Narcos Mexico has garnered praise from critics and audiences alike for the gritty portrayal of drug lord Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo. The Netflix original series tracks Félix’s rise and fall as he leads the notorious Guadalajara Cartel during the 1980s. The cartel’s staggering success trafficking marijuana and eventually cocaine yielded access to endless money for these drug kingpins. As the cash flow increased their lifestyles, homes, and hideaways became more and more extravagant.

Félix Family Estate

Félix, his wife Maria, and their two kids moved from Sinaloa to this terracotta hued home as his business harvesting and supplying cannabis took off.

The house features a multistory entryway.

Wood paneled ceilings are decorated with carved beams.

A column supported veranda extends from the back of the house. Oversized wood furniture creates an inviting lounge like atmosphere.

Hotel Americas

The Hotel Americas in Guadalajara was described as Félix’s investment property.

In reality it housed Félix’s office and was the site of many important business development meetings.

Tall coffered ceilings and large windows create a spacious sitting area. The 19th century painter Saturnino Herrán Guinchard painted the expressionist artwork on display. It is a part of a triptych titled La Leyenda de los Volcanes.

Rafa’s Stately Home

Félix’s business partner Rafael Caro Quintero (aka Rafa) purchased a grand hacienda adorned with ornate crystal chandeliers, marble statues, and free standing pillars.

The interior of this room screams 80s cocaine opulence.

The Roman shaped pool is complemented by a series of decorative pillars.

Arellano Félix Family Compound

The Arellano Félix family count this waterfront property as their Tijuana compound.

In reality, the filming location is actually a lake front home in Morelos, Mexico nicknamed “La Vista”. Currently listed on AirBnB, the residence has 8 bedrooms and a massive infinity pool.

Félix‘s House with New Wife

The pièce de résistance. The drug lord’s latest property in season 2 is nothing short of spectacular.

The estate comes complete with a lake, private church, and magnificent architectural features.

Elements of Gothic architecture are found throughout the property, as seen in the massive arched windows with intersecting tracery.

The building materials, not the decorations, are the focal point in the estate.

Stone steps from the bedrooms upstairs lead down into the open air courtyard.

The central courtyard is surrounded by stone columns. The columns bear the weight of the verandas.

The courtyard verandas house the living and dining areas.

The Ciudad López Mateos estate used for filming is called the Fincas Santa Isabel.

An aerial view from GoogleMaps shows the elaborate layout of Fincas Santa Isabel.

Maria Gullardo’s Sinaloa Home

Félix’s ex-wife Maria and their two kids settled in this Sinaloa hacienda after they separated in season 1.

The hacienda is surrounded by nearly 2 acres of lush gardens.

Natural light floods the home highlighting the crisp white walls and wood details.

The traditional style kitchen has wood cabinets and colorful tile from the counters up to the ceiling.

The property used for filming is La Cañadita located in Morelos, Mexico. The gorgeous space is available to rent for weddings and other events.

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Seasons 1 and 2 of Narcos: Mexico are available for streaming on Netflix. All images of the houses used for filming are credited in the captions. Images from the show are credited to Netflix.

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