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For centuries the haciendas
dominated the economic and political landscape
of the Yucatan. The haciendas were part
of a land-grant scheme that the Spanish
crown began in the 16th century, as a way
to reward conquistadors, Spanish nobles
and others for their loyalty to the king.
Most haciendas were operated like small
cities, with the haciendas being self-sufficient
communities. They had churches and stores,
hospitals and schools. As many as 1,000
people who worked at the hacienda might
have lived on a single estate. Today, many
haciendas are now luxurious hotels and inns
that have been meticulously restored to
their former glory.
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Haciendas in the Yucatan Peninsula |
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Yucatan Hacienda Tours
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Hacienda Sotuta
de Peon |
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Location: YUCATAN
Departs From:
MERIDA
Transportation
From: MERIDA
HOTELS |
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| Welcome to
Hacienda
Sotuta de
Peon, built
in the late
1800’s and
located in
Tecoh,
Yucatan.
Join us on a
marvelous
journey back
in time to
the golden
era of the
sisal
industry via
a tour of
one of the
best
preserved
haciendas in
the state. |
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Yucatan Haciendas
Tour |
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Location: YUCATAN
Departs From:
MERIDA
Transportation
From: HOTELS
IN MERIDA |
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| Go to the Uayalceh,
Yaxcopoil and
Ochil haciendas
and learn about
the machines
that extracted
the henequen
fibers used
in the production
of rope. You
will also visit
the main house
and the chapel,
which is still
used today.
You'll then
have the chance
to enjoy genuine
Yucatecan cuisine
at one of the
haciendas.
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