Hacienda Chichen Resort and Yaxkin Spa

An elegant Colonial hacienda totally dedicated to Sustainable Tourism and the welfare of the Mayan communities nearby Chichen Itza. By far the most unique Green boutique hotel and Mayan Spa Retreat found in the Yucatan Peninsula, located just steps from Chichen Mayan ruins, Mexico. The hotel offers guests many fun eco-cultural activities within its vast Mayan Jungle Reserve and Bird Refuge. The hacienda?s property is Yucatan?s most romantic Wedding Destination and a Top Wellness Eco-Spa with a serene Colonial ambiance and great organic gourmet menu selections. The property features a Mayan Art Gallery and Museum, a unique Mayan Boutique, Colonial private Church, Mayan Holistic Spa and Eco-Wellness Center, Mayan Ceremonial Site and a fabulous Mayan natural sweat-bath cave where holistic purification rituals are celebrated by Mayan Elder Healers and Wise-men. Guests also enjoy participating for free in the many cultural festivals, fiestas, and Mayan traditions celebrated all year as part of this hotel's commitment to promote Mexico's rich cultural legacy. The hotel has18 guestrooms and 10 Master-bedrooms or suites; all housed in small cottages with private patio terraces over-viewing lush tropical jungle gardens. Guests enjoy free wireless Internet and a computer guests desk as part of the many courtesies and amenities, including free long distance calls to USA, Canada and Europe when booking any Master-bedroom or Suite. Hacienda Chichen Resort and Yaxkin Spa actively support the Mayan Foundation In Laakeech, a non-profit civil association dedicated to the Mayan Communities welfare, efforts to create jobs for rural Mayan local people among other social oriented volunteer programs. Thus, the hotel staff is 99% rural Maya adults which serve clients with utmost care and friendly disposition. Volunteering for guest is optional and encourage by this unique Eco-Cultural Jungle Resort and Mayan Getaway.
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Beginning in 1923, and for more than 20 years, the main building of this 16th century Hacienda was the headquarters of the Carnegie Institution Maya Archaeological Expedition. Garden cottages were built for the carnegie staff and many fruit and flowering trees were planted in the garden. The cottages have been rebuilt and modernized without destroying their rustic charm. Yaxkin Spa is located within the Hacienda Chichen Resort main gardens .. a few steps away from the impressive Maya archaeological city of Chichen Itza. Yaxkin Spa offers a full range of stress-relief and beauty treatments .. based on ancient Maya culture and rites .. in unique environments ranging from inviting private chambers with open terraces to the couples sanctuary .. a private tropical garden with a cenote water-pool and an open air massage enclave. The natural essential elements found in Wild Organic Melipona Honey .. cacao .. aloe vera .. mayan clays .. herbs .. tropical fruits and flowers invigorate and cleanse the body from toxins and the effects of stress in the body. At Yaxkin Spa .. these natural elements are used in combination with Mayan fine clays .. sisal rubs and marine sponge baths to invoke the unique source of spiritual and physical energy for which ancient Maya healing rites are knows. For complete information on Spa hours .. services and prices please contact us at - yaxkinspa@haciendachicken.com
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Renovated in 2003, this single storey hotel comprises 16 double rooms and 7 suites. Facilities include a bar, a TV room and an air-conditioned restaurant and those arriving by car may take advantage of the car park or garage facilities. Room and laundry services round off the facilities on offer.
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Beginning in 1923, and for more than 20 years, the main building of this 16th century Hacienda was the headquarters of the Carnegie Institution Maya Archaeological Expedition. Garden cottages were built for the carnegie staff and many fruit and flowering trees were planted in the garden. The cottages have been rebuilt and modernized without destroying their rustic charm
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