Boutique Luxury

Casa Lecanda

Casa Lecanda is a meticulously restored Yucatan home in Merida's historical centre that now runs as a small luxury boutique hotel, offering guests a romantic window into the colonial age and a superb base for exploring the city and surrounding Maya ruins.

Merida, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

Highlights

Situated in the historical heart of Merida within easy reach of key sights, as well as fantastic dining and shopping
Just 7 rooms, each decorated in a unique style with custom furniture and original clay tile floors
Welcomes children over 12 ensuring a peaceful atmosphere
Beautiful restored home on the Yucatan Peninsula with much of the original architecture adding character

Casa Lecanda is a small, luxury boutique hotel, exclusively for adults, located in the historic centre of Merida, Yucatan. The hotel's rooms and suites come complete with minibars, safes, TVs, air conditioning, ceiling fans, and Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant or make use of room service. The hotel also offers a lounge bar, a coffee shop, a spa, a swimming pool, yoga classes, and cooking classes.

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Make sure you try the homemade Papaya Jam at breakfast

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Location

Merida, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

Casa Lecanda is located in the historical center of Mérida; the capital city of the state of Yucatán, Mexico. The hotel is situated just 2 blocks away from the prestigious Paseo Montejo, ideal location for sightseeing, dining and shopping around the cities most characteristic streets.

It is an 11-hour 40-minute international flight to Mexico City followed by a 2-hour flight to Merida and a 30-minute transfer from the airport.

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Top Things to Do Nearby

Explore Campeche

Stay in the walled city of Campeche or visit for the day and explore its intriguing and colourful streets and the stories and history they hold.

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Underground private river expedition

Take a journey into the amazing Río Secreto, the longest cave system in the Yucatán Peninsula, that’s semi-submerged in crystal clear water.

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Chichen Itza & Private Cenote

A superb experience that combines exploring the archaeological wonders of Chichen Itza, a delicious picnic and relaxation by a beautiful cenote in complete privacy

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Merida Private City Tour & Celestun Biosphere Reserve

Visit the Celestun National Park and see an stunning array of wildlife such as white tailed deer, armadillos, crocodiles, and flamingos. Go on a boat ride in the beautiful lagoon and enjoy the beaches and crystalline water.

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Meander through Merida

Explore the city of Merida, also known as "the white city" and considered the cultural capital of the Yucatan boasting plenty of historic sites and culture.

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Tulum Mayan Ruins

Experience the mystery and the magic of Tulum, considered some of the most beautiful Mayan ruins in Mexico mostly because of its dramatic location on a cliff overlooking the turquoise Caribbean.

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Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve Private Tour

Discover the UNESCO Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve on the Riviera Maya with this unique ecological tour through the coastal wetlands. Learn about nature, ecosystems, tropical birds and plants, as well as Mayan culture and swim in sacred cenotes.

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Private Chichen Itza tour

Enjoy a private guided tour of Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the 'New 7 World Wonders', a unique place to be discovered! This ancient Mayan capital is the most famous of the archaeological zones in the Yucatan.

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Insider experience of Chichen Itza

A truly special and unique visit to Chichen Itzá, Mexico’s most impressive archaeological site.

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A taste of Merida with city sightseeing

A unique foodie adventure where you will discover Merida’s most emblematic cultural highlights.

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Uxmal & Kabah

Visit the impressive archaeolgical site of Uxmal, a World Heritage Site, located 80km south of Merida. See archaeological discoveries at one of the region’s oldest sites while you learn how archaeologists date and restore them.

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