TheHaciendas

Sustainability

The history of our social and environmental commitment to Mexico began more than 20 years ago, when we turned our gaze to the ruins of the henequen haciendas, which lived their splendor in the last century surrounded by indigenous communities in unfavorable conditions. Behind the Haciendas, there is a strong commitment and responsibility in favor of environmental conservation and the preservation of the cultural heritage of the Mayan communities. Each Hacienda is restored with historical, architectural, social and natural sensitivity.

Vision:

To promote the sustainable well-being of rural Mayan communities, based on their living cultural and natural heritage, through joint participation in their economic and social development.

Mission:

To promote the integral and sustainable development of the rural Mayan communities with which we interact, through intercultural participation in unique experiences and value chains, which celebrate the heritage of the Mayan culture and the nature that surrounds it. This is in order to guarantee an integral development that generates a better personal and community present and future for its inhabitants. In 1994, Hacienda Temozón was acquired, marking the beginning of our commitment to the region. Over the years, Las Haciendas have been recognized worldwide for their socially responsible actions. Today, Las Haciendas face the challenge of strengthening their actions in favor of the environment to consolidate themselves as the best Hotel Group in favor of Sustainable Tourism.  

Certifications

Tourism for Tomorrow Award
World Travel and Tourism Council, Investor in People Award Winner
(2005)

In 2005, Las Haciendas and Fundación Haciendas del Mundo Maya were recognized with this prestigious award, which distinguishes responsible tourism developed in Las Haciendas among 150 participants worldwide. As a result of the annual effort, we have been part of the jury since 2006.

Award given at the ITB
2007

World Tourism Fair in Berlin, Germany. Received in March 2007 for the best practices of social responsibility developed in Las Haciendas through the Haciendas del Mundo Maya Foundation.

Earth Check
2007 to 2009

International Certifier for sustainable tourism developments. The objective of working with its guidelines is to strengthen tourism sustainability in Las Haciendas, providing quantitative and qualitative results of the business, social and environmental management developed together. Its sustainable tourism program guides Las Haciendas towards a responsible path, seeking sustainable business management and strengthening the social and environmental commitment between Las Haciendas and the Foundation.

World Savers Award
2009

The Haciendas, together with the Haciendas del Mundo Maya Foundation, received the “World Savers Award 2009”, awarded by Conde Nast for their social and environmental commitment, especially for their contribution to poverty alleviation.

Travel + Leisure
2010

The Haciendas received the “Global Vision 2010” award from Travel + Leisure for their contribution to artisanal and architectural rescue.

Rainforest Alliance / NepCon
2010 to 2019

Since 2010, Las Haciendas, together with Fundación Haciendas del Mundo Maya, have joined the Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Tourism program, now known as NepCon, to verify good practices in business, social and environmental management.

AMOMÉXICO
2021 to 2022

Platform that promotes creativity, collaboration and competitiveness in the tourism, gastronomy and cultural industries in Mexico. At the end of 2021 and during 2022, the 100 best life experiences, thematic routes, products and tourist destinations in the country were recognized, of which 10 initiatives were awarded for their contribution in this work for social return from the tourism sector. Among these, the “Haciendas del Mundo Maya Experience”, supported by Las Haciendas and Fundación Haciendas del Mundo Maya, was awarded.

Paralelo 19

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.

FUNDACIÓN HACIENDAS DEL MUNDO MAYA

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 & 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

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.