If you are one of the many travelers who look for a more holistic
experience while abroad, get more than a photo opportunity while at
Chichen Itza by getting away from the day tours from Cancun and
getting immersed in all the region has to offer. To better
prepare for your trip, we at Chichen Services have compiled a few of
the things we feel are essential to experiencing all Chichen Itza has to offer: its mystical rituals,
traditional foods, and geological wonders. Chichen
Services strives to promote sustainable tourism, also known as eco-tourism,
with a particular focus on how it can benefit the local
population near Chichen Itza, while aiming to minimize any of
tourism's negative impact (excess trash, etc.) on the environment
and community. By sponsoring the Maya Foundation In Laakeech,
Chichen Services is making sure the community receives vital support
in nutritional and educational areas. For more information
about the Maya Foundation In Laakeech, please check out their
social-volunteer website:
Yucatan
Adventure.
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HOTELS -
These are some of
the select hotels we offer in Yucatan, Mexico. We help you
reserve their services with ease or create your own custom
vacation package to suit your needs.
Hacienda Chichen Resort:
A luxurious, boutique,
and
green hotel in the
heart of the Mayan city of Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico.
You can stay in this historic
XVI century hacienda that was once
the headquarters for the Carnegie Institute's archaeological
expedition
team.
Click here for rates and to make a
reservation at
the
#1 hotel in Chichen
Itza
&
#1 Hacienda in the Top Ten Haciendas to Visit in the Yucatan.
Hotel Casa del Balam:
Hotel Casa del Balam is located in the historic
centro,
or downtown, of Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. As one of the
oldest hotels in Merida, Casa del Balam prides itself on
providing Old-World service in a hotel that was once the
private home of one of Merida's most distinguished families.
Click here for rates and to make a reservation.
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Hotel Hacienda Merida:
This boutique hotel is located in the historical downtown, or el centro,
of Merida. Minutes away from the city's cultural centers,
this is also a self-contained relaxation destination.
Because of its intimate size, make sure to reserve with
anticipation.
Click here for rates and to make a reservation.
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ACTIVITIES
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There are a variety of activities that can
compliment your trip to the magnificent ancient Mayan city of
Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico.
Go Swimming in Cenotes:
Chichen
Services has searched for the most spectacular cenotes, or
naturally occurring freshwater springs, in
the Chichen Itza area in an effort to promote sustainable
tourism in the region. Take refuge from
the jungle's heat by swimming in these
geological wonders!
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Bird-watching Tours:
Follow
a trained bird guide along trails within the Hacienda Chichen's
Bird Refuge; learn how the Maya related to the native birds of
the region. Enjoy the over 150 transitory and permanent
bird species found within the Bird Refuge.
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Jungle Tours:
Trek into
the vast grounds surrounding the Hacienda Chichen and take in
all of the flora & fauna in this sanctuary: from kinkajous to
tohs to iguanas, you can see these beautiful animals within
their natural habitat and learn about how the Maya relate to the
flora and fauna.
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Maya Cultural Experiences:
Get a
holistic experience of Mayan culture today by learning about
their extensive knowledge of local medicinal plants, culinary
arts and traditions, worldview or cosmological view, and
ceremonial rites and rituals.
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YAXKIN SPA, a
Holistic Mayan Spa:
The art
of ancient Maya natural cleansing rituals and healing ceremonies
has been renewed at Yaxkin Spa within the vast jungle gardens of
Hacienda Chichen Hotel. The tropical warmth of the Yucatan
allows you to relax and enjoy your personal renewal in a quiet,
lush, verdant environment where all your senses are soothed and
calmed by nature.
Click here for more
about
one of the Top Ten Eco-Spas in the World, according to
Concierge.com.
And of course, a Guided Tour
of Chichen Itza:
Get a
fuller experience while you visit this magnificent ancient Mayan
city by being accompanied by a bi- or multilingual guide.
Get insightful commentary on the Temple of Kukulcan (also known
as El
Castillo),
the Sacred Well or Cenote,
the Observatory or Caracol,
and many more.
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Packages
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We help you take the
guesswork out of planning your vacation to
Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico by letting you organize your hotel
stay, activities, and more all in one package. Choose from one
of our featured packages below or customize your own.
Holistic
Mayan Experience:
This
package immerses you in the the past and present of the Maya
in Yucatan, Mexico. Stay at the Hacienda Chichen
Resort from where you will visit the ancient city of Chichen Itza with a private guide and learn
about its archaeology, history, and cosmology.
