At Hacienda Jurica by Brisas, history is not something that sits quietly in the past. It lives in the arches, gardens, courtyards, and quiet corners of a property that has been part of Querétaro’s story for more than four centuries.
Once an agricultural and cattle-producing hacienda, Jurica opened its doors as a hotel in 1969, beginning a new chapter while preserving the spirit and character of the property that came before it. Today, 57 years of hospitality have added their own layer to a place where the passage of time feels beautifully tangible.
Throughout the hacienda, former working spaces have found new purpose. Old granaries, storerooms and agricultural areas have been transformed into spaces for dining, gathering and unwinding, while the original architecture continues to give the property its distinctive sense of place.
The historic chapel, preserved religious paintings, antique carriages and works attributed to Mexican artist José Chávez Morado add layers of history and art throughout the property. Expansive gardens create an equally evocative setting for long afternoons, intimate gatherings and celebrations under open skies.
It is perhaps no surprise that Hacienda Jurica has become a natural setting for weddings, anniversaries and other special celebrations. There is something particularly meaningful about gathering loved ones in a place that has witnessed generations of stories before yours — and can now become part of your own.
Today, the hacienda offers all the comforts of a contemporary retreat, from its restaurants and spa to its pool, tennis courts and spaces for gatherings. Yet its greatest luxury may be something less tangible: the feeling of being somewhere that has accumulated stories for generations.
At Hacienda Jurica, four centuries of history become part of the stay — and there is always room for another story.