Hacienda Sotuta de Peón is a popular day-trip destination from Merida, with private or group options available. Several multi-day packages include a visit along with Merida city sightseeing or other regional attractions, such as the Uxmal ruins or the Ría Celestún Biosphere Reserve. Tours of the hacienda typically include a visit to the main house, workshops, Casa Maya, and cenote; meal-inclusive, horseback, and sunset tours can be arranged through the hacienda.
Located deep in the Mexican countryside, Hacienda Sotuta de Peón is only accessible by car or bus and is about forty minutes from Merida. Visitors can either rent a vehicle, book a taxi, or take advantage of the daily tours that include round-trip transportation.
Site tours typically take place twice daily, with morning tours better suited to visitors affected by the daytime heat.
Merida is famous for its Mayan heritage and colonial past. Widen your perspective of the region’s rich history with a visit to Merida’s Great Museum of the Mayan World (Gran Museo del Mundo Maya), or travel slightly further afield to see ancient Mayan ruins at Uxmal, Kabah, or UNESCO-listed Chichén Itzá.