This hacienda, located in Campecehe, dates from the 16th century and has been transformed into a luxury resort, but preserving its magic and charm.
PLACE LOADED WITH HISTORY
The Hacienda de Uayamón dates from the 16th century. In its beginnings it was dedicated to the cattle ranch. Several times it was looted by privateers, including the famous Lauren Graff, ‘Lorencillo’, with his lieutenant Agramonte, who robbed the place in 1685.
For the nineteenth century it was one of the most prosperous estates in Campeche, which expanded its activities, and in addition to raising cattle, it grew corn, palo de tinte, and henequen. At the end of that period it became the property of Fernando Carvajal Estrada, who inherited it from Rafael Carvajal Iturbide, whose name appears on one of the buildings. But it was Fernando Carvajal, a great businessman of his time, who in addition to worrying about the well-being of workers: education and medical services; He introduced electricity and promoted the Campechano Railroad project, to take the large production of the hacienda to other lands; in this way Uayamón became an important commercial point. By 1911, it was occupied by rebels; the boilers and machines were destroyed, as well as the railway line and with it began its decline.
The main house, the chapel walls, the charity hospital, the school, the trade house, the workers' house, the powerhouse, the cemetery and the irrigation system are preserved from the old town.
THE HACIENDA TODAY
You will stay in a villa in what was the old farm workers' house, today the room is spacious and with all the comforts, (what used to be a house, is currently a single room). If you want to have the experience of sleeping in a hammock, each room has one of them. The bathroom has two sinks as a hallway with a large mirror. The tub, built in the style of the Mayan haltuns, is independent and is framed by a large window that keeps it in contact with nature. In the outdoor area of your room, enjoy comfortably on a large bunk, on an oriental-style covered terrace that protects you from the sun, where you can read, take a nap, contemplate the jungle and the exotic species that offer their soft aromas while listening to the trill of birds and the wind that sways the leaves.
The two suites are located in the old hospital building; after the arch that functioned as access they have a cozy private garden and a common hall. When you open the entrance door to the suite, a screen divides the hall from a pleasant corner decorated with an elegant and discreet secretary that allows you to write, read or work in front of the bed. Outside, as an extension of your bath and taking up the Mayan tradition of the Haltuns, there is a Jacuzzi in which water gushes from a rock. The fresh flowers of the region decorate the place with the good taste that characterizes the service in Uayamón. The suites also have a friendly terrace with a lounge chair that allows you to enjoy the tranquility of the jungle.
To reach:
The hacienda is 30 km away. (25 min.) From Campeche City Airport.
Leave Campeche heading southeast on the state highway China-Tixmucuy, and advance 10 km. until passing the diversion to the town of China. Continue 10 km., Turn right and 7 km. You will find the Uayamón farm and the town of the same name.
Information:
Hacienda Uayamón is located at km 20 of the Uayamón-China-Edzna highway in Campeche.
Tel .: +52(981) 82 975 27.
