The mansion was constructed using imported materials, including Carrara marble and ironwork from England.
The property contains a collection of clocks, porcelain, and art pieces acquired by the family during their travels across Europe.
The family residence was converted into a museum in 2002 to commemorate the centenary of its construction.
The iron gate at the entrance was imported from the Eiffel workshops in Paris.
The house retains the original 20th-century layout, including the layout of the private chapels and dining rooms.
Quinta Montes Molina is a 1902 eclectic-style mansion located on Paseo de Montejo, the primary historic avenue of Mérida. Built for Don Aurelio Portuondo y Barceló, the residence features European architectural influences including neoclassical elements and white Italian marble floors. The house retains its original period furnishings, European antiques, and Baccarat chandeliers. The estate functions as a museum offering guided tours that document the socio-economic era of the Yucatecan henequen boom. The property remains owned by the Montes Molina family, who have preserved the private residential character of the mansion. The exterior grounds feature extensive gardens and large ceiba trees. The venue is frequently used for private cultural and social events in addition to its museum operations.
The front facade from the Paseo de Montejo sidewalk and the central garden courtyard.
Join the official guided tour to access rooms not open to general walk-in visitors.
Check the official website for current event closures as the venue frequently hosts private functions.
Combine your visit with a walk down Paseo de Montejo to see other nearby mansions.
Attempting to visit during private social events, which close the property to public tours.
Closed on Mondays.
Maintain a quiet demeanor; formal or business-casual attire is respectful given the residence's history.
