The State of Campeche was long part of Yucatan (it broke away on August 7, 1857) and shared it's culinary history through the mid 19th century. Therefor the culinary delights of a typical Campechean kitchen come from the same mouth watering mixture of European and Mexican flavors as the "Yucatecan Cuisine". A bit of history will explain this strong European influence. Once upon a time the Yucatecan peninsula was considered to be too far away and too difficult to reach from the rest of Mexico. Mountainous terrain and very poor roads kept the peninsula isolated. Having ports (Campeche was the principle port of Yucatan until well into the 19th century) with commercial and cultural contacts with Europe, (especially France), New Orleans, Cuba and Arab immigrants, the Campechanos were easily influenced by many aspects of these countries and cultures, such as dress, architecture and cooking, which explains why there is a lot of European flare in its cuisine.

Much of the ingredients used in the menu is organic and comes from the gardens of any of the other haciendas of the group. Fresh-baked bread is "made at the hacienda" and the extremely fresh fish is broad in daily by the local fishermen you can find all along the main boulevard at the seaport of the city of Campeche.

Ingredients first used by the Maya include corn, beans, tomatoes, chiles, squash, chaya (a Spinach-like plant), avocado and achiote (annatto). The Spaniards introduced citrus fruit-limes and Seville oranges feature in many dishes, chicken, beef, dairy products, coriander, garlic, olives, oregano and rice.

The hacienda Puerta Campeche features the "La Guardia" Restaurant, overlooking the gardens and the swimmingpool. The menu proposes a blend of regional and international cuisine. With our chef, Rafael Esparza, leading the charge, he'll show you how to fully grasp the gravity of this emblematic cuisine. He elides nothing offering all his secrets and your culinary knowledge and skills will blossom under his guidance. Rafael's cuisine will melt in your hearts.

Once you arrive at the hacienda do not forget to ask your Host for our "Romantic Dinner" arrangements, just imagine your dinner for two served in a perfect hideaway were the grounds are lit by twinkling candles overlooking the ancient city walls. We can also take care of regional romantic music arrangements.

Special Events

Imagine a uniquely creative event. From an elegant dinner with twinkling candles and antorches on the terras to a dinner in the middle of the ruins of what has once been a part of the walled city of Campeche.

Add our sales executive with the imagination and innovation to ensure the event exceeds all expectations. People who can collaborate with you in planning the ideal incentive experience.

Then picture all this in the luxurious surroundings of one of The Haciendas in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. Each a prime location with it`s own distinctive style, offering a wide range of ideas for your special events and incentive travel. A colonial city or a historical resort, the choice is yours. And with every hacienda from Hacienda San Jose in Yucatan to Hacienda Puerta Campeche in the city of Campeche you are guaranteed superb Luxury Collection standards of service.

At The Haciendas the range of ideas and the variety of locations means every event taste can be catered for.

We believe that you deserve much more than just another ordinary event. So you can be sure that whichever Hacienda you choose, with whatever extraordinary event you ask us to stage, your stay will be characterized by just that little bit extra.

Extra creativity, extra professionalism, extra enthusiasm.

All in true The Haciendas style.