Hacienda Sotuta de Peon
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MERIDA, YUCATAN, MEXICO
Hacienda Sotuta de Peon is a wonderful place to visit if you’re anywhere near Merida. Haciendas are basically large ranches that were mini cities in and of themselves back in the late 19th century. Henequen which is native to the area was grown in large scale on the western half of the Yucatan Peninsula. Henequen is used to make rope and other products like coaster and hats. Because it required hundreds of manpower hours to operate the equipment that produced the henequen, ranches were often small self sufficient cities. They had everything from hospitals to schools, to churches, as well as the housing needed for workers. There were beautiful mansions and haciendas with tall smokestacks. |
You can take a tour of Hacienda Sotuta de Peon in a mule pulled cart. Since it was built in late 19th century and still has furnishings from that era. There is a hacienda restaurant and gift shop where you can buy products made of henequen. The cenote is where you can have a swim, get a drink at the bar, or have a relaxing massage. Be sure to bring a towel and a swimsuit. Dress comfortable as this tour requires some walking. This is a very popular excursion with 2 tours per day so its best to book in advance.
If you choose, you can stay overnight and experience this dream like setting while staying in one of their villas (small houses). They have regular and deluxe rooms that are equipped with air conditioning, private bath, and wifi. You can enjoy a swim in their grand pool or even enjoy a horseback ride. The community itself is very safe, and close to the nearby Mayan community. The hotel is located in a rural area and there are no public transportation options so its recommended that you rent a car.
If you choose, you can stay overnight and experience this dream like setting while staying in one of their villas (small houses). They have regular and deluxe rooms that are equipped with air conditioning, private bath, and wifi. You can enjoy a swim in their grand pool or even enjoy a horseback ride. The community itself is very safe, and close to the nearby Mayan community. The hotel is located in a rural area and there are no public transportation options so its recommended that you rent a car.
- 2 TOURS DAILY -
Advance Reservations suggested. Packages available that include roundtrip transportation from Merida, lunch and entrance fees.
The hacienda is about 45 minutes south of Merida City and about 3 1/2 hours each way from Playa del Carmen and Rivera Maya.
Leave early, have lunch at the hacienda and then take the 1:00pm tour.
Advance Reservations suggested. Packages available that include roundtrip transportation from Merida, lunch and entrance fees.
The hacienda is about 45 minutes south of Merida City and about 3 1/2 hours each way from Playa del Carmen and Rivera Maya.
Leave early, have lunch at the hacienda and then take the 1:00pm tour.
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Learn more about Hacienda Sotuta de Peon by visiting their website.
Address: Poblado de Sotuta de Peón s/n, 97377 Yuc., Mexico
Phone: +52 999 941 6441
Address: Poblado de Sotuta de Peón s/n, 97377 Yuc., Mexico
Phone: +52 999 941 6441
Updated 10/20/20 - lls