Scattered across the henequen-growing heartland of the Yucatán Peninsula, the old haciendas that once drove Mexico's sisal economy into global prominence now stand as the region's most distinctive architectural inheritance — and few have been handled with more restraint than Hacienda San José Cholul, set within jungle gardens near Tixkokob, roughly thirty kilometers from Mérida. The property was converted under the stewardship of Roberto Hernández and later incorporated into the Luxury Collection portfolio, its nineteenth-century structures — lime-washed arcaded porticos washed in lavender and ochre, a towering chimney stack half-consumed by vegetation, stone-columned corridors open to the gardens — preserved rather than smoothed into resort uniformity. The interiors work in the same spirit of calibrated restraint. Guestrooms carry woven palm-thatch ceilings, locally quarried limestone floors, and traditional hamate four-poster beds draped in mosquito netting, alongside hand-painted dado bands in deep terracotta and forest green that reference colonial decorative conventions without pastiche. The dining portico, where exposed wooden beam ceilings and wrought-iron chandelier fittings frame ladder-back chairs around linen-covered tables, extends toward the jungle through the same arched openings visible from the garden. At the pool, woven palm canopies shade hammocks strung mid-water between dark timber posts — an arrangement that belongs entirely to this landscape and no other.

30min drive from Mérida

Hacienda San José opens its doors to offer our guests the opportunity to delve into its rich culture and traditions. Strategically located just 30km from Izamal, known as the fascinating "City of Three Cultures" with its impressive yellow buildings, only 110km from the majestic pre-Hispanic site Chichen Itza. Discover the authentic Yucatecan essence in every corner of this historical refuge!In 1999, the Hacienda was restored and transformed into a hotel, with the vision of providing a complete connection to the historical and biocultural richness of the Mayan world. After a meticulous restoration process, the original architectural features were retained, ancient Mayan construction techniques and materials were rescued. Adapting spaces for hotel functions preserved the splendor of the past, respecting existing proportions.Upon arrival at the reception, you will find the exclusive Taller Maya boutique, with artisanal creations designed especially for our guests, connecting Mayan wisdom