Located in the town of Tayahua, in the municipality of Villanueva, Zacatecas, the El Soyate ranch has established itself as a property of great historical and emotional value for the Aguilar family. Built by the iconic singer Antonio Aguilar as a gift for his wife, actress and singer Flor Silvestre, this space is currently a symbol of the family’s artistic dynasty.
Beyond being a rural property, El Soyate holds a cultural legacy that connects directly to the traditions of Mexican golden age cinema and ranchera music. Flor Silvestre’s granddaughter, Ángela Aguilar, has expressed on multiple occasions her commitment to keeping this musical and family heritage alive.
The ranch has modern facilities, including air conditioning, water wells, agricultural machinery, stables, artificial lagoons, and dirt roads that connect every corner of the property. Among its most significant structures is a chapel, as well as a spacious hacienda where Antonio Aguilar and Flor Silvestre lived and died.
One of the most symbolic aspects of El Soyate is that it was the place where Antonio and Flor celebrated their wedding in 1959 and spent much of their lives together. Both currently rest at the top of a hill within the ranch, from where the entire property can be seen.
Although Flor Silvestre was born in Guanajuato, she chose to live her final years in Zacatecas, guided by her deep connection to the ranch and her husband. Today, Ángela Aguilar and her brother Leonardo continue to share their emotional connection to the place on social media, from where they have also developed part of their careers in regional Mexican music.
The Aguilar Family Legacy
The ranch also houses a notable equestrian tradition. The stables house the Aguilar family’s favorite horses, who have included equestrian shows as a fundamental part of their musical performances. The relationship with these animals has been constant through every generation.
Leonardo Aguilar is the one who, over the years, has shared the most photographs of this place, showing his followers different images of the ranch and where he also boasts of his farming and livestock skills, as he has proudly shared his care of various animals such as horses and cows in various posts.
Despite difficult times, such as a fire that damaged approximately 1,300 hectares of the land, El Soyate has retained its symbolic and historical value. According to Marcela Rubiales, Flor Silvestre’s eldest daughter, the current custodians of the ranch are Pepe Aguilar and Antonio Aguilar Jr., who have continued to care for this property responsibly.
Source: elimparcial
