulque tasting, and much more. These amenities have an additional cost.
Hacienda Zotoluca also rents out its spaces for social events, such as corporate events and anniversaries. The list includes weddings, which are celebrated with dreamlike decorations and personalized attention. If you are planning to take the next step with your partner and want to show off, this is definitely a great option to consider.
If you have the opportunity to visit this hacienda at least once, don’t miss it. It will be a trip back in time and an experience worthy of royalty.