{"id":32093,"date":"2018-11-08T08:35:00","date_gmt":"2018-11-08T08:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expedia.blog.uk.sandwave.dev\/stories\/historic-haciendas-in-mexico-2\/"},"modified":"2021-09-01T21:51:20","modified_gmt":"2021-09-01T21:51:20","slug":"historic-haciendas-in-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/stories\/historic-haciendas-in-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"A Fine Estate: Historic Haciendas in Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;The haciendas of Mexico date back to the 1500s, when they were established as the estates of the colonial elites. Today, many haciendas have been transformed into hotels, so you can combine a stay in buildings with a long connection to the history of the country with the kind of luxury service you would expect from these grand old villas.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211;<\/p>\n<p>Hacienda De San Antonio, Colima, Mexico <br \/>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/findyours-php\/viewfinder\/images\/res40\/186000\/186409.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/Colima-Hotels-Hacienda-De-San-Antonio.h3545368.Hotel-Information\">Hacienda De San Antonio<\/a>, you wake up in a room individually decorated by local artisans, step out into the morning air and get a spectacular view of the Volcano of Colima. This five-star retreat, located in a truly stunning setting, has a deep connection to its surroundings, from the arts and crafts that inspired its design to the traditional recipes served in its restaurant. Try your hand at horse riding, go mountain biking, hike along the nearby trails or relax by the hacienda&#8217;s outdoor pool.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to see more hotels in Colima, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/Colima-Hotels.d865.Travel-Guide-Hotels\">Colima hotels<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hacienda Xcanatun, Merida, Mexico<\/strong> <br \/>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/findyours-php\/viewfinder\/images\/res40\/186000\/186410.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Built in the 18th century, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/Merida-Hotels-The-Hacienda-Xcanatun.h905730.Hotel-Information\">Hacienda Xcanatun<\/a> has been turned into an 18-room luxury retreat on the Yucatan peninsula. The suites and rooms are decorated in the colonial style, while the former threshing room of the estate has been transformed into the Casa de Piedra restaurant serving regional and Caribbean cuisine. The hacienda is designed as a place for you to relax and get away from it all, whether on the terrace, by the outdoor pool or with one of the different spa treatments on offer.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to see more hotels in Merida, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/Merida-Hotels.d6023536.Travel-Guide-Hotels\">Merida hotels<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hacienda San Gabriel de las Palmas, Amacuzac, Mexico<\/strong> <br \/>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/findyours-php\/viewfinder\/images\/res40\/180000\/180429.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It might seem like a long way from a Franciscan monastery to a luxury hotel, but the combination of palm trees and elegant, 15th century architecture suggests that the monks were on to something. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/Morelos-Hotels-Hacienda-San-Gabriel-De-Las-Palmas.h1572377.Hotel-Information\">Hacienda San Gabriel de las Palmas<\/a> is a five-star retreat that you will want to spend time in, whether enjoying the pool or the wine cellar, the tranquil Garden of Romance or the cosy library. If you want to explore the surroundings, take a horseback tour or opt for one of the nearby hiking trails.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to see more hotels in Amacuzac, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/Amacuzac-Hotels.d6051577.Travel-Guide-Hotels\">Amacuzac hotels<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hacienda El Carmen Hotel &#038; Spa, Ahualulco de Mercado, Mexico<\/strong> <br \/>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/findyours-php\/viewfinder\/images\/res40\/180000\/180430.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>History is everywhere at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/El-Carmen-Hotels-Hacienda-El-Carmen-Hotel-Spa.h904530.Hotel-Information\">Hacienda El Carmen Hotel &#038; Spa<\/a>, from the architecture of the vine-covered buildings to the antique treasures in the rooms. This is complemented by all the luxuries a modern traveller might need, including a spa with sauna and steam rooms, a swimming pool, and restaurant serving high-end Mexican cuisine. The hacienda also offers a range of activities, from horseback riding and mountain biking to golf and paddle boarding.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to see more hotels in Ahualulco, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/Ahualulco-De-Mercado-Hotels.d6051281.Travel-Guide-Hotels\">Ahualulco hotels<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Belmond Casa de Sierra Nevada, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico<\/strong> <br \/>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/findyours-php\/viewfinder\/images\/res40\/186000\/186411.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/Guanajuato-Hotels-Belmond-Casa-De-Sierra-Nevada.h893921.Hotel-Information\">Belmond Case de Sierra Nevada<\/a> is a great choice for travellers who want to experience the hustle and bustle of vibrant San Miguel de Allende while combining it with the peace and calm of a historic Mexican retreat. The hotel features a swimming pool and spa treatments, luxury hotel rooms with outdoor spaces and a variety of tours and other activities including trips to nearby Mayan hot springs.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to see more hotels in San Miguel de Allende, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/San-Miguel-De-Allende-Hotels.d9796.Travel-Guide-Hotels\">San Miguel de Allende hotels<\/a> page.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The haciendas of Mexico date back to the 1500s, when they were established as the estates of the colonial elites. 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