Built between 1898 and 1904, El Pinar is a living testament to the history of Mérida, Yucatán. With its design and imported materials evoking the grandeur of a European castle, it has been home to business leaders, politicians, and philanthropists. Since 2022, it has been transformed into a museum and event venue, preserving its legacy.
THROUGH TIME.
Henequen rancher, builder, and first owner
Hacendado Henequenero lived it for 48 years and added “Art Deco” elements, according to the style of the time.
Erosa Cámara was a politician, banker, and businessman. He held it for 2 years before selling it.
A businessman in the shipping and tourism industry, he lived there until he died in 2013.
Imported materials such as Carrara marble, red brick, and French slate roofs were used in its construction between 1998 and 1904.
The house contains a collection of 19th-century Sevres tibors, a 17th-century Rocaille mirror, and Murano glass lamps from Venice along with other pieces.
The house stopped being inhabited in 2014. In 2022 it became a museum and event venue, maintaining its original state.
In 1982, "El Pinar" was designated as a Historical Monument of the City of Mérida, acknowledging its historical and architectural significance and ensuring its protection and preservation for future generations.
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