Subsequently during the Mexican revolution the hacienda was expropriated and it was not until President Álvaro Obregón that the property returned to Gillow but was returned with a considerably lower extension. Years later, Gillow's nephew sold the property to Secretary of Defense and the Government of Puebla He later acquired it to make it a tourist complex.
Recently, the former Chautla hacienda was restored and is part of the mission hotels chain. In addition, it is open to the public for guided visits, boat walks or even fishing and camping.
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Architectural details
Without a doubt, the greatest attraction of the Former Chautla Hacienda It is the little castle of the 19th century in the middle of the artificial lake. The building consists of red partitions, similar to an English palace, surrounded by four towers with white applications. Thanks to its aesthetics, it has been the scene of films, soap operas and series.
But that is not all: the property has English -style gardens, wooded paths, a chapel, as well as a museum and a Cooking from Talavera Poblana in its more than 60 hectares. Here, tourists can take guided tours in these spaces to know the history of the place.
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Where is it?
The former farm of Chautla is located in the town of San Lucas el Grande at kilometer 72 of the federal highway to Puebla. Tourists can perform recreational activities such as guided tours, walks, horse or boat ride, as well as fishing and camping.
How to get there?
If you want to visit the Former Chautla Haciendathe most practical option is to do it by car following the federal highway to Puebla. After the first booth, you must take towards San Martín Texmelucan, cross Libertad Sur Avenue and 4 kilometers later you will find the entrance.