Chapel La Estancia, Mexico

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Year: 2007.

Cuernavaca, Mexico, became known to the world thanks to its outstanding wedding Chapel La Estancia. It is situated on the territory of a picturesque garden that for a number of years is being used for wedding ceremonies. In 2007 one of the local young architects decided to build in this garden a small glass chapel. Later, he celebrated his own wedding there. Chapel La Estancia is a nice and airy place. Only at first glance, the project of this building looks easy.

Originally the architect wanted to make the whole building in the glass. For the realization of this idea, there must be done a complex system of ventilation in order to escape the greenhouse effect. The floor and the ceiling in the chapel are made from wood, the walls forming glass flat-topped panels that are put 10 centimetres from each other. Consequently, even in a scorching day the room is naturally ventilated. Since that the chapel is hidden under the head of spreading trees, it is a good place where you can escape from the heat.

From a distance the building looks cohesive and the gleams in its walls are not seen. In the evening the chapel is decorated with an effective illumination that makes the building bright inside. It is interesting that in the territory of the garden was planned to build a classical chapel in the colonial style. Architectures from Bunker Arquitectura studio admonished the sponsors of the project that the glass chapel will look better among nature.

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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'BBVA Bancomer' located in 0.46 km (

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Car rental office: 'Super Autos y Camiones' is located in 0.39 km (

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Fuel station: 'Pemex Service Altea S.A. de C.V.' in 0.64 km

Supermarket: 'MerpolIto' in 0.13 km

Parking: 'Vulcanizadora la Mundial' in 0.75 km

Apotheek: 'Farmacia Amigo' in 0.02 km

Police station: 'Municipal Police Center' in 1.7 km

Cafe/restaurant: 'Cocina Económica Socorrito' in 0.12 km

Railway station: 'Tren Cuautla' in 32 km

Nearest airports:
» Benito Juarez Airport MEX - in 57 km

» Hermanos Serdan International Airport PBC - in 93 km

» Queretaro International Airport QRO - in 211 km

» Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport ZIH - in 278 km

» Del Bajio International Airport BJX - in 326 km

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Hotel Spa Posada Tlaltenango

Located in 0 km from Chapel La Estancia
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Rooms: 38

Hotel Spa Posada Tlaltenango offers air-conditioned rooms with a cable TV, a wardrobe and a private bathroom with a shower and toilet. They also come … More: photo, rates and booking

Suites Pintel

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The apartments are equipped with a cable TV, a telephone and a dining area. They also boast a kitchenette with a stove, refrigerator and kitchenware. … More: photo, rates and booking

Villa Bonita Les Terrasses

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Porto Santo

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The suites have elegant decorations and a modern bathroom that includes toiletries and a shower. They also feature a comfortable seating area with … More: photo, rates and booking

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Top destination around Chapel La Estancia - Cuernavaca

It was decided to restore the Palace of Cortes only at the end of the 19th century. This restoration brought a new tower to the palace complex. The cylindrical tower is 15 meters tall. It was added to the north-western part of the building. Starting from the 70s of the 20th century, the building has been home to a museum - El Museo Regional Cuauhnáhuac. This is the right place to visit for everyone who wants to learn more about the history of the region starting from its formation and until modern times. Many exhibitions feature findings of local archaeologists.

In order to relax and enjoy pleasant coolness in the midst of a hot day, visit Garden Borda. This popular area frequently hosts various performances and music concerts. Nowadays, this is a public recreation area, but the garden was the residence of the Habsburg Emperor Maximilian at the beginning of the 18th century. The park still has an old botanic garden with many plants from different parts of the world. Besides that, there are many fruit trees of different types and species.
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