The modern Merida International Airport serves as destination for several direct flights from the U.S. and connecting flights from Latin America and the Caribbean (through Mexico City and other hubs). Major airlines with service at Merida include: Mexicana, Continental, Aero Mexico and Delta. The hacienda is only a short flight from these major cities: Mexico City (1 hr, 40 min), Houston (1 hr, 50 min), Miami (1 hr, 30 min), Cancun (35 min).

Driving Directions from Merida Airport: After leaving the airport turn left, following the signs Cancun, after 2 miles (3 kilometers), turn right of the bridge to get on the ring road to Cancun. Follow the ring road after 9 miles (15 kilometers) you will see the sign indicating Tixcocob / Tixpehual (the first turn after the one to Cancun), turn right and take this highway until you arrive to Tixcocob. Cross the city centre and follow the signs to Euan / Cacalchen. Continue for another 9 miles (14 kilometers) (passing the village of Euan) take a left turn after the sign "Hacienda San Jose Cholul". The Hacienda is about 1 miles (2 kilometers) from the main road.

Driving directions from Cancun: Take the Highway (toll road) Cancun – Merida. At the 48km, turn right following signs IZAMAL/TAHMEK. You are now at the 11 road. After 8 km turn left following the sign KIMBILA. Passing through the village of Kimbila you get to CITILCUM, turn left in the centre and take the road to Cacalchen, after about 7 miles (12 kilometers) you get to the village of Cacalchen. Continue for another 4 miles (6 kilometers) and take a left turn after the sign "Hacienda San Jose Cholul". The Hacienda is about 1 miles (2 kilometers) from the main road.

Airport transfer: Merida International Airport is about 24 miles (38 kilometers) from the hacienda and the ride takes approximately 45 minutes. The transfer from and to the hacienda should be requested in advance.

Car rentals: Upon arrival you can rent a car at the airport or in the city centre of Merida but you can also arrange a car to wait for you upon arrival at the hacienda through our reservation office. Yucatan counts with an excellent infrastructure, most roads are not older than 3 years. It is very safe to drive around, people are extremely friendly and always willing to help you.

Climate: The warm, humid climate of the Yucatan Peninsula, where annual rainfall is around 60 days, results in beautiful sunshine 300 days a year.

Credit cards: We accept all the mayor credit cards (Mastercard, VISA and American Express).

Currency: Mexican Peso; the U.S. Dollar is widely accepted throughout the area

Electricity: Electricity in the hotel is 110 Volts, 60 cycles.

Time Zone: GMT – 6

Tours: Tours to Merida City, Izamal and a vast number of attractions can be arranged through our guest service manager.