Hacienda Xcanatun, Angsana Heritage Collection

Hacienda Xcanatun, part of the Angsana Heritage Collection, sits on the old Mérida-Progreso highway roughly 12 km north of central Mérida and close to the Dzibilchaltún archaeological site and its cenote, making it a convenient base for exploring both the city and the northern ruins. The property is built around a restored 18th-century henequen (sisal) hacienda, retaining its original machine house and chapel-like architecture, with 18 historic suites in the original buildings complemented by 36 newer suites constructed in matching colonial style. All suites include Egyptian cotton bedding, rainfall showers, and either a terrace or balcony overlooking tropical gardens; the largest Master Suites add private plunge pools. The on-site restaurant, Casa Xcanatun, serves contemporary Yucatecan cuisine on a garden terrace and is a dining destination in its own right, drawing guests from Mérida for dinner. The hacienda's full-service spa specializes in Maya-inspired treatments using local honey, chaya, and henequen fiber alongside a temezcal steam ritual, set beside an outdoor pool surrounded by gardens. Service leans toward a quiet, romantic resort experience geared to couples and honeymooners rather than families or business groups, with staff arranging transport into Mérida, guided visits to Dzibilchaltún, and airport transfers from Mérida International Airport, about 20 minutes away.