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Old Mar 1, 2005, 6:15 pm
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I posted a detailed review of my Hacienda San Jose visit a couple years ago (I know search is disabled). I loved the place.

As for the specific questions of food and weather. We visited in August. It was hot, but tolerable. We got a platinum upgrade to one of the Mayan Villas at the Hacienda, which had AC in the bedroom that made sleeping more comfortable. We were very impressed by the food - both quality and varieity. We were also blown away by the affordability of the food. Prices were very reasonable considering they pretty much have you locked in.

Service is what makes this place special. The staff would pack picnic lunchs (with CERVEZA), towels, umbrellas, etc into our car for us. We had romantic candle-lit dinners by ourselves in the courtyard (be nice to the wait-staff - they did this by themselves).

My one recommendation for an activity you might miss is the cenotes. There are some cenotes listed in every tourist book, but we went to some that required riding on a donkey-led cart that ran on train tracks. These tracks were used by the working haciendas in times past. Very cool experience. The manager at the hacienda can guide you there.

These are relaxing, quiet, and rejuvenating places to hang out. You will need to rent a car, and you will need to be a little adventurous to find your way around (and also to avoid stepping on bugs and scorpions). Bring a swim suit and some good books.

I found the best info on the haciendas through a non-SPG website that specializes in cool Mexian hotels. Links to the individual haciendas are as follows. Note there are LOTS of links to follow about each hacienda. Follow the links for maps of the hotel rooms, suggested excursions, etc.


http://www.differentworld-mexico.com...s/entrance.htm

http://www.differentworld-mexico.com...s/entrance.htm

http://www.differentworld-mexico.com...s/entrance.htm

http://www.differentworld-mexico.com...s/entrance.htm

http://www.differentworld.com/mexico...uerta_campeche

Here are some suggested “hacienda hopping” itineraries to give you an idea what you can do with either 5 or 7 nights in the Yucatan. These don’t cover either of the haciendas (Uayamon or Puerta Campeche) that are a bit further south.

http://www.differentworld.com/mexico...ht_package.htm

http://www.differentworld.com/mexico..._package_B.htm

http://www.differentworld.com/mexico...ht_package.htm
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