The hacienda built by Hernán Cortés is now known as Hacienda San Gabriel de las Palmas, a luxurious hotel with 20 rooms, some featuring private pools, hot tubs, and terraces. The property has been used for various film and television productions, including ‘Marimar’, a Mexican telenovela produced by Televisa in 1994.
The story of the hacienda begins in 1529 when Cortés ordered its construction as a Franciscan monastery. Over time, it served as a sugar plantation and later became an important site during Mexico’s War of Independence and the Mexican Revolution. Emiliano Zapata, a key revolutionary leader, used the hacienda as his headquarters.
The hacienda is also famous for being the setting for several key events in the telenovela ‘Marimar’, including the first meeting between Marimar and Sergio, which took place on its grounds. The show’s protagonist, Thalía, starred alongside Eduardo Capetillo and became a household name in Mexico.
Today, visitors can explore the hacienda’s impressive architecture, featuring Spanish-style arches and semicircular walls, as well as its beautiful gardens and courtyards. The property offers various amenities, including a heated pool, tennis courts, and horseback riding trails.
In addition to ‘Marimar’, the hacienda has been used as a filming location for other productions, such as ‘Carita de ángel’ (2000) and ‘La casa de las flores’ (2018). Its rich history and beautiful architecture make it an ideal setting for any production.
Source: Infobae
