{"id":1923,"date":"2025-09-03T22:05:06","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T22:05:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/?page_id=1923"},"modified":"2026-05-27T23:48:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T21:48:24","slug":"hacienda-san-pedro-ochil","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/en\/hacienda-san-pedro-ochil\/","title":{"rendered":"Hacienda San Pedro Ochil"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hacienda San Pedro Ochil<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Welcome to Hacienda San Pedro Ochil<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Hacienda San Pedro Ochil: living memory of the golden age of henequ\u00e9n<\/strong><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd Location<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Located in the municipality ofAbal\u00e1<\/strong>, at about 32 km south of M\u00e9rida<\/strong>, capital of Yucat\u00e1n.<\/li>\n
  • Close to major archaeological sites such as Uxmal<\/strong>, it is part of a region rich in pre-Hispanic remains and rural traditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \ud83c\udff0 Origins and architecture<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Built in the 17th century<\/strong>, the hacienda bears witness to the colonial era and the economic boom linked to the cultivation of henequ\u00e9n<\/strong>, the \u201cgreen gold\u201d of Yucat\u00e1n.<\/li>\n
    • Its architectural style mixes Moorish and neoclassical influences<\/strong>, with :<\/li>\n
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      • A ornamental entrance arch<\/strong>,<\/li>\n
      • A rectangular main house<\/strong>,<\/li>\n
      • The flowery patios<\/strong>, fountains<\/strong>, and endemic species gardens<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      • The restored buildings retain the soul of the old ones agricultural farms<\/strong>, while today welcoming cultural and artistic events<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \ud83e\uddf5 Industrial memory<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • The hacienda was first a estancia ganadera and maicera<\/strong>, before becoming a henequ\u00e9n plantation<\/strong> in the 19th century.<\/li>\n
        • We can visit the old mining machines<\/strong>, the transport rails<\/strong>, and the agricultural facilities<\/strong>, on foot or on board a small truck<\/strong> which runs on the period tracks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          \ud83c\udfad Culture and contemporary art<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

            \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Atmosphere and experience<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

              \u2728 Why San Pedro Ochil is unforgettable<\/strong><\/p>\n

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