Location: Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Central Mexico, Mexico (midway between Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende)
Accommodations: Hacienda, 11 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 10+ Baths (Sleeps 22-30)
This huge, old ex-hacienda midway between San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato, is situated outside Dolores Hidalgo in a small, safe, friendly village. Once a presidio, or fort, used to guard the caravans laden with silver along the Camino Real in 1567, it became a hacienda in the 1700's. Walls are meter-thick adobe. The haciendas were the castles of Mexico. This hacienda at one time owned nearly a million acres. It has housed the likes of Padre Hidalgo and Pancho Villa. Now the entire hacienda is available as a vacation rental, and it can house your special group.
Beautiful, rustic elegance, furnished with colonial antiques and local artisan pieces. Private, full-time staff of 18, including cooks, maids, gardeners, bilingual manager, massage therapists with spa services on site, and stable/pool personnel. Luxurious bedding with thousand thread-count linens and feather beds, plus down duvets. There are 11 suites with private bath, with satellite TV and high-speed wireless internet, propane fireplaces, hot-and-cold water dispensers, sitting area, private terraces, and beautiful views of the Sierra Madres.
The pool is heated with a dozen solar panels to assure year-round comfort, and features a pool-side jacuzzi. The hacienda is approximately 50 rooms, including dining room, chapel, exercise room, library, etc., with more than 40,000 square feet under roof, and ten walled-in private acres. There are gardens and enormous porches. We have beds for up to 30 people, and are a perfect location for family reunions, special birthday celebrations, workshops, and weddings. All meals are included, and use of horses, exercise facility, and mountain bikes are complimentary, and included with your rental.
Child-friendly. Smoking outdoors, please.
Step out your door and onto the silver trail. This is an Ideal location for visiting a different colonial town each day, or simply enjoying the best of Mexico's Bajio region. If you like, you can begin your day with a horseback ride on one of our 12 horses, on the original Camino Real, through the beautiful countryside, then head towards one of the lovely towns nearby.
Shop for beautiful talavera pottery in Dolores Hidalgo, shop for EVERYTHING in San Miguel, while you enjoy gourmet restaurants, hot springs, and golf. Wander the charming streets and cobbled alleys of Guanajuato. Practice your soccer or basketball skills, or invite the locals for a friendly game of volleyball on your private sand court.
Work out in your private 17-piece Cybex gym, including elliptical trainer and treadmill. Schedule a massage with one of 6 massage therapists in our in-house spa, including hot stone, reflexology, facials, and body wraps. Chauffeur available for reasonable fee, also very knowledgeable bilingual guide for trail rides (horse, car, or mountain bike,) and seeing historic silver trail locations that most tourists NEVER see.
Most ex-haciendas are carefully guarded by their owners. It is difficult even to see them, let alone rent them. This is definitely not your average vacation rental. Please inquire early to avoid disappointment. We fill up very quickly.
Rent the entire hacienda! Please view our website link below for more information and photos. Single rooms are available for rent within 45 days of rental, if space is available.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: Washing and Drying of clothes is provided by staff.
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: 1000 Thread-count linens, down and allergy-free duvets and mattress toppers. Pure luxury!
- Gas Fireplace (9) : There are 14 Gas Fireplaces in the hacienda.
- Beds
- King Bed (7)
- Queen Bed (2)
- Double Bed (4)
- Twin/Single Bed (9)
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (9) : All 11 suites have satellite t.v. and dvd players.
- DVD (9)
- VCR (8)
- Video Library: Hundreds of DVDs
- CD Player (9)
- Stereo System
- Private Hot Tub
- Private Pool (2)
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (3) : Guest refrigerator located at bar.
- Dishwasher (2)
- Microwave (3)
- Ice Maker (2)
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio: Enormous stone-paved events area with a huge fountain.
- Balcony (6)
- Lanai (3)
- View/Location
- Mountain View: We are located on a high plain, surrounded by views of the Sierra Madres on all sides.
- Communications
- Telephone (2)
- Computer
- Broadband Internet: There are free connections in every suite.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): WIFI is available on all the porches and gardens, and in some rooms.
- Other Amenities
- Full-time staff of 18, including Cooks, Housekeepers, massage therapists with spa services, gardeners, bilingual manager, and stable/pool personnel, Horses, mountain bikes, Propane Fireplaces, High-speed wireless Internet, Luxury Linens provided, Soccer field, Sand volleyball court, Charcoal Grill (BBQ) Private Heated Pool, Jacuzzi, Purified Water, Hair Dryers, Robes, Private Terraces, Chocoaltes & Fresh flowers in all suites
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: With permission of owners
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly: Kids love it here!
- Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking permitted outside only, with plenty of comfortable porches.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- Massage and spa services on site, Birding, Volleyball, Soccer, Tortilla-making, Cooking classes
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Rates for entire hacienda (11 suites, 40,000 sq. feet, 10 acres)
Rates include all meals and amenities (horses, bikes, gym, heated pool)
-Weekly (7 days 6 nights)$1085/person. Minimum 8 people.
-5 night-$900/person, minimum 10 people
-4 Night -$720/person, minimum 12 people
-3 night-$580/person, minimum 16 people
-2 night-$430/person, minimum 20 people
Single rooms may be available. See website or inquire for kids' prices
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
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- Suite 'Hidalgo' - Guanajuato, Mexico Real Estate
- - Guanajuato, Mexico Real Estate
- Trail rides with our 12 horses
- Heated Pool and Jacuzzi
- Wonderful Destination Weddings
- Dining Room
- Amazing Views
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