Welcome once again to my blog, I hope you are having an incredible time enjoying the wonders of architecture and design. Today I want to share with you a new architectural experience that has made me fall in love since I met a picturesque town in my state of Merida, called: La Mucuy.
I met La Mucuy 10 years ago and for some time I visited it quite often, it is a place that catches you by the beauty of its landscapes, the human quality of its people, its climate, its handicrafts and of course its architecture.
A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit this beautiful place again, after spending about 3 years missing it, since nowadays going there is not as easy as it used to be. In this beautiful community, I have spent several memorable family moments that I keep with much affection in my mind and heart. On this occasion, celebrating my niece's birthday was the perfect excuse to spend a great weekend.
This link will take you to the post where I wrote a little about my experiences in this visit, but today I want to tell you why the typical architecture of the area has enchanted me.
Bienvenidos una vez más a mi blog, espero estén pasando unos días increíbles, disfrutando de las maravillas de la arquitectura y el diseño. El día de hoy quiero compartir con ustedes una nueva experiencia arquitectónica que me tiene enamorada desde que conocí un pintoresco pueblo de mi Estado Mérida, llamado: La Mucuy.
Conocí La Mucuy hace 10 años y por algún tiempo lo visité bastante seguido, es un lugar que te atrapa por la belleza de sus paisajes, la calidad humana de su gente, su clima, sus artesanías y por supuesto su arquitectura.
Hace un par de semanas, tuve la oportunidad de visitar este bello sitio de nuevo, después de pasar aproximadamente 3 años extrañándolo, ya que actualmente trasladarse hasta allá no es tan fácil como antes. En esta bella comunidad, he pasado varios momentos familiares memorables que guardo con mucho cariño en mi mente y mi corazón. En esta ocasión, celebrar la vida de mi sobrina, fue la excusa perfecta para pasar un fin de semana grandioso.
Este enlace te llevará a la publicación donde escribí un poco acerca de mis vivencias en esta visita, pero hoy quiero contarles por qué la arquitectura típica de la zona, me tiene encantada.
The place where we spent the night is called: Las Dachas, here we can find a series of cabins, ready to receive those people who want to spend a few days full of tranquility and connect with nature. Las Dachas, is a charming place, is formed by 3 cabins, beautiful and cozy.
These houses maintain the colonial architectural style, which I love, because it is one of my favorites, I really like this kind of houses, because I consider that they are in perfect harmony with the natural environment that surrounds them. This one is my favorite, because it also has a special character that makes it look elegant.
El lugar donde pasamos la noche se llama: Las Dachas, aquí podemos encontrar una serie de cabañas, listas para recibir a esas personas que quieran pasar unos días llenos de tranquilidad y conectarse con la naturaleza. Las Dachas, es un sitio encantador, está formada por 3 cabañas, hermosas y acogedoras.
Estas casas mantienen el estilo arquitectónico colonial, lo cual me encanta, porque es uno de mis favoritos, me gustan mucho este tipo de viviendas, porque considero que van en sintonía perfecta, con el ambiente natural que los rodea. Esta es mi favorita, porque además, tiene un carácter especial que la hace ver elegante.
The roofs of caña brava cane, supported on wooden straps and covered with Creole tile, predominate throughout the area, this type of roof is ideal for places like these, because they are more welcoming and in this place it is quite cold, especially in the mornings and evenings. I really like the finish of the walls and the color palette, because they enhance the wooden details of the doors and windows.
This type of rectangular windows with wooden frames and bars protruding from the wood are also very common here. Some windows are made of glass and others keep the wooden ones. We also often see those beautiful wrought iron details, which resemble small balconies, at the bottom of the windows.
We spent the night in the family house and not in the cabins specifically, so I do not have any interior pictures, because we did not have time, maybe another time, I can share the interior of these houses, which are very spacious, with elongated corridors around them, a huge living room, as well as the kitchen and in every corner natural materials such as wood predominate.
Las cubiertas de techo de caña brava, apoyados sobre correas de madera y recubiertos con teja criolla, predominan en toda la zona, este tipo de techos, es el ideal, para sitios como estos, porque son más acogedores y en este lugar hace bastante frío, especialmente por las mañanas y noches. Me gusta mucho el acabado de sus paredes y la paleta de colores, porque realzan los detalles en madera, de sus puertas y ventanas.
Este tipo, de ventanas rectangulares con marcos y rejas que sobresalen de madera, también son muy comunes, aquí. Algunas ventanas son de vidrio y en otras se mantienen las de madera. También solemos ver esos detalles hermosos construidos en hierro forjado, que se asemejan a pequeños balcones, en la parte inferior de las ventanas.
Pasamos la noche en la casa familiar y no en las cabañas en específico, por eso, no tengo ninguna fotografía interior, porque no nos dio tiempo, tal vez en otra oportunidad, pueda compartir el interior de estas casas, que son muy espaciosas, con pasillos alargados a su alrededor, una sala enorme, al igual que la cocina y en todos los rincones predominan materiales naturales como la madera.
