Hacienda San Pedro Ochil

🏛️ Hacienda San Pedro Ochil: living memory of the golden age of henequén

📍 Location

• Located in the municipality ofAbalá, at about 32 km south of Mérida, capital of Yucatán.
• Close to major archaeological sites such as Uxmal, it is part of a region rich in pre-Hispanic remains and rural traditions.

🏰 Origins and architecture

• Built in the 17th century, the hacienda bears witness to the colonial era and the economic boom linked to the cultivation of henequén, the “green gold” of Yucatán.
• Its architectural style mixes Moorish and neoclassical influences, with :
• A ornamental entrance arch,
• A rectangular main house,
• The flowery patios, fountains, and endemic species gardens.
• The restored buildings retain the soul of the old ones agricultural farms, while today welcoming cultural and artistic events.

🧵 Industrial memory

• The hacienda was first a estancia ganadera and maicera, before becoming a henequén plantation in the 19th century.
• We can visit the old mining machines, the transport rails, and the agricultural facilities, on foot or on board a small truck which runs on the period tracks.

🎭 Culture and contemporary art

• One of the gems of the site is theTree of Light Amphitheater, an immersive work by the artist James Turrell, installed in the heart of a cenote natural.
• This magical place plays with light, water and space, creating a unique sensory experience.
• The hacienda also welcomes exhibitions, concerts, and private events, in a setting that is both historic and inspiring.

🍽️ Atmosphere and experience

• The atmosphere is peaceful, elegant and rooted, ideal for a contemplative stroll or lunch in a colonial setting.
• We discover there the history of Yucatan, the resilience of rural communities, and the fusion between heritage and contemporary creation.

✨ Why San Pedro Ochil is unforgettable

It is a place where the agricultural past becomes poetry, where the stone tells of struggles and splendors, and where light transforms space into a work of art. Hacienda San Pedro Ochil is a bridge between the centuries, a tribute to the earth, and a setting of beauty and memory.