Paralelo 19 is a company formed by a group of renowned Mexican entrepreneurs with extensive experience in the development, design, construction, and operation of major tourism projects, including hotels, golf courses, and various tourism-related properties in Mexico. We primarily focus on the Jalisco Coast and the Yucatan Peninsula. Our model has a clear vision that recognizes the importance of Mexican culture. We promote and preserve the biocultural heritage in the areas where we operate. Our goal is to be successful agents that drive comprehensive development and well-being for local communities, building a better future together for the new generations.
The Fundación Haciendas del Mundo Maya is dedicated to generating socioeconomic development opportunities in the Yucatan Peninsula, with the active participation of the community inhabitants as protagonists of their own social welfare projects. It implements economic and social development projects framed within the Comprehensive Community Development Program, promotes the dissemination, promotion, and preservation of Mayan natural and cultural wealth, and establishes the foundation for creating micro-regional development hubs. This foundation drives strategies to strengthen the capacities and skills of the inhabitants of these communities, including the commercial platforms of Taller Maya and Traspatio Maya.
Taller Maya is a collective Mexican design brand formed by a multidisciplinary creative team that collaborates with artisanal social enterprises established in the Yucatan Peninsula to promote the development of their communities. It was founded in 2002 in response to an initiative to recover traditional Mayan techniques through a training program led by the Fundación Haciendas del Mundo Maya (FHMM), which resulted in community self-management and business management projects. Traspatio Maya is a brand representing a network of rural producers established in the Yucatan Peninsula, dedicated to the sustainable production of salts, honeys, corn, and vegetables. It serves as a platform for accessing a fair-trade network, thanks to the various food procurement projects promoted by Fundación Haciendas del Mundo Maya (FHMM) that foster self-management and empowerment of the producers in this region. The artisanal food products available at Traspatio Maya have a triple impact on social, economic, and environmental levels, ensuring equitable labor and trade conditions and sustainable management that protects the natural and cultural resources of the peninsula.
Catherwood is the extraordinary starting point to open your eyes, mind—and perhaps even your spirit—to the Yucatan Peninsula and the artistic, natural, and cultural richness of the Mayan World. The experiences designed by Catherwood take you beyond the expected, offering cenotes, Mayan sites, and ruins, and opening new paths to discover the diversity of jewels and magical places of the Mayan Universe. Catherwood provides exclusive spaces to admire, feel, contemplate, enjoy, explore, and discover new ways of traveling. This unique combination of expert knowledge and the warmth and attention of our local hosts allows for visits and expeditions through history, nature, and living culture. You can enjoy exquisite stays in haciendas, villas, and private reserves that pamper guests with the comfort of home, with a presence, attention, and sensitivity to all the senses, including the culinary delights of Catherwood’s chefs and cooks.
At Catherwood, we offer private haciendas and villas located throughout the state of Yucatan, with the comforts of a luxury hotel near the best natural and cultural attractions of the region. The Haciendas are an opportunity to connect with Yucatan’s henequen past. Our properties range from haciendas nestled in the jungle to an isolated beach resembling paradise or a colonial villa in the stunning town of Izamal. Each Private Haciendas property has been chosen for its historical significance and meticulously restored, preserving its original charm while incorporating modern comforts and exquisite atmospheres. We provide the perfect setting for retreats, family gatherings, and any special occasion, whether for couples or small or large groups. The experience of a private hacienda can be complemented by Catherwood-designed experiences, offering a wide range of adventures and expeditions throughout the Mayan Peninsula. Explore archaeological sites, feel the art and nature, and experience the culture of the Mayans.