Hacienda Yaxcopoil

Another good example of a hacienda kept in a state of arrested decay as a museum.

Address: Carretera Federal 261 Km 186
Hours: Mon-Sat 08:00-18:00, Sun 09:00-17:00; by appt
Price: M$75 (adults), free (children)
Website: yaxcopoil.com (opens in a new tab)

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