In the surroundings of the houses, green predominates, open spaces of grass, gardens and stone and brick walkways. Being here, gives me peace, relaxes me totally and makes me feel at home, as it takes me to the other end of this Andean State, where my parents' house is, because the houses and the environment in general are very similar.
The beams and columns that we can appreciate are made of rustic wood, placed practically natural, only coated with a layer of paint or varnish, this is so nice and harmonious to the eye. The roof purlins are also wooden trunks but much thinner. The use of these types of materials, make simple places, such as these, are charming.
En los alrededores de las viviendas, predomina el verde, espacios abiertos de césped, jardines y caminerías de piedra y ladrillo. Estar aquí, me da paz, me relaja totalmente y me hace sentir en casa, ya que me traslada al otro extremo de este Estado Andino, donde está la casa de mis padres, porque las viviendas y el ambiente en general se asemejan mucho.
Las vigas y columnas que podemos apreciar son de madera rústica, colocadas prácticamente al natural, solo revestidas con una capa de pintura o barniz, esto es tan agradable y armónico a la vista. Las correas de techo también son troncos de madera pero mucho más finos. El uso de estos tipos de materiales, hacen que lugares sencillos, como estos, sean encantadores.
This visit was special, because we walked a lot along the road, so I could better appreciate the houses that give life to this beautiful town, most of these are inns, for being a tourist place, rich in very attractive natural places, such as the Mucuy Natural Park, which is part of the Sierra Nevada National Park, Lagunas, in addition to its craftsmanship.
In the following two photographs, we can appreciate a more modern style, but that maintains the colonial influence, by the materials used in the type of roofs and windows.
Esta visita fue especial, porque caminamos bastante por su carretera, así pude apreciar mejor las viviendas que le dan vida a este bello pueblo, gran parte de estas son posadas, por ser un lugar turístico, rico en lugares naturales muy atractivos, como el Parque Natural la Mucuy, que forma parte del Parque Nacional la Sierra Nevada, Lagunas, además de su artesanía.
En las siguientes dos fotografías, podemos apreciar un estilo más moderno, pero que mantiene la influencia colonial, por los materiales que usan el tipo de techos y ventanas.
From the road we can admire houses with beautiful corridors around them, Creole tile roofs, which look quite old, windows with protruding wooden details, caico, brick or similar ceramic floors, which combines perfectly with the rest of the materials. The roofs are generally hipped and gabled.
Desde la carretera podemos admirar casas con hermosos pasillos en su alrededor, techos de teja criolla, que se ven bastantes antiguos, ventanas con detalles en madera sobresalientes, pisos de caico, de ladrillo o de cerámica similar, que combina perfecto con el resto de materiales. Los techos por lo general son a cuatro y dos aguas.
On our tour, we found the House of Culture, I managed to take some pictures from the road, since it was Sunday and everything was closed, we can see that it maintains the typical distribution, long corridors with columns all around, hipped tile roofs, wooden beams and stone details. In this house, we can learn more about the culture of this town, know its history, its traditions, its cultural past, I was very curious to enter and discover everything they have to tell here.
En nuestro recorrido, nos encontramos con la Casa de la Cultura, logre tomarle algunas fotos desde la carretera, ya que era domingo y todo estaba cerrado, podemos ver que mantiene la distribución típica, alargados pasillos con columnas en todo su alrededor, techos de tejas a cuatro aguas, vigas de madera y detalles en piedra. En esta casa, podemos aprender más acerca de la cultura de este pueblo, conocer su historia, sus tradiciones, su pasado cultural, me quedé con mucha curiosidad por entrar y descubrir todo lo que tienen por contar aquí.
The next picture is of a small pizzeria, it is called Pizzas Alfredo, it is an incredible place and their pizzas are a delight, the wood-fired pizzas are out of this world. This time, I leave with the desire to eat here again, because they are usually open in the evenings, it will be another time. But from the architectural point of view, it is a very cozy place, very familiar, its interior design is rustic and natural that makes you live a unique experience.
La siguiente fotografía es de una pequeña pizzería, se llama Pizzas Alfredo, es un lugar increíble y sus pizzas son una delicia, las pizzas a la leña, son una cosa de otro mundo. Esta vez, me voy con las ganas de comer aquí de nuevo, porque generalmente abren por las noches, será en otra oportunidad. Pero desde el punto de vista de la arquitectura, es un lugar muy acogedor, muy familiar, su diseño interior es rústico y natural que te hace vivir una experiencia única.
The environment of this site is charming, we can find beautiful murals, made of stone or clay. Stops that maintain this architectural style, where wood and Creole tile enhance its beauty, achieving a perfect contrast between the built by man and the majestic nature.
El entorno de este sitio es encantador, podemos encontrar hermosos murales, realizados en piedra o en arcilla. Paradas que mantienen este estilo arquitectónico, donde la madera y la teja criolla realzan su belleza, logrando un contraste perfecto entre lo construido por el hombre y lo majestuosa naturaleza.
