* Hacienda: "The weathered stone walls of the hacienda offered a stark contrast to the vibrant life pulsing through the bustling border town."
* Mission: "The quiet solitude of the mission stood in stark contrast to the chaotic energy of the borderlands, a sanctuary for weary travelers and spiritual seekers alike."
These sentences highlight the contrasting elements often found in borderlands: the traditional, often grand architecture of haciendas juxtaposed with the vibrant, chaotic energy of the border towns, and the quiet refuge of missions amidst the often tumultuous life in the region.