Mario Morenobetter known in the seventh art and the world of international entertainment as Cantinflasbecame one of the biggest fans in the state of Guanajuato has had, as far as other celebrities are concerned. For this reason, the comedian not only bought and built more than one rest house in one of his main cities, San Miguel Allendebut he also made sure that in the future his fans or other Mexicans could access it as tourists.
According to the same protagonist of tapes in the Golden Cinema of Mexicoas The sweeper, There is the detail, The little father and Patrolman 777this property It was a gift to his motherMrs María de la Soledad Reyes Guízar. As a curious fact, Cantinflas’ love for her was so great that he included her name in more than one character in the various productions he made.
Currently the place is a hotelalthough it has been on sale for a couple of years, which was called Posada la Ermita and it is one of the most coveted, colorful and luxurious tourist destinations in the area in San Miguel Allende, Guanajuato, since this residence was a large mansion that at the time he and his family enjoyed as a rest home.
Today, this place operates as a museum, exhibiting items from Cantinflas’ childhood, photographs with celebritiesa mural, as well as furniture, a piano, a table and other objects that he valued during his time of splendor.
The property has 24 rooms. Subsequently, Cantinflas acquired another residence, using it exclusively to receive great personalities such as María Félix, Agustín Lara, Dolores del Río and others.
The place is distinguished by its beautiful views and for being Cantinflas’ favorite refuge to escape the hustle and bustle of Mexico City. Rumored to be currently on sale for over 80 million pesos.
Location: Real Exit to Querétaro #64, Zona Centro, 37774 San Miguel de Allende, Gto.
According to its website, the price for two to four people to spend a day in the luxurious place depends on the type of room.
–Suite with terrace (sleeps 4): This suite features a living room, a separate bedroom and a bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. This suite has a terrace with pool views, a seating area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Includes 2 beds.
–Deluxe Room (sleeps 4): Double room with flat-screen TV with cable channels, private bathroom and outdoor furniture. Includes 2 beds.
–Double superior room – 2 Beds, City View (sleeps 4): This room offers 2 single beds, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom and outdoor furniture. The accommodation includes 2 beds.
He approximate price for any of the 3 options accommodation is a minimum of 4,600 Mexican pesos.
According to the hotel’s website:
“This hotel is located in San Miguel de Allende, declared Heritage of humanity by unesco. A former property of Mexican actor Mario Moreno Cantinflas, it offers an outdoor pool, gardens, free Wi-Fi and panoramic city views. The rooms at the Hotel Posada la Ermita are very spacious, have striking decoration and offer panoramic views of the city.”
In addition, it has these amenities:
All have a sofa bed, fireplace, coffee maker, cable TV and private bathroom. There is also a cozy TV lounge and a reading room. Posada la Ermita is about a 5-minute walk from the Casa Allende House Museum and 600 meters from the city’s main square and the Allende Garden. The Ignacio Ramírez Cultural Center is a 15-minute walk away. Parking is available for a fee. The hotel is located 90 minutes by car from the international airports of Guanajuato and Querétaro.”
