El Partenón, the extravagant mansion built in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, by Arturo "El Negro" Durazo Moreno, a former chief of police in Mexico City, has been transformed from a symbol of corruption into a vibrant cultural and tourist hub. 

 

This controversial mansion, built with funds obtained through the corruption of El Negro Durazo, cost 700 million pesos at the time and measures more than 20 thousand square meters. In addition, it had a discotheque similar to Studio 54 in New York.

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The restoration, funded with over 13 million pesos from state and municipal governments, included repairing wooden doors, stone statues, and preserving its distinctive Greek-inspired architecture, such as the 33 iconic columns. The upgrades also added modern amenities like bathrooms, an open-air auditorium for 600 people, food and beverage areas, and exhibition halls. Behind it is the traditional Greek triangular stone construction that rests on the 33 columns that support the roof, which in its time served as a space for large parties or as a heliport. A hidden tunnel connecting the mansion to the scenic highway has been sealed for safety.

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To mark its new role, El Partenón will host events such as a local art exhibition and an opera festival, signaling a fresh chapter for this once-controversial landmark.