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A Mexican hacienda in the Yucatan

Highlights

Spend 4 nights in an authentic, colonial era hacienda
Visit and spend the day with a local Mayan community
Take a boat tour to watch flamingos and crocodiles

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What you'll do

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Experience the best the Yucatan Peninsula has to offer: Mayan heritage, amazing natural richness, and historical architecture from the colonial era.

This uniquely crafted experience shows you some of the best off the beaten path experiences in the Yucatan Peninsula. The area is full of history, culture, amazing gastronomy, and some of the most stunning natural sights in Mexico.

Your unique accommodation is centred around the beautiful Hacienda San Francisco Tzacalha in the Yucatan peninsula, located in the little town of Dzidzantun, an hour away from the city of Merida. The hacienda has been restored to welcome visitors, and invites them to explore its massive grounds full of fruit trees.

As part of the activities included, you will take a boat ride in Ria Lagartos, with the opportunity to watch crocodiles and several types of birds, where the highlight is the beautiful flamingo.

You will also get a unique view at the every day life of the descendants of the Mayan people, as we visit a small community where we will be invited to cook traditional dishes, weave hammocks and carve traditional jewellery.

What's included

Included

Extended Traveller insurance, valid for the entirety of the tour (5 days)
4 overnights in the beautiful Hacienda Tzacalha
4 breakfasts at the hacienda, including taxes and service charges
1 lunch during the tour on day 3
2 dinners at the hacienda, including taxes and service charges

Entrance fees according to described itinerary
Boat tour in Ria Lagartos
Private vehicle for the group with A/C (highway fees, parking fees and driver expenses included)
Licensed English-speaking guide
Small private tour (max 8 guests)

Your local host

Alex and Team

Alex and his team take you to see the less visited, more authentic side of the country. Even if you’re staying in a big resort area, we have designed our tours to focus on unique experiences.

Wander through cobblestone streets, watch craftspeople in their workshops (or participate in craft making!), taste the food, and learn how to make it. Visit the natural wonders of Mexico, and marvel with our rich culture.

Having worked in tourism in Mexico for 50+ years, we have curated our experiences to show you only what we love the most.

Alex and his team take you to see the less visited, more authentic side of the country. Even if you’re staying in a big resort area, we have designed our tours to focus on unique experiences.

Wander through cobblestone streets, watch craftspeople in their workshops (or participate in craft making!), taste the food, and learn how to make it. Visit the natural wonders of Mexico, and marvel with our rich culture.

Having worked in tourism in Mexico for 50+ years, we have curated our experiences to show you only what we love the most.

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Location

Located in the eastern-most part of Mexico, the Yucatan peninsula holds a wealth of places to visit: the resort destinations of Cancun, Tulum and Playa del Carmen; the less visited beaches of Progreso, El Cuyo and Sisal; countless cenotes (natural sinkholes) and caves; a dense jungle perfect for hiking and bird watching; a myriad of little towns where the descendants of the Mayan people still speak their native language, and carry on with their traditions; and of course, the dozens of archaeological sites left behind by the Mayas.

Your unique accommodation is centred around the beautiful Hacienda San Francisco Tzacalha in the Yucatan peninsula, located in the little town of Dzidzantun, an hour away from the city of Merida. The hacienda has been restored to welcome visitors, and invites them to explore its massive grounds full of fruit trees.

FAQs

The activity level of this tour is easy

Guests are recommended to bring light, comfortable clothes; walking shoes; sunblock; insect repellent; hat; sunglasses.

The hacienda is located approximately 60 minutes away from Merida airport, please keep this in mind when booking your flights.

We will be visiting local Mayan families at their homes and workshops. While we are welcome, please be respectful, and ask permission before taking pictures or video

Among other activities, you will learn how to weave hammocks and carve traditional jewellery, but the pieces created are not included. They can be purchased on the spot for a small fee.

No, there are no triple rooms available at the hacienda.

Children 0 – 8 years old: free of charge

Children 8 – 12 years old: $230 (USD) discount. Rooms are suitable for 2 adults and 1 child.

Please note that this experience involves a boat tour, some walking, and diving into a cenote. Life vests are typically available for children 4 and older.

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