ABOUT CASA DE COLORES

LOVE PASSION AND DEDICATION

Meet the great team behind Casa de Colores. Since our beginnings in 2021, we have been creating our prestige based on excellent customer service. Behind a successful hotel there is always a group of talented and special people, committed to success. Meet our team and send any questions you have.

Mary Jordan

Embrace the ordinary ~ Reveal its magic

Mary was born in Oklahoma and raised on a farm. Back in the ‘70s, she authored the textbook, A Blueprint for Yearbooks Today, used in high schools and universities throughout the United States. She has a BS in English, an MS in journalism, and an EdD in communications/educational development from Oklahoma State University. She taught high school English and journalism and, later, served as a Professor in the Communication Arts department, University of South Carolina. She then started her own business, and for nearly 25 years specialized in organizing people and events, writing and editing technical documents, traveling, and smoozing.

Mary first fell in love with Mexico while visiting Tzimin and Mahahual in the 1990s. When her husband transitioned in 2009, Mary moved to the beachside paradise of Puerto Morelos, Mexico, where she was happy living as an age 60-something, unencumbered, single woman. Happy attracts happy – and there she met Peter Pope Jones. During one of their many Road Trips across Mexico, they both connected with the city of Guanajuato in the Sierra Madre mountains of Central Mexico. They made Guanajuato their home.

They purchased a rambling, Mexican home (a random room was added here-and-there as each child was born) in Colonia Pastita, one of the oldest neighborhoods of Guanajuato. For two years, they travelled to villages throughout Mexico searching for art, tile, and furniture to provide the “feel” of old-time Mexico. However, they also provided the comfort and amenities that world travellers expect, such as memory-foam mattresses and comfortable furniture. The result: Casa de Colores - -The Best Little Guesthouse in Mexico.

Mary now enjoys writing, photography, travel, and life in general. Although relishing life and becoming a hotelier has temporarily stymied her writing, you can check out her blog at www.LaVidaEsRica.com

In memory of
Peter Pope Jones

I made the decision to make a living as a performer and musician. When there is something inside one's soul trying to get out, it should not be suppressed.

Peter Pope Jones, born in 1951 in Singapore, comes from a family of English parents who served in the Royal Navy. His life has been a journey full of adventures, taking him to live in various cultures and countries.

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From an early age, Peter found his passion in music. At age 12, he got his first guitar and, being left-handed, he decided to reverse the strings. When his instructor urged him to play “correctly,” Peter defied the rules and returned with learned chords and blisters on his fingers. His teacher was not impressed, but that was the last formal lesson he received. Peter became self-taught and a free thinker, and his musical style and approach to life remain unique.

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In 1972, Peter emigrated from London to Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. There, he discovered the vibrant New Orleans music scene, and in 1976, he participated in the New Orleans Jazz Festival, playing the Dobro alongside legendary Mississippi bluesman Svare Forsland. Later, he moved to Dallas, where chance led him to become self-taught again, this time as a luthier.

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Peter has brought his music to stages from England to the United States, Singapore, Thailand and, of course, his chosen home, Mexico. His travels, lifestyle and experiences influence his musical tastes, contributing to his unconventional approach to performances, rhythms and compositions.

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In addition to his passion for music, Peter has also made his mark in the hospitality industry. He began his career in Colorado, where he served as Director of Member Services at the Powder Horn resort. There, he leveraged his outgoing social skills to communicate with members, resolve complaints, and handle marketing and sales. His career took him beyond the borders of the United States, exploring different parts of the world.

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In 1991, Peter, who lived in Beaver Creek, Colorado, made a bold decision: three feet of snow was too much for him. He loaded his car and, accompanied by a friend, headed to Mexico, without looking back. Since then, this country has become his home.

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Peter has two lovely children, both living in the Sonora, Mexico area. His life is intertwined with the various regions of this beautiful country. He has lived in places such as Puerto Vallarta, Cancún, Cozumel, Puerto Morelos, Acapulco, Guaymas and San Carlos. Throughout his life, he has traveled from one end of Mexico to the other on more than 30 occasions. However, one of his first trips took him to Guanajuato, and there he made a promise: he would live in this city one day.

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Together with his wife, Mary Jordan, Peter found a beautiful house in an original area of Guanajuato. Together, they transformed this house into a cozy guest house called Casa de Colores. During their travels through towns throughout Mexico, they discovered treasures such as tiles and art, which they now share with other travelers around the world. Their love for this ancient city inspires them to welcome and introduce others to the beauty and history of Guanajuato.

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Peter's life was a testament to the constant pursuit of passion and authenticity, regardless of established conventions.