HACIENDA SAN LORENZO OXMAN

 

This hacienda was founded in 1750 and was dedicated to the production of henequen (sisal), agriculture and livestock. The construction itself resembles an ancient institutionalized hospital.  It was once an important rest stop for travelers since it was at the crossroads on the way to the towns of Leona Vicario and Carrillo Puerto, both of which are in Quintana Roo State today.  It was where travelers spend the night before continuing their onward journeys.  The Hacienda also served as a military barracks in 1847 and in 1910, during the War of the Castes and the Mexican Revolution, respectively.  After being abandoned for almost 200 years, it has now been restored and was inaugurated on 16 April 2011.

 

Today it is a short distance from Merida, boasting integrated hospitality services, natural beauty, an aura of Hacienda, and the cool of the underground rivers.  Oxman, reclaims its tradition as a crossroads of the region, offering an open invitation to enjoy this region, which is in the throes of a tourism renaissance.

 

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Oxman Hours: 8 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Sunday

 

HACIENDA LA GUADALUPANA

 

With seven acres adequate for adventure, extreme sports, leisure and recreation, you can make biking or horseback riding, and hiking trails in three different paths according to how you decide to go. One of its main attractions is cenote Xix, where you can go kayaking, fishing or just admire the 35 meter depth of the cavern  surrounded by lush vegetation, in which beautiful palm trees stand over 35 feet high. For those looking for rodeo and bullfighting, the place has an arena to practice this passionate art. Mayan ceremonies are held here and traditional games from the region, unknown in other places such as the Yucatecan lotto, kimbomba and chakara.  

 

The main house of the hacienda stands out, along with the small chapel, souvenir shop and the elegant restaurant with capacity for 300 guests with air  conditioning and assorted menu featuring regional cuisine, and a large elevated pool, data from the time and grandeur of the Hacienda.

 

HACIENDA SAN MIGUEL

 

San Miguel is one of the oldest haciendas in the Peninsula of Yucatan reflects an era that now is part of history, as well as the comfort and respect for nature. The construction of this magnificent hacienda dates from the XVI Century, a few years after Valladolid was founded (in 1543). It has a restaurant, living room, pool with bar, palapa with hammocks, chapel, gardens and walking track to exercise and admire the gardens, in addition to its seven modern bedrooms, the forest area has eight spacious and comfortable furnished cabins.