María Jesús Rodríguez Hotel Manager ,Casa Pizarro Hotel and Accommodation Manager, Zaguán, a family-owned hospitality company specialising in boutique hotels and tourist apartments, with a strong commitment to restoring and revitalising historic buildings.
With over 26 years of experience in hospitality, including more than 20 years in senior management, she has built most of her career in urban hotels located in heritage properties. Her work focuses on combining heritage preservation with service excellence, creating authentic guest experiences rooted in local culture and destination.
Today, she leads the day-to-day management of Grupo Zaguán alongside its owners, whose vision and hands-on involvement in every restoration, design and interior project define the group's identity and values.
A strong advocate of responsible tourism, María Jesús believes sustainability is not a trend but a way of managing hospitality businesses. For her, it means preserving heritage, supporting local communities and creating places designed to endure. At Grupo Zaguán, she is committed to proving that excellence, profitability and environmental responsibility can successfully go hand in hand.
Casa Pizarro Hotel is part of Grupo Zaguán, a family-owned hospitality company dedicated to restoring and revitalising historic buildings through distinctive hotel projects.
The founding family's vision is rooted in the belief that tourism can be a powerful tool for preserving cultural heritage, revitalising historic town centres and creating a positive impact on local communities. This philosophy shapes every project, combining history, sustainability and genuine hospitality to deliver authentic guest experiences.
Located in an eighteenth-century manor house in the heart of Cáceres, Casa Pizarro Hotel reflects this approach to hospitality. The building has been carefully restored to preserve its architectural heritage while incorporating contemporary standards of energy efficiency, accessibility and comfort.
For Grupo Zaguán, sustainability goes beyond environmental responsibility. It means safeguarding heritage for future generations, working closely with local businesses, artisans and suppliers, supporting the local economy and creating hospitality projects that generate lasting value for both visitors and the community.
