PARADOR - MUSEUM SANTA MARIA
A beautiful Parador with eight deluxe rooms and a Museum consecrated to Sacred Art, located in La Trinitaria, Chiapas

The Parador - Museum Santa Maria is located along the Mayan Route in the border region of Chiapas. The distance from the Parador to the archaeological zone of Chinkultic is only ten kilometers, whereas the distance to the multicolored Lakes of Montebello is 13 kilometers.

The building dates from the XIX century and has through extensive renovation been brought back to its former splendor. Its interiors are decorated throughout with period furniture and works of art covering many centuries, creating an evocative and exclusive atmosphere.

The Museum of Sacred Art:
The museum features a magnificent collection of art from the XVI to the XIX centuries. Here is a spectacular setting, filled with important paintings, sculptures and objects of gold. The museum is a showcase of European and Mexican artists and painters, bearing testimony to colonial Chiapanecan plastic arts.

Furthermore, the museum features beautiful pieces carved in ivory from the XVII and XVIII centuries, sculptures that seem to come alive, evoking the Naos of China that during centuries arrived at Veracruz, bringing treasures that are a part of Mexico’s great cultural heritage.

The Museum of Sacred Art of the Parador - Museum Santa Maria, welcomes visitors in order to spread knowledge of the cultural history so unique to Chiapas and Mexico.

Accommodations:
It is a delight to sit in the shade of the Parador’s terraces, taking in the smell and sight of colorful flowers, as well as enjoying the view of the open landscapes surrounding the estate. There are eight opulent guest rooms, all decorated with works of art and exceptional antique furniture. A stay at the Parador - Museum Santa Maria is a treat for all senses.

The eight deluxe rooms are:

·    THE CHIAPANECAN ROOM: Chiapas has great artisan traditions, and this room invites you to delight in furniture and textiles that on a daily basis were part of Chiapanecan life. The room has two double beds and a bathroom with shower.

·    THE FRENCH ROOM: In the XIX century, during what is referred to as the Porfiriato Period, the wealthy landowners of Chiapas imported French furniture, being part of the craze for French furniture all over the country, The French room is a beautiful example of the finesse and the good taste of the time. It features a double bed, a bathroom with bathtub and a working fireplace.

·    THE PLATERESQUE ROOM: This beautiful chamber pays tribute to the pair of beds from the famous Ordaz Collection, obtained when the City of Mexico auctioned off important furniture in the 1940s. The beds are in the style of Spanish Plateresque, and the rest of the room’s decor harmonizes perfectly with the stone fireplace, granting an atmosphere of great comfort. The room has two individual beds, a bathroom with bathtub and a working fireplace.

·    THE ART NOUVEAU ROOM: The brass bed, the lamps in pastel colors, the European paintings, the antique radio, everything is coming together in this cozy room. The room has a double bed and a bathroom with shower.

·    THE SPANISH ROOM: The furniture in this room bears testimony to the strong influence of the Spanish neo-Renaissance style that was so fashionable in Mexico. Here, one finds beautiful pictures on the walls and an evocative balcony facing the magical and beautiful landscape, a truly romantic setting. The room has a double bed and a bathroom with bathtub.

·    THE COMITECAN ROOM: This room pays tribute to the quality of the cabinet makers of the region of Comitán de Domínguez. The wood of the furniture is from the area and all decorative items of the room represent the simplicity of the Comitecan province. The room has two single beds and a bathroom with bathtub.

·    THE EMPIRE ROOM: A wonderful bed welcomes guests in this room; the furniture evokes the use of brass and copper that was in style in the period referred to as Decimonónicas. The room has a double bed and a bathroom with shower.

·    THE ALFONSINA ROOM: The wood of this room is from the mother country, Spain, and reflects Iberian elegance. Beautiful furniture, a balcony and a feeling of belonging is what the Alfonsina Room is about. The room has two single beds and a bathroom with shower.

Restaurant "The Geraniums":
In the magnificent and unique restaurant "the Geraniums," you will enjoy original recipes from the succulent Chiapanecan cuisine, along with a variety of national and international dishes, and not the least exquisite organic coffee from the orchard.

Bar “La Bella Epoca”:
The bar, “La Bella Época" (The Beautiful Time,) doubles as a game and TV room. Here, you can pass good moments sharing a game of billiard while enjoying a cocktail and tasting the delicious snacks from the region.

Services:
·    Tours to the Lacandona jungle

·    Private parking

·    Laundry services

·    Landscaped gardens available for banquets and receptions in beautiful surroundings

·    Car rental

·    Rental of small planes

Social Events:
The Parador – Museum Santa Maria is fully equipped to offer magnificent luncheons, dinners and banquets for celebrating the most significant events in your life, being it a wonderful birthday or the most unforgettable wedding.

Unforgettable weddings:
Imagine yourself in the beautiful gardens of the Parador – Museum Santa Maria having your beloved family and friends bearing witness to a unique event: Your wedding.

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life and at the Parador – Museum Santa Maria they will make sure that it will be an unforgettable memory. The personnel will take charge of all the aspects of this great day, reception of guests, the ceremony and all you may wish for. The chef is at your disposal for the planning of the menu and will be more than eager to offer regional Mexican dishes.

Romantic dinners and anniversaries:
If you are looking for romantic and magic moments, to celebrate an anniversary or simply to enjoy with your better half, the Parador can recommend several options of dinners that will be unforgettable experiences. What would you think on having a candlelight dinner in the luscious gardens of the Parador?

An extended selection of menus are available but if you have a particular desire the Parador can create your "special moment," the personnel is there to fulfill your fantasies, so that you can enjoy the most romantic moments of your life.

Location:
The Parador - Museum Santa Maria is located along the Mayan Route in the border region of Chiapas. The distance from the Parador to the archaeological zone of Chinkultic is only ten kilometers, whereas the distance to the multicolored Lakes of Montebello is 13 kilometers.

How to get to the Parador:
When arriving at Comitán de Domínguez, Chiapas, continue towards the town of La Trinitaria. Before arriving at La Trinitaria you will find a deviation that indicates the Lakes of Montebello, from that deviation you have to count 22 kilometers and to the right side you will find the signboard of the Parador - Museum Santa Maria. Turn at the sign and continue two kilometers until you arrive at the Parador.

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