A beautifully restored 17th-century historic hacienda in the heart of Mexico’s Yucatán, just 40 minutes from Mérida.
Hidden among gardens and lily ponds on the Yucatán Peninsula, Hacienda Tamchén has all the character of a 17th-century estate, with understated contemporary design. The property comprises a main limestone house and three private casitas, each with its own plunge pool and terrace.
Days might begin with breakfast prepared by the resident chef before setting out to explore Mérida’s markets, swim in cenotes or visit the ancient Maya cities of Uxmal and Chichén Itzá.
What we love about Hacienda Tamchen
- The original stonework and soaring ceilings, which reflect the property’s 17th-century origins.
- Great entertaining spaces, including an impressive kitchen and double-height dining room, furnished with a mix of antiques and mid-century pieces.
- Accommodation is spread across the main house and three separate casitas in the gardens, giving multi-generational families and groups plenty of privacy.
- The long swimming pool at the centre of the hacienda, set among stone terraces and gardens planted with native species that attract a variety of birdlife and butterflies.
- An on-site chef prepares impressive three-course dinners that showcase regional ingredients and flavours.
- The proximity to stunning local beaches, underground cenotes, and the nearby ruins of Uxmal and Chichén Itzá.
Hacienda Tamchén is both a wonderful place to slow down and a base for exploring the Yucatán’s rich history and landscapes.
Enjoy the inviting swimming pool and picturesque gardens, sway in a hammock beneath the trees with a book, head for a massage, or indulge in impressive three-course dinners put together by the accomplished on-site chef.
Beyond the estate, guests can wander the nearby colonial towns of Merida and Campeche, explore the majestic ruins of Uxmal and Chichen Itza, and visit deserted local beaches and cenotes. Don’t miss the Celestún biosphere, a wintering zone for more than 400 species of migratory birds, including flamingos.
Hacienda Tamchen is located just 45 minutes from Merida, the capital of the Yucatan peninsula in southeast Mexico. The hacienda is 2 hours and 15 minutes from the colonial town of Campeche.
There are direct flights to Merida from a number of locations within Mexico, including Mexico City, Oaxaca, and Cancun. Merida can also be easily reached from Miami, Houston, Dallas, and Havana.
When to travel
The hacienda is best visited between December and April, when the days are hot, and rainfall is at a minimum. The “rainy” season begins in June and continues until November, with September and October seeing the most rainfall.
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