Hacienda Chichen Resort lies just next to the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza on the Yucatan Peninsula. Three Barbachano family's females have run the Hacienda as a eco-friendly cultural destination for over 50 years, and now the newest generation of owners has converted this lovely hacienda into a boutique green hotel dedicated to sustainable tourism. Hacienda Chichen is now an eco-cultural sanctuary that supports the Maya living culture and people, while offering its guests exquisite accommodations and unique personal experiences to connect to the Maya culture, traditions and people.

From the moment you enter the Hacienda Chichen Resort, an eco-friendly compound, you will be enveloped in a tropical garden wonderland where flowers, birds, fountains and antique buildings greet you at every turn. The Casa Principal of the hacienda houses a reception area, a restaurant with seating outside on the terrace or inside in air-conditioned comfort. There is also a library full of historical reference books about the hacienda, the Mayans and the Mayan sites throughout the Yucatan. Upon checking in, you will be escorted to one of 15 bungalows where each room is unique in its history and design. During the last century, many famous archaeologists have stayed at Hacienda Chichen while exploring and studying Chichen Itza, and each cottage is named after a famous archaeologist of the area.

Guests at this Green Hotel have the opportunity to experience many Mayan traditions and true eco-activities to enhance their stay and understanding of the Maya Culture. Most rejoice in the pampering experience of Mayan healing rituals at Yaxkin Spa; then, relax in the Olympic sized swimming pool surrounded by 100-year old trees. 

For green tourism travelers, we recommend to check Chichen Service fabulous eco-cultural vacation packages before booking their stay.  Staying at Hacienda Chichen brings many opportunities to enhance your visit to Chichen Itza ruins; so take time to plan your visit and include: sunset Birding Tour offered by our Mayan birding experts, a true Maya sacred ceremonies; or learn Maya Cuisine and cook a delicious ancient recipe with produce from our organic fruit and vegetable fields: a visit to Merle Greene's Museum; plus, take part in our cultural events; explore the Yucatan Peninsula; or just relax in a hammock and enjoy the peace and quiet of their surroundings. And if you must be connected to the outside world, Hacienda Chichen Resort provides unlimited use of high speed wireless internet to its guests at its open bar terrace in front of the Guest Service Center.

When you come to Hacienda Chichen Resort, be sure to visit the petite Toh Mayan Boutique & Gift Shop where a fine selection of Mayan traditional arts along with exquisite Maya Vessel replicas, fine Maya pottery and Jainas by Patricia Martin, Rodrigo Martin and Roger Juarez are sold. These three artists are the three most acclaimed Mayan reproduction fine artists in the Yucatan. The boutique also offers an exclusive collection of jade and sterling jewelry, various Maya hand dyed weavings and colorful embroidered items.

Each article sold at Toh Boutique is carefully selected for its quality or uniqueness. Proceeds from the sale go towards the Maya Foundation In Laakeech non-profit volunteer work and the hotel's Wild-Herbal Medicine Project which includes ecological awareness activities and workshops to teach local residents the value of managing native habitats. This behavior must be taught before the montes (local wild forest) get destroyed.

We hope that you will take some time to explore our website to find out more about Hacienda Chichen Resort...and then come explore the beautiful tropical jungle gardens and the Mayan ruins at Hacienda Chichen Resort for yourself! For inquiries about our services or the gifts available, please contact us at info@haciendachichen.com.

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