City Sites

Mascota was established in 1592 by early Spanish colonists looking for gold and silver



Mascota's central plaza


The name "Mascota" is from Teco and means "the place of deer and snakes"


The municipality of Mascota is located in the plateau of the Western Sierra Madre mountain chain


Unusual Palm trees


Cobblestone streets and colonial style houses


Virgin de los Dolores (Virgin of Sorrows) Church


A Baroque style, the church was completed in 1880 and took over 100 years to build








Preciosa Sangre de Cristo Temple


Construction began in the 19th century but the temple was never finished


The annual pilgrimages from Ameca to Talpa de Allende


Mascota’s main businesses near the plaza

A Beautiful Historic Hotel

The courtyard at our hotel in Mascota











Our room is #4 on the second floor
Now This is a "key"


The key and lock looked ancient


And so was the room





Happy Hour

















Napoleon Courvoisier

Dinner at El Tapanco

El Tapanco














The chef welcomes us to El Tapanco. Say Cheese


An appetizer of 'panela de quesos' (panela cheese) with sausage, bread, salad and beans

Street Vendors

Street food was popular at night





Al fresco dining on street food

Breakfast at Cafe Napoles

Cafe Napoles is known for its cakes, cookies, sandwiches and designer coffees


During breakfast at Cafe Napoles
we felt the tremor of a 7.5 earthquake that rocked Acapulco and Mexico City

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We met three gauchos at the hotel tavern when they came in after work.
We shared some tequila with them and then went to dinner.
When we returned, they were still there, singing to the radio. So much fun!

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