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Hacienda Xcanatun - A Mexico Boutique Hotel

From Katie West

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Hacienda Xcanatun in a Nutshell
Hacienda Xcanatun - A Mexico Boutique Hotel

The yellow façade of Hacienda Xcanatun welcomes you as you arrive.

© Katie West.
Hacienda Xcanatún (pronounced ssh-cana-TOON) is a member of the prestigious Mexico Boutique Hotels group and a destination unto itself.

Located in a working class neighborhood about 7 miles north of the colonial city of Mérida, this boutique hotel is a retreat that reflects an opulent lifestyle of the past and combines it with modern luxury.

Originally built in the 18th century by one of the most powerful families in the Yucatan, the hacienda subsequently became a major sisal plantation in the region.

In 2000, after a reconstruction that carefully restored many original details, Hacienda Xcanatún (“tall stone house”) opened as a luxury hotel with 18 suites.

Privacy is the rule at Xcanatún. Surrounded by lush gardens and expansive grounds, it is likely that the only time you will see other guests is during those times you sneak away from your breathtaking suite to spoil yourself with a meal at Casa de Piedra, the hotel’s gourmet restaurant.

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