A half-day wellness program combining a swim in the hacienda's private cenote with a spa treatment inside the restored colonial-era hacienda building, designed as a slower-paced alternative to a stand-alone temazcal ceremony.
The Hacienda Cenote Spa Immersion is a half-day wellness program at Hacienda Temozón Sur, a restored 17th-century henequen hacienda in Abalá, Yucatán, about 40 minutes south of Mérida on the road to Uxmal. The program pairs the estate's two defining features: a swim in the hacienda's own private cenote, set within the grounds, and a spa treatment inside the main colonial-era hacienda building afterward. Signature elements include a Maya-inspired massage drawing on traditional Yucatecan technique and a body wrap using regional botanicals, chosen to echo the aloe, honey, and herbal ingredients associated with the estate's other spa offerings. It is positioned as a slower-paced alternative to the property's stand-alone temazcal ceremony, spread over three to four hours rather than a single intensive ritual, with time built in to relax between the cenote swim and the treatment. Therapists are the same team who staff the hacienda's regular spa, trained in both classic massage technique and the estate's Maya-inspired protocols. Facilities used across the program include the private cenote, the hacienda's treatment rooms, and its colonial courtyards and gardens for guests who want to linger afterward; there is no separate sauna or thermal bath. The program runs by reservation only, booked as a set half-day package rather than an à la carte menu, and is often arranged in combination with a stay at the hacienda or a day trip that also takes in the nearby Uxmal ruins.
Treatments
- Cenote swim
- Maya-inspired massage
- Body wrap using regional botanicals
Good to know
- Hours
- By reservation, typically late morning to late afternoon
Location
Hacienda Temozón Sur, Km 182 Carretera Mérida-Uxmal, Abalá, 97825 Yucatán
20.6167, -89.6667 View on map
Highlights
- Half-day program combining a private cenote swim with a hacienda spa treatment
- Maya-inspired massage and body wrap using regional botanicals
- Set at the restored 17th-century Hacienda Temozón Sur near Uxmal
- Slower-paced alternative to the property's stand-alone temazcal ceremony
- Access to the hacienda's colonial courtyards and gardens as part of the visit
Tips for visiting
- Book the half-day package in advance, since it is arranged as a set program rather than an on-the-spot booking
- Bring a swimsuit and towel for the cenote portion before the spa treatment
- Combine the visit with lunch at the hacienda or a stop at nearby Uxmal to fill out the day
- Prices are quoted in US dollars per person and cover both the cenote access and the treatment
- Allow the full three to four hours rather than rushing between the cenote and the spa
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as the hacienda's regular spa, or a separate program?
It uses the same spa team and treatment rooms but is sold as a set half-day package that bundles a private cenote swim with a treatment, rather than a single stand-alone service.
How does this differ from the temazcal and cenote experience elsewhere near Mérida?
This program is based at Hacienda Temozón itself and pairs the cenote with a conventional spa treatment, rather than a temazcal sweat-lodge ceremony led by a curandero.
Is overnight accommodation included?
No, the program covers the cenote swim and spa treatment only; accommodation at the hacienda is booked separately.