Mérida & the Northwest
Hacienda Yaxcopoil Tours
Hacienda Yaxcopoil tours visit a large 17th-century estate on the road to Uxmal, preserved much as it stood in its henequen heyday, with a main house, chapel and machinery. It suits travellers who like a self-guided look at period interiors and who are already driving the Uxmal route.
Hacienda Yaxcopoil tour options
Yaxcopoil lies on the main Mérida to Uxmal highway, so it is usually a stop on an Uxmal day rather than a separate trip. Most visitors spend about an hour.
A hacienda yaxcopoil can be built as part of a shared day with other stops, or as a private outing with your own driver. Shared trips keep costs down; private ones let you set the pace. For a Hacienda Yaxcopoil tour, the quote form is the quickest way to confirm timing and pickup.
- Shared small-group day trip from Mérida
- Private tour with your own driver and guide
- Uxmal and Yaxcopoil on the same private day
The history of Hacienda Yaxcopoil
Yaxcopoil dates from the 17th century and expanded dramatically in the henequen boom, when the plantation was among the largest in Yucatán. Its owners built a sprawling main house with high ceilings, a chapel and large workspaces.
After the decline of the fibre industry, the estate kept much of its original furniture and equipment. Today it is a private museum of sorts, letting visitors see how a wealthy plantation family lived.
What you'll see at Hacienda Yaxcopoil
The main house has rooms with antique furniture, portraits and tiled floors, giving a sense of life in the gilded age. Outbuildings include a chapel, a former processing area with machinery and the stone arches of the main entrance.
Gardens and trees surround the house, and the long facade makes a popular photo stop. Signs are in Spanish and English, and a guide is sometimes available for a short fee.
- Main house interiors
- Chapel
- Old machinery rooms
- Gardens and long facade
Hacienda Yaxcopoil tour prices
As a guide, shared tours with Hacienda Yaxcopoil as a stop commonly cost about US$55–95 per person, and a private vehicle with a guide for two about US$200–290. Most tours with Yaxcopoil are built around Uxmal.
Request a quote for a Hacienda Yaxcopoil tour to see the exact figure.
| Option | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Small-group tour | US$55–95 per person | Hacienda as one stop on a wider route |
| Private car and guide (2 people) | US$200–290 | Flexible timing and stops |
| Hacienda entry, tour or meal | Modest entry fee | Confirm current rates and what is included |
Getting to Hacienda Yaxcopoil
Yaxcopoil is about 35 km south of Mérida on Highway 261, a 40-minute drive. It sits right on the road, so it is easy to add on the way to or from Uxmal.
Check opening hours, as they can be shorter on Sundays. We can plan the stop around them.
Combine Hacienda Yaxcopoil with cenotes & ruins
Yaxcopoil sits on the route to the Puuc ruins, so combinations are easy. Common pairings include: Planning a Hacienda Yaxcopoil tour around the weather and your energy makes the day easier.
- Uxmal, about 40 minutes further south
- Kabah and the Puuc Route
- Hacienda Ochil or a cenote on the way back
Hacienda Yaxcopoil FAQs
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