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The most glorious of these architectural
labyrinths of structures and special forms
was begun near San Miguel de Allende /
Dolores Hildago / San Filipe, in the state
of Guanajuato, in the 1500īs and became
known as the Hacienda San Diego del Jaral de
Berrio. The first Marques del Jaral de
Berrio extended the size of the hacienda
from the State of Durango to near the City
of Mexico so that his cattle could graze
freely from the Valle of Mexico to the far
north, known as Nueva Viscaya (Espana),
without passing through territory not his
own.
This quintessential remnant of this Period
of Hacendados (land owners) is presently
being restored to its grandeur under the
leadership of Architecto Roberto Burillo, a
resident of San Miguel de Allende,
Guanajuato.
Although there were numerous Haciendas
established throughout New Spain for the
cultivation and growth of cattle and grains,
surviving ones of the southern region of
Yucatan –such as Hacienda Katanchul and
Hacienda San Antonio Chantuac—became more
well known for the growth and production of
henequen (sisal). But, it was in the central
and northern regions of the country where
the grand haciendas were created that became
the legendary Haciendas de Mexico.
Our selection of Haciendas, Ranchos and
Equestrian Properties are all about Mexican
history and the Preservation of these
architectural legacies. These properties
should be considered personal investments of
timeless endurance that will enhance ones
own future legacy. It is ones opportunity to
engage in a lifestyle of old world tradition,
elegance and romance.
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