A grand former coffee estate in the Colima highlands, set on a 5,000-acre working ranch beneath an active volcano.
Surrounded by the green foothills of Volcán de Fuego, Hacienda de San Antonio is one of Mexico’s great country hotels. The house itself is wonderfully grand: long corridors, tiled courtyards and 25 individually designed rooms looking onto gardens, fountains and the surrounding mountains.
Beyond them lies Rancho Jabalí, the hacienda’s 5,000-acre working estate of coffee fields, farmland and cloud forest. Days are spent riding through the ranch, birdwatching in the forest, picnicking beside a lake or relaxing in the gardens, with the volcano rising above it all.
What we love about Hacienda San Antonio
- Its 25 rooms are grand and individually designed, with Oaxacan wool rugs, Mexican pottery, European textiles, fireplaces and French windows.
- Farm-to-table dining with produce from the hacienda’s organic gardens, orchards, and coffee plantation.
- Plenty of shared spaces: a wood-beamed library, billiard room and Yellow Bar for evening drinks, as well as the enormous Club Room, and a tennis court.
- The 110-foot swimming pool sits at the bottom of the hacienda’s formal gardens, with its own pavilion for lunch and drinks.
- The estate has its own 1,300-metre grass airstrip, so private charters can land directly on Rancho Jabalí;
Adventure and tradition come together across Hacienda de San Antonio’s vast ranch and wild highlands.
Explore Rancho Jabalí’s 5,000 acres on horseback or ATV, winding past lagoons, and through forests and open fields beneath the watchful presence of the Volcán de Fuego. Take to the skies on a hot air balloon ride at sunrise for sweeping views of the valleys and peaks. Learn about the hacienda’s deep agricultural roots with guided farm tours, sampling fresh coffee, cheese, and produce from the organic gardens.
Don’t miss the spectacle of a Charreada, where local horsemen and women showcase centuries-old roping and riding traditions, all enjoyed from the hacienda’s viewing deck with a lavish barbecue buffet.
When to Travel
The best time to visit Hacienda de San Antonio is between November and May, during Mexico’s dry season, when days are warm and sunny (averaging 22–28°C) and perfect for outdoor activities across the ranch and highlands. The cooler mountain climate makes exploring on horseback, hiking, and farm tours especially pleasant. The rainy season, from June to October, brings lush, green landscapes and dramatic skies, though some activities may be weather-dependent. For the clearest views of Volcán de Fuego and vibrant local events like Charreadas, the early dry season months are ideal.
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