Haciendas

One facet of Yucatán exploration that my family only recently discovered is the famous Yucatecan hacienda. Somehow it just hadn’t occurred to us that these magnificent old buildings with their…

Connecting with nature and breathing “country air” is a recipe that we can share with you; 30 minutes from Mérida, along the Baca-Mocochá route. You can enjoy Thai food specialties…

Ancient gardens full of life, a pool that invites you into its beauty, ample guest rooms with colonial style Mexican details, food that’s prepared with ingredients grown on the premises…

When it was first built, in 1640, Hacienda Santa Cruz was a Franciscan monastery. Through time it evolved into a ranch, and during the glorious period of the “Green Gold”…

Paradise in the city. Imagine a place only 12 km from Mérida Centro, where you will find delicious, world renowned gastronomy and unique accommodation, all in a one-of-a-kind setting. It’s…

“We knew we wanted our next trip to be a cooking trip, so Lynn got on it and came up with three options. We chose the Yucatán trip because it…

With construction dating from the 17th century, it has evolved through time from a Franciscan monastery to a henequén hacienda in the 19th century; finally becoming a gorgeous hotel today…

Beautifully restored, Hacienda San Pedro Ochil (“place of the fox” in Maya) is one of seven haciendas whose production of henequén fiber at the end of the 19th C gave…

Many Mérida residents consider restaurant Casa de Piedra at Hacienda Xcanatún as one of the “must’s” to show their visitors. But…there is more to Hacienda Xcanatún than dining…join us for…

Hacienda Petac is something truly out of the ordinary. It offers the gold standard in private vacation rental for groups of up to 14 family members or friends, providing an…

Haciendas in Mexico were the basis of an economic system begun by the Spaniards in the 16th century, similar to the feudal system of Europe. They were efficient farming and…

Hacienda Santa Cruz In our continuing series featuring the unique homes and neighborhoods of Mérida, Yucatán, we are proud to present Hacienda Santa Cruz. Our host is Keith Heitke, a…

We are fortunate to have some of the most magnificent, unique luxury accommodation in the world: the haciendas of Yucatán. For a romantic weekend getaway, let the Hacienda Santa Rosa…

For a wonderful getaway, consider spending a couple of days at Hacienda Chichen Resort and Yaxkin Spa. This is a very special place, with easy access to the site and nearby cenotes. National…