Merida, MexicoXcanatun
Hacienda Xcanatun, Angsana Heritage Collection
Restored henequen hacienda
Xcanatun Merida, Mexico
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage WellnessOutside the door
The house
AngsanaRestored henequen hacienda
Original stone walls and modern chukum pavilions spread across four acres of botanical gardens, reviving an 18th-century sisal plantation.
What it’s good at
Notable
Contemporary chukum and limestone pavilions set against original eighteenth-century masonry walls.
Notable
An eighteenth-century sisal estate preserved across four acres of lush botanical gardens.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The 18th century hacienda was once key in Yucatán’s henequen agricultural boom… Now restored to its former glory, it’s home to 54 spacious suites.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
In private botanical gardens north of Merida, twenty minutes from the central plaza.
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The rooms
Traditional pasta tiles line the floors, and select suites open onto terraces with private plunge pools.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The Olympic-length pool stretches under a shaded pergola, lined with Balinese daybeds beside the lawns.
The spa
Treatment suites sit above a reflective pond, with private steam rooms and a dedicated Rainmist shower.
The gym
Stationary bikes and weight machines sit under an illuminated wood ceiling, looking out across the estate gardens.
At the table
Casa de Piedra serves regional Yucatecan dishes on the stone veranda, and Lol-Ha mixes cocktails beside the pool.
How it began
Jorge Ruz Buenfil and Cristina Baker bought the ruined estate in 1993, spending years restoring what authorities had deemed unrecoverable.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.