Colorful Door

La Parroquia

La Parroquia, Centro San Miguel de Allende

Sunset Mood

Rough Terrain in Mexican Canyon

High Plains Drifters in Mexican Mountains

First floor reception balcony

Built in 1774 the now beautifully decaying ruin of the former hacienda Jaral de Berrio was Mexico’s largest hacienda. As was the style in 19th century Francophile obsessed society, the main building was lavishly furnished. Walls were hand frescoed or hung with imported French wallpaper.

Imagine the former elegance and culture

Built in 1774 the now beautifully decaying ruin of the former hacienda Jaral de Berrio was Mexico’s largest hacienda. As was the style in 19th century Francophile obsessed society, the main building was lavishly furnished. Walls were hand frescoed or hung with imported French wallpaper.

Imagine the former elegance and culture

Built in 1774 the now beautifully decaying ruin of the former hacienda Jaral de Berrio was Mexico’s largest hacienda. As was the style in 19th century Francophile obsessed society, the main building was lavishly furnished. Walls were hand frescoed or hung with imported French wallpaper.

Imagine the former elegance and beauty

Built in 1774 the now beautifully decaying ruin of the former hacienda Jaral de Berrio was Mexico’s largest hacienda. As was the style in 19th century Francophile obsessed society, the main building was lavishly furnished. Walls were hand frescoed or hung with imported French wallpaper.

Imagine the former elegance and culture

Built in 1774 the now beautifully decaying ruin of the former hacienda Jaral de Berrio was Mexico’s largest hacienda. As was the style in 19th century Francophile obsessed society, the main building was lavishly furnished. Walls were hand frescoed or hung with imported French wallpaper.

Imagine the former elegance and beauty

Built in 1774 the now beautifully decaying ruin of the former hacienda Jaral de Berrio was Mexico’s largest hacienda. As was the style in 19th century Francophile obsessed society, the main building was lavishly furnished. Walls were hand frescoed or hung with imported French wallpaper.

Imagine the former elegance and beauty

Built in 1774 the now beautifully decaying ruin of the former hacienda Jaral de Berrio was Mexico’s largest hacienda. As was the style in 19th century Francophile obsessed society, the main building was lavishly furnished. Walls were hand frescoed or hung with imported French wallpaper.

Imagine the former elegance and beauty

Built in 1774 the now beautifully decaying ruin of the former hacienda Jaral de Berrio was Mexico’s largest hacienda. As was the style in 19th century Francophile obsessed society, the main building was lavishly furnished. Walls were hand frescoed or hung with imported French wallpaper.

Half stairs landing leading from grand entrance in quadrangle to first floor reception balcony

Built in 1774 the now beautifully decaying ruin of the former hacienda Jaral de Berrio was Mexico’s largest hacienda. As was the style in 19th century Francophile obsessed society, the main building was lavishly furnished. Walls were hand frescoed or hung with imported French wallpaper.

Cleansing Energy

Handle with Care

Fabrica La Aurora

Followed by his shadow

Sanctuary of Jesús Nazareno de Atotonilco

On the outside the church complex is very plain with high walls that give it a fortress appearance. The outer walls are about ten meters high; the cupolas reach twelve meters and the clock tower is about twenty meters high.[

Sanctuary of Atotonilco

The Capilla de Soledad or Chapel of Solitude was built between 1740 and 1748. The main altar contains the Virgin of Sorrows, weeping for the crucified Jesus. This chapel is the darkest in the complex as the windows let in little light.

Sanctuary of Jesús Nazareno de Atotonilco

The walls and ceilings of the interior are nearly entirely covered in mural work, sculpture, inscriptions and oil paintings in a style called Mexican folk Baroque. This mural work has led the complex to be called the “Sistine Chapel of Mexico.

San Miguel de Allende

San Miguel de Allende

San Miguel de Allende

Guanajuato Balcony

City built on steep hills of narrow vally

Guanajuato is in a narrow valley, which makes its streets narrow, winding and largely inaccessable to vehicles.

In close quarters every square foot matters

Guanajuato Street Scene

Street Art

Near the Church of the Basilica in Guanajuato, Mexico

Guanajuato, Mexico