The Mucuy is a dream place, where you can escape from the routine and connect with nature, including their homes, I would live here delighted with life. If someday you travel the trans-Andean road to Merida, do not hesitate to visit this beautiful town and enjoy its architecture, its gastronomy, its crafts and its people.
I hope that my publication has been to your liking, I will be sharing some buildings of my region that catch my attention.
See you in the comments . Blessings to all
La Mucuy es un sitio de ensueño, donde puedes escapar de la rutina y conectarte con lo natural, incluyendo sus viviendas, viviría aquí encantada de la vida. Si algún día recorres la carretera trasandina de Mérida, no dudes en conocer este hermoso pueblo y deleitarte de su arquitectura, su gastronomía, su artesanía y su gente.
Espero que mi publicación haya sido de su agrado, estaré compartiendo algunas edificaciones de mi región que llamen mi atención.
Nos vemos en los comentarios. Bendiciones para todos
My language is Spanish so I use the translator DeepL, in its free version, the images were taken by me, with my Yezz max phone and my siragon camera.
Mi idioma es el español por tanto uso el traductor DeepL, en su versión gratuita, las imagenes fueron tomadas por mí, con mi telefono Yezz max y mi cámara siragón.
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I loved reading your publication, my memory flew to the memories I have of Merida with my family, I am glad to know that there is this style of places where nature prevails and where it is free to be appreciated by visitors and locals of the state.
It is a great way to highlight the architectural history of the state and the beauty of the place.
Thank you very much, I'm glad you liked it, yes, it's a very nice place, the landscapes are a real poem. I would love to take a look at all the towns in my state. I have several to know. Greetings and blessings @ginethchira2301
What a beauty I have it engraved in my mind and heart, when I visited so many years ago; there I had chocolate with milk bread that was in a bakery that still does not know if it exists, that town remained as the works of art made on a canvas ... it's amazing how it remains beautiful, picturesque, colorful and with the colonial baroque style of the era of red roof tiles and green meadow in a pleasant climate.
Thank you for sharing these beautiful images in one of them, I imagine that the child is your beautiful and blessed son. Gratitude for making me dream again that I'm walking with you while we have a nice chat @doriangel
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I apologize, thank you for letting me know. I have already posted the answer in English. Infinitely grateful for your respect and consideration in notifying me about posting in English first in this community @aplusd
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Thank you, my friend, for your beautiful comment. Juan Chocolate, it will be the place you say, it is right at the entrance of the village. That's how the town is, it is charming and remains the same, some new things, but the charm is not lost. Thank you for remembering my state in this way. A hug. @janitzearratia
Wao Doris did not imagine that it still exists many years ago since that last time there, the hot chocolate with the milk bread is delicious.
Greetings @doriangel. How are you doing? Certainly, the Mucuy is the perfect hideaway to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. I likewise admire the colonial architecture there as they blend easily with nature as you said. It's truly the ideal environment to relax, de-stress, and forget about the cares of the day! 😊
How's that community today? Is it still maintaining its serene atmosphere and rural vibes? Is the fast-moving development of urbanization starting to creep in?
Hello, very well and how are you? @storiesoferne
Thank you very much, La Mucuy is a lovely place, you breathe a lot of peace there.
The visit I told you about was 15 days ago and I noticed that they have made new constructions, but they are inspired by the same style, they are generally cabins and recreational centers for tourism purposes. There is still that serene and peaceful atmosphere, people live mainly from agriculture, livestock and many have jobs in nearby cities. Crafts and tourism, I think it was the main economic source, but this has declined considerably in recent years, due to the pandemic and the general situation of the country. Tourism, however, is always present and is becoming active again.
Okay I see - awesome observations @doriangel! I'm glad that Mucuy still has mantained that natural atmosphere for an authentic experience of the rural environment, much closer to Mother Nature. Though tourism is coming back, it's still acceptable as long as visitors are truly after the real essence.of that neighborhood, that's the tranquility of the site. Blessings! 🙏😊
Yes, I agree, they are people who seek to connect with the natural, with the simple and peaceful. My state of Merida has many good things to promote tourism, especially in the towns and villages, ideal for mountain lovers. There is only one beach, which is even closer to cities in other states, but no, here the attraction is nature and mountain recreational activities, more than anything else. I hope little by little, to show a little of all these towns, as I get to know them too, because I still have many municipalities to know.
I hope you are having a great day.
Awesome! I look forward to experiencing more remarkable landmarks from your homeland. It will be a delicious treat indeed. Have an enjoyable one! 😊
Thank you so much. ☺️ Gladly. So shall. It is a pleasure to write about my land. I hope you have a great day
Hi @doriangel, Merida state has beautiful landscapes, the cabin is very well located, the mountain makes a perfect contrast and offers a beautiful view of the place, it is the ideal destination when you want to relax and escape from the urban dynamism.
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It is perfect to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and take a breath of fresh, clean air. Thank you very much for your comment. Have an amazing day. @belkyscabrera
Hermoso atractivo, para un compartir en familia.
donde se respira aire puro, con una arquitectura tradicional, única que transciende.
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