An inn is a type of hotel establishment.
An inn is an establishment intended to provide accommodation services. In ancient times, these were those places that, in exchange for money, allowed peasants, merchants or travelers to stay in their facilities.
Nowadays, certain hotels are called inns, generally when they are small establishments. In this sense, these are buildings with few rooms and offer basic services. Generally, inns are businesses run by their own owners, unlike large hotels. Furthermore, they are usually located in places far from cities.
For example: «When we went to Patagonia on vacation, we stayed in an inn with a view of the lake» , «My parents have an inn located thirty meters from the sea » , «I didn't like the inn in Buzios: its hygiene was poor and the food, not very tasty .
Examples of inns
Some of the most recommended inns in Latin America are the following:
- Apu Lodge, in Peru : to have the opportunity to explore the ancient city of Ollantaytambo of the Inca culture for a few days, as well as to enjoy the centuries-old ruins and the Sacred Valley , there is no better option than the Apu Lodge inn, which It has the ideal amenities for every explorer, such as spectacular showers and orthopedic beds.
- Las Olas, Bolivia : As is often the case with German buildings, this inn has an exquisite finish. From its stairs to its windows, passing through its comfortable beds, it is the ideal place to enjoy the impressive views of Lake Titicaca .
- Capricho, in Argentina : Located in the province of Salta , in the northwest of the country, this inn offers a perfect combination of good service , beautiful style, delicious homemade food and, perhaps most importantly, a privileged location.
It should be noted that, in everyday language, it is likely that inn , hostel , hostel , parador or even hotel appear as synonyms. On some occasions, the notion of inn is also used to name a restaurant or a bar , although this is less frequent.
Inn can be used as a synonym for hotel.
Popular festivals
From December 16 to 24 , popular festivals known as the Posadas are celebrated in Panama, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and El Salvador , which seek to remember the pilgrimage of the Virgin and Joseph to Bethlehem , to find the best place in which to bring the baby Jesus into the world.
Just like Christmas , this celebration has certain customs associated with it that many people adopt regardless of their religious beliefs. For example, one of the fundamental elements of the Posadas is the piñata , which is made with paper mache (made from old newspapers and paste), chopped paper and mud. The piñata has seven peaks, each of which represents a capital sin , and symbolizes a tempting image, capable of corrupting the innocent to lead them to sin.
During the Posadas , one person is chosen to break the piñata; To do this, he must be blindfolded and use a stick. In the darkness of not being able to use your sense of sight, the search for the "knockout blow" is a truly exciting experience . The religious meaning behind this tradition is that by destroying the piñata, temptation is overcome and the gifts are recovered to achieve salvation, which are symbolized by the sweets and fruits that fall from its interior.
Other uses of the term inn
Posada, on the other hand, is a conjugation of the verb posar (to locate in a space, to rest): "The eagle was perched on the rock for a few minutes and then continued with its flight" , "It is common to see seagulls perched on the whales" , "Can you hand me the bottle that is sitting on the table?" .
Posada , finally, is the name of a town in Sardinia (in the Republic of Italy ) and a village in Asturias ( Spain ).