Cenote Ring & Izamal
Hacienda Sotuta de Peón Tours
Hacienda Sotuta de Peón tour packages take you to a working henequen plantation near Tecoh, where you see fibre being stripped, ride a mule-drawn rail cart and finish with a cenote swim. It suits families, couples and anyone who wants to understand the henequen boom through hands-on demonstrations rather than a museum.
Hacienda Sotuta de Peón tour options
Sotuta de Peón is run as an organised tour with set times and package options, from the plantation walk alone to a version with a cenote swim and Yucatecan lunch. We can build it into a private or shared day.
There are two usual ways to visit Hacienda Sotuta de Peón: join a small group that includes a hacienda on a wider route, or book a private car and guide. Private trips suit those who want a flexible start time and time to linger. When you ask about a Hacienda Sotuta de Peón tour, tell us your hotel and dates.
The history of Hacienda Sotuta de Peón
Sotuta de Peón was one of the henequen estates that fuelled the so-called green gold boom of the late 19th century, when fibre from the agave plant was shipped worldwide for rope and twine. The plantation still processes henequen using a restored decorticating machine.
The owner families once lived in the main house, while workers lived in nearby villages. The visit is designed to show both the estate and the human labour behind the fibre industry.
What you'll see at Hacienda Sotuta de Peón
A guide walks you through the henequen fields and the machinery room, where leaves are fed through a decorticator that strips out the fibre. You then ride a small rail cart pulled by a mule, once the estate's main transport.
The tour also includes a replica of a traditional Maya house and a visit to the cenotes on the property, where you can swim in cool water. A lunch of Yucatecan dishes, such as cochinita pibil, is usually an option.
- Working henequen processing demonstration
- Mule-drawn rail cart ride
- Traditional Maya house
- Cenote swim
Hacienda Sotuta de Peón tour prices
Typical market prices, not fixed rates: small-group trips that include Hacienda Sotuta de Peón from Mérida usually cost about US$70–120 per person, while a private car and guide for two runs about US$220–320. Packages vary, so check what each one includes.
A quote for a Hacienda Sotuta de Peón tour will show exactly what is included.
| Option | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Small-group tour | US$70–120 per person | Hacienda as one stop on a wider route |
| Private car and guide (2 people) | US$220–320 | Flexible timing and stops |
| Hacienda entry, tour or meal | Tour package; varies by option | Confirm current rates and what is included |
Getting to Hacienda Sotuta de Peón
The hacienda is about 50 km south-east of Mérida, around 50 minutes by car, near the town of Tecoh. A private vehicle or tour is the easiest way to get there, as public transport is limited.
Tours run at set times, so we plan pickup to match the departure. Bring swimwear and a towel.
Combine Hacienda Sotuta de Peón with cenotes & ruins
Because the hacienda sits in the Cenote Ring, it pairs naturally with other stops nearby. Two good combinations are: These details help when you are choosing dates for a Hacienda Sotuta de Peón tour.
- Mayapán ruins, about 30 minutes away
- Acanceh stucco palace and plaza
- Additional cenotes around Tecoh and Homún
Hacienda Sotuta de Peón FAQs
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