Part of the John Huston collection.

This the stairway to/from the 14km tunnel that led to the city. Banditos!

Some creative photography by Phil. (using a mirror)

Another must-see place in San Sebastion is the stately Hacienda Jalisco (tel. 322/223-1695; www.haciendajalisco.com), built in 1850 and once the center of mining operations in this mining town. The beautifully landscaped, rambling old hacienda is near the airstrip a 15-minute walk from town. Proprietor Bud Acord has welcomed John Huston, Liz Taylor, Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, and a cast of local characters over the years.
The 10 extra-clean rooms have wood floors, rustic furnishings and antiques, and working fireplaces; some are decorated with pre-Columbian reproductions. The ample bathrooms are beautifully tiled and have skylights. Hammocks grace the upstairs terrace, while a sort-of museum on the lower level attests to the celebrity guests and importance the hacienda has enjoyed over the years. Because of its remote location, all meals are included. Rates are $80 per person per night, and includes full breakfast and dinner; alcoholic beverages are extra.