If you’re wishing to tie the knot at a beautiful destination in Mexico, look no further than Mérida. The vibrant capital of the Mexican state of Yucatán is chock full of stunning haciendas that serve as a perfect romantic backdrop where old meets new.
In its heyday, Mérida was once considered one of the wealthiest cities in the world for its export of sisal, a natural rope twine crafted from a native agave plant that was known as “green gold” for its strong, unbreakable fibers. The large, sprawling haciendas of Mérida served as central places to live and work where sisal was produced for over three centuries. Unfortunately, demand for sisal waned in the early 20th Century with the invention of synthetic fibers, leaving many haciendas to be deserted.
Nowadays, many of these haciendas have been carefully restored and renovated into luxurious resorts and private estates that are just a short drive outside of downtown Mérida.
Below are five of the best haciendas for weddings in Mérida.
1. Hacienda Xcanatun
Located just 15 minutes away from downtown Merida, this former 18-century hacienda turned boutique hotel is in a unique enclave where history and traditions come together.
2. Hacienda Yaxcopoil
Hacienda Yaxcopoil is a plantation dating back to the 17th century. The hacienda has been the location of several film and television productions, and may be the best preserved hacienda in all of the Yucatán.
3. Hacienda Chablé
This award-winning, 5-star luxury hotel is enveloped in the heart of the Mayan jungle.
4. Hacienda Temozón Sur
The property’s high-elevated ceilings, and the exquisite ambiance of its 28 guest rooms and suites, evoke the splendor of the colonial times when these premises were built.
5. Hacienda Santa Cruz Hotel & Spa
Founded in 1640, Hacienda Santa Cruz was formerly a Franciscan monastery where monks inhabited the hacienda’s “casa principal.” Nowadays, Hacienda Santa Cruz is a chic boutique hotel.