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Sisal Legacy at Sotuta

Step back into the henequen boom of the early 1900s with a morning tour and a quiet lunch nearby.

Best time: noneAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    Hacienda Sotuta de Peón

    Arrive at Hacienda Sotuta de Peón before the first tour begins. This allows you to absorb the history of sisal production and the wealth it generated for local landowners before the crowds arrive.

  2. 09:45

    Hacienda Sotuta de Peón

    Join the 10:00 tour. Explore the restored plantation and learn how henequen fibers were shipped from Sisal to the world. The tour provides essential context for the region's history.

  3. 11:15

    Hacienda Sotuta de Peón

    Enjoy a traditional lunch at the hacienda. This is the recommended way to extend your visit and taste local cuisine in the same historic setting.

Local tip

Book the combo package (transport, tour, and lunch) if you do not have your own transport. The tour runs daily at 10:00 and 13:00.

Check before you go

  • Tours depart at 10:00 and 13:00 daily.
  • The combo package includes transport from Mérida.

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