The Secret Gardens of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula Miranda Allfrey - The Huffington Post
go to original August 7, 2016

Have you dreamed of waking up to the sound of birds chirping in your personal tropical paradise? What if I told you, it is possible, and often for less than what you would spend for a hotel. Scattered throughout Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula are beautiful haciendas, welcoming you with open arms. A type of secret garden oasis with textures of architecture and history weaving the fabric of each of their unique stories.

Hacienda is the Spanish word for estate. The haciendas of the Yucatán were working henequen farms, providing the world with the rope nicknamed sisal, due to the port of Sisal stamp on its shipping container. From the moment you see the smokestack or gate you can’t help wishing the walls would come alive and whisper the decades of stories witnessed.

Each Yucatán hacienda was the breath of life in 15th century colonial city of Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. At the height of the henequen (“sisal”) boom, the capital of the Yucatán was the richest city in the world. Today, remnants of the palaces and ruins provide deep romantic stories reflecting the culture, history, and archeological impact both the Mayans and Spaniards had on Mérida, the Yucatán, and the world.

Many of the haciendas have been purchased, revitalized and transformed into personalized accommodations for visitors to the area. Some are designed for weddings, events, or may adorn the cover of international travel magazines or clothing catalogs. The history of both the land and artifacts are each one-of-a-kind, having a poetic style all their own.

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