Mozarabic House: An architectural treasure in Guatemala

The Mozarabic House preserves Mudejar art and Arab culture in Guatemala (Photo: taken from the Facebook profile).

One of Guatemala’s first reinforced concrete structures, Mozarabic House stands as an architectural treasure at the intersection of 9th Avenue and 13th Street in Zone 1. Originally known as Casa Rodriguez after its founder, this property was built between 1895 and 1900 in the Historic Center of Guatemala City. 

This landmark building preserves Mudejar art and Arab cultural influences in Central America, and currently hosts cultural and social events.

The place was the center of celebration of the end of World War I. (Photo: taken from Facebook profile).

In 1919, it housed the British legation in Guatemala and the celebrations of the end of World War I. The building’s Mudejar design features decorative elements by the Quetzaltecan artist Humberto Garavito.

The property’s 16 distinctive spaces include a magnificent dining room and elegant guest lounges that captivate visitors. With its striking color palette and meticulous design, the house transports guests to the refined European lifestyle of the 19th century, an immersive historical experience for all who walk its halls.