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Sac Nicté, a unique mayan village rental, is a privately owned compound in the village of Chunkanán, Yucatan, MEXICO; It is 50km, or one hour's drive South East from Mérida, the capital city of the State of Yucatán, Mexico.

This lovely compound consists of three maya-style houses, or nah, a refreshing swimming pool, and is surrounded by its own extensive gardens of fruit trees and flowering tropical plants.

The casa-principal includes a fully equipped kitchenette; refrigerator, sink, work-top cooker, complete with utensils, pots, pans, dishes, cutlery and glassware. Also in the casa-principal is the dining area, space for two hammocks, cd/radio player, and a beautiful view of the pool and gardens.

The sleeping casa is spacious
and includes space for two hammocks.
Please be aware that there are no beds.
At Sac Nicté we sleep like the mayans in traditional hammocks.

The bathroom palapa is also quite spacious; it includes a large shower, sink, toilet, and hot and cold running water

Four hammocks with mosquito cover, sheets, blankets and towells are supplied

The large swimming pool is filled with the purest well water that is pumped in by a traditional windmill from a depth of 14 metres.

Many optional extras can be arranged in advance - including

Authentic Mayan meals cooked on three stones, tasting fresh and smokey, delivered to your door.

Private Mayan Ceremonies can be arranged in Mayan by a genuine Shaman.
Romantic late night trip to visit the three cenotes of Cuzamá by moonlight.
Guided adventure tours to find hidden cenotes, ruined haciendas,...

Rent these rustic houses in the heart of the Yucatán where you can:

Live close to nature.

Experience life in a mayan village.

Sleep in a hammock under the palapa roof of a traditional mayan house.

Enjoy the endless display of birdlife...the sounds of the village... horses, goats, cows, crickets...

After sunset, fireflies sparkle under spectacular night skies.

Chunkanán is the starting point for the tour to visit the three sacred cenotes (also known as the Cuzamá cenotes) which are reached by horse drawn carts. Nearby you will also find many lesser known cenotes, the archaeological sites of Acancéh and Mayapán, and the Lagunas de Yalahau

To read more about cenotes in the Yucatan click here.

The village of Chunkanán is proud to present an excellent new restaurant, serving delicious Yucatecan meals, which will make your stay even more enjoyable.

Enjoy these additional photos of sac nicté:

sac nicté - a Mexican Vacation Hideaway