The elegant Hacienda Chichen Resort is a colonial era retreat located in Merida next to the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza on the Yucatan peninsula.

An eco friendly boutique hotel, the Hacienda Chichen is committed to sustainable tourism and is religiously devoted to Mayan culture and local community welfare. Promoted as a ‘home away from home’ the Hacienda Chichen Resort offers a range of cultural experiences from guided tours of local towns and archaeological sites, Mayan cooking classes and a multitude of ecological explorations of the local flora and fauna. The real bonus is the close proximity to the adjourning Chichen Itza ruins. This means that you benefit from having the convenience to explore the ruins before the crowds.

The hotels resolute attention to detail and devotion to delivering the best of Mayan hospitality offers guests a truly inspiring experience. The resort consciously promotes an eco friendly environment rooted in Mayan tradition, which presents guests with plenty of romantic charm.

Offering a number of suites and cottages, each room is uniquely furnished with colonial decor and hand carved wooden accessories. Since the discovery of the Chichen Itza site, archaeologists have favored the Hacienda Chichen Resort as a residence while conducting their academic studies of the site. In tribute to these individuals, the Hacienda Chichen has named each of their cottages after a different archaeologist. Guest rooms at the Hacienda Chichen Resort are air conditioned with en-suite bathrooms and a private garden terrace.

There are also a range of interesting additions to the resort including an art gallery and museum, bird refuge and botanical garden, swimming pool and outdoor terrace bar and restaurant. Perfect for having marguerite’s in the lush tropical gardens in the afternoon or dinner served under the stars in the evening.

The Hacienda Chichen Resort boasts a restaurant serving traditional Mayan cuisine. Authentic and organic, the restaurant serves fresh fruit and vegetables and comes with personalized service.

The resort includes services such as weddings in their 16th century church, a business conference room and guest service centre. There is also a guest library, TV room and free Wi-Fi internet connection.

For the perfect relaxing time, the Yaxkin Spa has it all. Set among the botanical gardens of the resorts grounds, a full range of treatments are offered. After your massage taken in an open air enclave, you can take a dip in a water pool or sooth your mind and body in a steamed bath under an authentic Mayan cave.