Former hacienda of Chichimequillas, Colonial hacienda in El Marqués, Mexico

The former hacienda of Chichimequillas is a colonial estate in El Marqués composed of stone buildings and surrounding agricultural lands. Located at approximately 1,965 meters (6,440 feet) in elevation, the property maintains the original layout and structures of its working past.

The Discalced Carmelites established the hacienda in 1691, making it a strategic point along the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro trade route. The complex served an important role in connecting settlements and economic centers throughout the region.

The name Chichimequillas comes from Nahuatl and means "red earth". The chapel, dedicated to Saint Teresa of Jesus, houses an image of the Santo Cristo de Burgos placed there by Remigio Noriega Lazo after he bought the estate in 1885. The hacienda was a starting point for evangelizing the Chichimeca peoples of the region.

Access to the property is restricted and requires permission from the current owners before visiting. Plan ahead for your visit, as the grounds continue to operate as an active agricultural enterprise.

The hacienda's name comes from Nahuatl and means "red earth". Its water came from two reservoirs: El Carmen, built in the 19th century, and Del Pilar, built by Remigio Noriega Lazo, which collapsed in 1916 after being struck by lightning. The 2010 census recorded just 6 residents at the site.