We enter an “hacienda style” Latin American home where all rooms open to a beautiful verdant courtyard complete with a fountain. This is clearly a gardener’s pride and joy.

No matter what one’s taste in art is, visitors will find something that strikes their fancy.

The eclectic art ranges from early ecclesiastical to whimsical to traditional.

Stained glass aficionados will also enjoy a visual treat.

Our hosts have lived all over the world and their many collections show years of fine tuning and a critical eye.

Most things have a story; don’t be afraid to ask our hosts about anything that attracts your attention.

The sala or living room has a beautifully restored 19th century painting of saints and angels retrieved from a ruin of a Mexican church. It was literally covered in mud!

Over the fireplace is a an icon that the wife tripped over while walking in the ruins of a Russian church!  

Even the kitchen has art; the backsplash over the stove is a tile homage to Fernando Botero.

Bedrooms and bathrooms have beautiful locally fabricated cabinetry.

 Walk upstairs and see the outdoor room that has everything anyone could wish for.

There are beautiful views including the Parroquia, an outdoor kitchen, a fireplace and lots of guest seating.

As you descend, we encourage you to notice the variety of plants in the cactus garden.

The husband’s office has displays that further emphasize his wide variety of interests, including the love of reading.

There is a photo of the wife’s father, who was commander of the Bolivian air force. The husband’s great uncle was deployed as a cavalry trooper to Texas during the 1916 Mexican Border Conflict, and there are photos depicting his unit “at the ready” in McAllen, Texas.

“ It is behind the walls you see how we live”

We enter a grand compound in a wonderful location just above the fountain at the corner of Cardo and Aldama.

The beautifully-crafted iron gates and entry door will be open.

Pass through the well-designed kitchen to a patio where the plants and a fountain welcome us.

Come into the living room and see an eclectic mixture of family portraits, a portrait of Sarah Bernhardt and a huge needlepoint rug with monkeys playing musical instruments!

More needlepoint and petit point can be seen throughout the house. In fact, the homeowner made her headboard out of needlepoint; imagine the time that project took!

Our owner built the house over twenty years ago. 

Silver oil lamps have been electrified and sit on leather-topped end tables.

Those of us who admire silver serving pieces will not be disappointed!

The master bathroom has a whimsical collection of four frog paintings. The owner says it represents how many frogs she had to kiss before she found her princely husband!

Note the copper bathtub with a fireplace nearby.

The home office was artfully designed with a partner’s desk and crafted built-ins.

The light-filled sala has antique chests, one of which is an Indian wedding chest on wheels. 

Dragons holding globe lights are on the wall. This area used to be a garden!  

“ It is behind the walls you see how we live”