The bright-yellow colonial construct sits near the bottom of a narrow, sloping cobblestone road, a short distance from the center of the quaint tourist town and its historic church. Livestock are given to graze in the street just outside the massive wooden doors that lead into the farm-style retreat.
THE VIEW is the selling point, with Tejado boasting one of the best vistas of Lake Suchitlan in the area. The hotel is set on a steep bluff that gives way to a lush ravine and overlooks the placid lake and its mountain backdrop, bounded by a slate patio with a Romanesque railing that offers a panoramic view. Wrought-iron cafe-style seating lies under shade trees on the wide terrace at the property's edge.
THE POOL runs a close second as Tejado's big draw. One of the biggest spots to take a dip in town, the pool has the same amazing view of the distant lake and the valley below, fronted by a tall stone waterfall, with a separate section for children to wade.
THE GROUNDS are verdant, meticulously landscaped, and adorned by antique farming equipment -- like weathered wooden wagon wheels, an ox cart and large, carved-wood vessels used by indigenous people to crush grains. The lush greenery is contrasted by brick and stucco walls in the artfully crumbled style that's found throughout the tiny town that saw the arrival of the Spaniards in the 1500s. All across the property, paths of paving stones wind through wide, tree-shaded gardens.
THE RESTAURANT sits poolside, large open structures with Spanish-tile roofs over open-beam wood ceilings and red-tile floors that house long wooden tables. The menu specializes in grilled meat and seafood selections, as well as traditional fare like horchata and pupusas. Light music floats across the eating area, with a singer on weekends who croons easy listening favorites and Rat Pack standards. Breakfast is included in the cost of accommodations.
ROOMS that are moderately priced sit along hacienda-style patios, with high ceilings and decors of bright, primary colors in true Salvadoran style. Some of the accommodations offer impressive views of the lake. All rooms have air conditioning, cable TV, hot showers, and generous bottles of water that are replenished daily.
ARTWORK by local artisans, like colorful pottery, hand-crafted figurines and jewelry in the style of the indigenous Pipi people, are on display throughout the property, with a selections of the pieces available for sale.
Originally posted on vagabuzz.com
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