Historic Significance

Pedro Romero de Terreros arrived in Mexico from Cortegana, Spain. He and Alejandro Bustamante y Bustillo, were co-proprietors of the Real del Monte and Pachuca mines.  An abundant supply of water near the mines was needed in order to process the precious metals. They opted for Huasca de Ocampo and ordered the construction of three haciendas in 1762, one of them being San Miguel Regla. Here he built his residence, one of the most splendid and luxurious of the era.

 With the death of Bustamante y Bustillo, Romero de Terreros became sole owner and one of the wealthiest men in New Spain. King Carlos III named him Count of Regla for the immense wealth he accumulated.

After his death the Hacienda San Miguel Regla passed into the hands of the second Count of Regla who tried to modernize the refining process. However, he passed away before finishing. The third Count of Regla sold the property to the English, but a new system of refining gold and silver left San Miguel Regla obsolete.

During the early part of the 20^th century the hacienda was rescued from oblivion by the Pan-American Club of Doctors. The process of restoration began, returning some of its former glory. Artificial lakes were created and the gardens were rebuilt. During the 1950’s the hacienda was transformed into a hotel and today is recognized as an excellent choice for rest and relaxation.