Living Museum of the Henequen Haciendas
Nestled in the Yucatán Peninsula, just 45 minutes from the city of Mérida, surrounded by henequen fields and lush vegetation, lies Sotuta de Peón Hacienda Viva.
Built in the mid-19th century, the hacienda began operating in 1858. After 100 years of prosperity, thanks to its original henequen-producing vocation, it was abandoned for three long decades. It was then rescued from the ravages of time and transformed into a heartfelt restoration project. Years of unwavering dedication, perseverance, and attention to detail brought the current Sotuta de Peón Hacienda Viva to life—fully restored, operating as it did in its heyday and preserving the traditions of the henequen boom. It’s a journey through time.
Hacienda Sotuta de Peón offers a wide range of cultural, historical, sightseeing, dining, and lodging experiences amid natural landscapes that will stay in your minds and hearts for a long time.
Thanks to its privileged location, it’s the perfect base for exploring other places in Yucatán: majestic archaeological sites, cenotes, convents, churches, beaches, and magical towns. It’s also ideal for visitors who live in big cities and want to completely disconnect from the urban chaos and embrace the good life, surrounded by beautiful nature in spacious, safe surroundings.
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When guests explore Sotuta de Peón, they literally travel back in time, riding on wooden platforms called “truks,” pulled by “mules” along Decauville rails, just as the workers once did.
On our henequen tours, you can witness every step of the transformation process—from the henequen plant (also known in this region as “Green Gold”) to fiber, and from fiber to finished product. You’ll also see antique machinery that has been salvaged from the ravages of time and restored to full working order. Your tour also includes a visit to a traditional Maya house.
Add to this the remarkable geological formations of our hidden attractions: cenotes, beautiful rivers of highly coveted crystal-clear, alkaline water. Take a moment to cool off with a refreshing swim at the end of your ride in the safe, refreshing waters of the cenote. Or, if you prefer, we have a large swimming pool surrounded by lush gardens of tropical flowers and spectacularly green native trees and plants.
Welcome to Hacienda Sotuta de Peón!