That is the "hacienda" of the planter--the "rico" of the _tierra caliente_, with its out-buildings and chapel belfry.

You approach it through scenes of cultivation.

"Peons", clad in white cotton and reddish leathern garments, are busy in the fields.

Upon their heads are broad-brimmed hats, woven from the leaf of the sombrero palm.

Their legs are naked, and upon their feet are tied rude sandals (_guaraches_) with leathern thongs.