Hacienda Xcanatun

Hacienda Xcanatun is just under seven miles from the centre of Mérida. The hacienda, built in the mid 18th century, had fallen into ruins, but after five years of meticulous restoration it is now once more a charming place to stay.  There are eighteen rooms at the Hacienda Xcanatun, located at the edge of the Dzibilchaltun ruins (1500 BC-AD 540), There is also an excellent spa that uses traditional Mayan plants and herbs for treatment.

There are three levels of suite. The Master Suites have separate sitting rooms and their own jacuzzi. Other suites are slightly smaller but spacious. Nine acres of tropical gardens and manicured lawns showcase the local flora and surround two swimming pools. There is also an onsite chapel.

“In Mayan, Xcanatun means tall stone house, and the main building retains a bygone romantic ambience through a mosaic of elegant archways, thick ochre-coloured walls and high wood-beam ceilings. The hotel's 13 suites and 5 guest rooms are bastions of old-world charm, featuring carved wooden colonial furniture and locally sourced stone."

Bride Guide, February 2008