The most authentic way to appreciate The Yucatan's rich history is to stay in one of the unique hacienda's. Built upon the vast profits amassed from the production of sisal, a fibre that became known as "green gold", the hacienda's hark back to an opulent and privileged past.
The invention of synthetic fibres and post-revolution land re-distribution left many haciendas to crumble into ruin, but a number have recently been restored and converted into stunning luxury hotels.
The Hacienda San José Cholul was built in the early 1800s and focused on cattle raising and later sisal production.
The magnificently restored Hacienda Santa Rosa recalls a time of great prosperity in the 19th Century when sisal was produced and when the first European explorers came to discover the ancient Mayan Ruins.
Once a privately owned family-run estate, the Hacienda Temozon is now a beautiful hotel that has been sympathetically created out of the original planatation.
Situated near the walled town of Campeche, Hacienda Uayamon was built in 1700 as a wood-dye factory and is a perfect example of colonial architecture with high ceilings, elegant decor and spacious public areas.
