{"id":11736,"date":"2017-03-27T10:12:30","date_gmt":"2017-03-27T14:12:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/?p=11736"},"modified":"2018-06-19T20:44:04","modified_gmt":"2018-06-20T00:44:04","slug":"casa-de-los-venados-mexicos-largest-private-collection-folk-art-valladolid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/casa-de-los-venados-mexicos-largest-private-collection-folk-art-valladolid\/","title":{"rendered":"Casa de los Venados: Mexico’s Largest Private Collection of Folk Art in Valladolid"},"content":{"rendered":"

Casa de los Venados (House of the Deer) in Valladolid is a private museum in Valladolid<\/strong><\/a>, Yucatan, which houses over 3,000 pieces of Mexican folk art.<\/p>\n

It’s the largest of its kind in all of Mexico, and it’s open to the public for a small donation of just 80 pesos.<\/p>\n

Here’s what you need to know about this beautiful museum located just two hours away from Playa del Carmen<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Casa de los Venados – The Beginnings<\/h2>\n

\"Casa<\/p>\n

John and Dorianne Venator<\/strong><\/a> have been collecting art for decades. When they decided to leave behind the corporate world and move to Mexico, they continued to do so but with a focus on Mexican folk art.<\/p>\n

For many years, the couple from Portland (Oregon) and Chicago called a stunning property in Cancun their home.<\/p>\n

However, John and Dorianne decided that they wanted to purchase a colonial-style home somewhere in Yucatan.<\/p>\n

In 1990, just steps away from the main plaza in Valladolid, they found their new home.<\/p>\n

An abandoned and dilapidated structure, the art collectors saw potential in this spacious yet run down building.<\/p>\n

Over the next eight years, they invested and oversaw the building’s restoration.<\/p>\n

The end result proved to be a stunning hacienda-style house with a large, open-air patio in the center, five large, guest suites, one stunning master suite, and a spacious rear patio with swimming pool and entertainment area.<\/p>\n

What is Casa de los Venados?<\/h2>\n

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This private museum in Valladolid is much more than just that.<\/p>\n

It’s also the house of John and Dorianne.<\/p>\n

In other words, the guided tours that take place daily explore the house where the couple lives.<\/p>\n

During the approximately one-hour tour, guests get a walk-through of the different guest suites with names like Diego Rivera<\/strong><\/a> and Frida Kahlo<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

In addition, visitors to Casa de los Venados get to see the back patio and walk through the couple’s private dining room.<\/p>\n

Throughout the tour, over 3,000 pieces of Mexican folk art from all over the country can be found in practically every corner and covering every wall.<\/p>\n

What is Mexican Folk Art?<\/h2>\n

\"Mexican<\/p>\n

Called arte popular mexicano<\/em> in Spanish, Mexican folk art is comprised of pieces that represent or are born of cultural traditions and aesthetics.<\/p>\n

The materials used can be anything from paintings and ceramics to wood, cloth, metal, and much more.<\/p>\n

With 32 states of the Mexican Republic<\/strong><\/a>, there is a wide variety of Mexican folk art that is region-specific.<\/p>\n

From the black ceramics and alebrijes<\/strong><\/a> of Oaxaca to the silver pieces of Guerrero and the colorful ceramics of Puebla, folk art in Mexico is rich, diverse, and vibrant.<\/p>\n

How to Visit Casa de los Venados<\/h2>\n

\"Little<\/p>\n

You can visit Casa de los Venados daily from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

As mentioned above, the guided tours take around 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the guide and the size of the group.<\/p>\n

Donations of 80 pesos per person are voluntary, and all proceeds go to local community organizations and charities.<\/p>\n

Tours are available in both English and Spanish.<\/p>\n

Casa de los Venados is located on 40th Street in downtown Valladolid.<\/p>\n

To get there, find the Tourism Office and from there head to your right.<\/p>\n

Once you cross the intersection you’ll find the large 25 ft. wooden doors of Casa de los Venados about 50 ft. further to your left.<\/p>\n

Enjoy!<\/p>\n

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Contact them today toll-free at 888-537-9797<\/a>!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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