Learn about the ecology of Yucatan and how the Maya
interacted with their environment. Receive the
healing passed down by the ancient Maya with rituals
at Yaxkin Spa.
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Mayan
Spa Getaway:
This package
is perfect for those who just need to get away and recharge
your body, spirit, and mind. Let the vast gardens,
historic lodging, and holistic Mayan healing rituals at the
Hacienda Chichen get you back into your right state of mind.
Perfect for a weekend trip!
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Mayan Cooking Heritage:
This
package allows you to gain a unique perspective on ancient
Mayan cooking and its impact on the regional food of Yucatan
today. Indulge yourself with a frozen cocktail made of Xtabentún — a Maya liqueur flavored
with honey and anise. Learn how to cook
traditional Mayan dishes in private cooking lessons and
see how foods aided in healing for the ancient Maya.
Increase your culinary repertoire and get ready to
impress at your next dinner party. more
Nature
and Bird-watching
Experience:
If you're a nature-lover, then this Chichen
Services' featured package is right up your alley.
Enjoy the vast variety of permanent and transitory birds
within the Hacienda Chichen's Bird Refuge and swim in a
local cenote — a naturally occurring subterranean
fresh water reserve, much like a spring or aquifer.
Don't miss visiting the ancient Maya city of Chichen
Itza with your private guide and see firsthand how
the ancient Maya interacted with the local terrain
and wildlife.
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Maya Eco-Spa Holistic Wellness Retreat
This Eco-Spa Retreat will be held at
Hacienda Chichen Resort and Yaxkin Spa
Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico by Mayan Elder Healer: Mrs.
Beatriz Correa.
Chichen Services is proud to offer Yaxkin Spa and Hacienda Chichen
Resort's 2009 Maya Eco-Spa Holistic
Wellness Retreat Programs, geared to renew your inner energy flow
and to revitalize you in union with nature, include a three
night stay at Hacienda Chichen Resort, Chichen Itza, Yucatan,
Mexico; plus, all private gourmet organic meals, non-alcohol
cocktail gathering, Mayan Spa sessions, Holistic Mayan Rituals,
aquarobics, silent walks, meditations, guided tours, and all
eco-cultural activities mention in the Retreat's Daily Program
(optional activities are not included, please review the
enclosed Retreat Program). Please review
scheduled retreat prices, dates, and eco-cultural activities in
the following pages and then choose which Retreat dates you wish
to book and register. Once you have paid
your Retreat Reservation's deposit, you will be contacted by our
Mayan Eco-Spa Retreat Registration Staff with a Welcome Letter,
Personal Information Form, payment dates and other important
information.
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Specials
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Every so often, we like to offer our
clients special
deals.
June
2009 Package Deals!
MAYA ECO-SPA HOLISTIC WELLNESS RETREAT
June 23rd through June 26th, 2009
Chichen
Services is proud to offer Yaxkin Spa and Hacienda Chichen
Resort's 2009 Maya Eco-Spa Holistic
Wellness Retreat Programs, geared to renew your inner energy flow
and to revitalize you in union with nature, include a three
night stay at Hacienda Chichen Resort, Chichen Itza, Yucatan,
Mexico; plus, all private gourmet organic meals, non-alcohol
cocktail gathering, Mayan Spa sessions, Holistic Mayan Rituals,
aquarobics, silent walks, meditations, guided tours, and all
eco-cultural activities mention in the Retreat's Daily Program
(optional activities are not included, please review the
enclosed Retreat Program). Please review
scheduled retreat prices, dates, and eco-cultural activities in
the following pages and then choose which Retreat dates you wish
to book and register. Once you have paid
your Retreat Reservation's deposit, you will be contacted by our
Mayan Eco-Spa Retreat Registration Staff with a Welcome Letter,
Personal Information Form, payment dates and other important
information.
more
May
2010 Specials!
MOTHER'S DAY PACKAGE:
Why not celebrate Mother's Day throughout the month of May?! Let
the vast gardens, historic lodging, and holistic Mayan healing
rituals at the Hacienda Chichen show the mother in your life
that you appreciate her. Perfect for a long weekend trip!
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Offers only applicable with
confirmed Chichen Services' reservations and must be pre-paid
prior to arriving at the hotel. For more information,
kindly
contact us.
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