Hacienda Chichen and Yaxkin Spa: Experiencing the Mayan Culture, Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico
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HACIENDA CHICHEN
& YAXKIN SPA

actively sponsor the
Maya Foundation In Laakeech, Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico
MAYA FOUNDATION
IN LAAKEECH A.C.
Dedicated to the
Mayan People Welfare
 
 

 

 

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Did you Know Maya is a true ancient Mother language and there are over 30 Mayan Dialects spoken today.

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Getting to know the Mayan Culture of Yucatan

One of the most prominent features of Hacienda Chichen Resort is that its guests have immediate intimate contact with the Maya culture, its heritage and culinary and healing holistic traditions.  In fact, traditions passed from mother to daughter and father to son, through generations in utmost reverence and care.  The friendly nature found in the Maya people, living near Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico, creates a heartwarming traveling experience to all our guests. Many facts about the Maya people and Chichen Itza, will enhance your visit and appreciation of this region.

MAYAN  CULTURE  AND  MAYA CALENDAR  EVENTS

Every year, J-Men Maya Healers and Wiseman celebrate their sacred rituals, all intimately related with the ancient Tozlkin Maya Calendar, at the Hacienda Chichen's Maya Jungle Reserve. Guests are invited to participate and experience this and other traditional Mayan culture celebrations. For further details read Yucatan Adventure Eco-Travel Guide cultural articles including: Maya Sacred Ceremonies and Rituals.

We offer various Yucatan vacation packages and volunteer opportunities sure to ensure you a magical visit to Chichen Itza and Yucatan; we recommend you plan some fun  sustainable responsible tourism activities and eco-cultural experiences or participate in our Yucatan Volunteer Social Programs dedicated to empower the Mayan rural people of Yucatan.

Coming this 2009 September Equinox? Don't miss the Mayan Sacred New Fire Ceremony to be celebrated at 10 AM by Mayan Senior Healers or J-Men at their Sacred Maya Ceremonial Site; experience the mystical power of our Mayan Zumpul-che sweat-bath Ceremony for two 13 guests sessions Reserve Now

MAYAN HOLISTIC WELLNESS WORKSHOPS

This 4th of July 2009, J-Men Bartolome Poot Nahuat will conduct a Mayan Medicinal Plants Workshop at his Mayan School and Botanic Garden in Espita, Yucatan, Mexico.  For directions and workshop registration please contact him direcly at the Oxlajuntikuj Mayan School email: oxlajuntikuj@hotmail.com

 July 30th, 2009, Yaxkin Spa and the Maya Foundation In Laakeech will start a Mayan Holistic Spa Therapist training program to teach and certify Spa therapists in the arts of Mayan Healing Traditions and Mayan Spa Wellness massages, organic skin care therapies, etc. The program will be held at Hacienda Chichen Resort. Register via email:  yaxkinspa@haciendachichen.com

CHICHEN ITZA FACTS

Hacienda Chichen and Yaxkin Spa sponsors many Mayan Cultural Events as part of the hotel's green social mission and sustainable tourism vision; our staff and owners are committed to help preserve the local Maya culture, Mayan traditions, culinary arts, healing wisdom, holistic ceremonies and Cosmo-vision rituals.

Hacienda Chichen and Yaxkin Spa have in house hospitality training workshops as part of the owners' eco-social awareness and commitment.  This green boutique hotel is 99% staffed by Mayan rural people. Here, we encourage our workers to speak Yucatecan Maya, their mother language and share with guests their ancestral Mayan cultural traditions; guest may hear staff singing Maya melodies as they stroll through our 100% Organic Plantation where fruits and vegetables are grown to be served at one of our hotel's Chichen Itza restaurants.

Come and experience the mystical energy of Maya sacred ceremonies or learn from Maya Senior J-Men Wiseman and Ix-Men Healers wisdom.  Experience the Mayan spiritual awakening of their many holistic rituals at Yaxkin Spa, share with the local natives a few healing remedies or taste one of our favorite Maya cooking recipes. At Hacienda Chichen, travelers find many eco-cultural activities to help them experience the Maya vast cultural heritage.

MAYA  FOUNDATION  IN  LAAKEECH

Travelers interested in free volunteer social work programs sponsored by Hacienda Chichen and the Maya Foundation In Laakeech (pronounce in lak'ech) should browse Yucatan Adventure Eco-Travel Guide to learn about our volunteer vacation programs and volunteering in Chichen Itza, Yucatan guidelines.

MAYA  GREEN  VACATION  PACKAGES

Check our 2009 Vacation Packages and Rates remember we offer Eco-Spa Holistic Retreats gear to experience fully the Mayan cultural healing traditions of Yucatan, Mexico. 

If you wish to participate in any of our many wonderful free social volunteer vacation packages to support the Mayan communities near Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico, please review our volunteers FAQ.

RECOMMENDED  MAYA  CULTURE  READINGS:

Yucatan Adventure the Maya Foundation In Laakeech Volunteer Eco-Travel Guide and green Volunteer Magazine featuring geo-tourism articles about the Maya culture, Mayan cuisine, sacred ceremonies, Yucatan Wedding Destinations, and eco-cultural sites. Find places to visit or be in social volunteer programs.

Chichen Services offering green travel packages full of eco-cultural activities and Maya traditions. Great vacation prices.

Yucatan Today - an article about the organizations and foundations in Yucatan with most reliable volunteer opportunities for travelers.

Wikipedia: Mayan People Article
 


Exquisite Mayan and Fusion Cuisine awaits you at Hacienda Chchen, try at home our free recipes!
Come and enjoy the magic of Chichen Itza. Book one of our many Special monthly offers and Vacation Packages
Enjoy reading about ancient Maya Civilization and Mythology
Experience Mayan holistic rituals at Yaxkin Spa
 

Hacienda Chichen - Wish to learn about the Maya Culture, do visit Yucatan Adventure Eco-Travel Guide

Hacienda Chichen offers the most exquisite Mayan and Fusion Cuisine in found among all Chichen Itza Restaurants, ask about our Gala Luncheons and Mayan Gourmet Menus 
Yaxkin Spa is among the Top World Eco-Spa Resorts and acclaimed as Mexico's best Mayan Holistic Spa Retreat and Eco-Spa Wellness Destination
Book our  2009 Yucatan Vacation Packages and enjoy the many eco-cultural experiences awaiting you at this unique Green Spa Jungle Resort in Chichen Itza, Yucatan,  Mexico:
Yucatan Birding / Merle Greene Mayan Art Gallery and Museum / Sustainable Tourism in Yucatan / Mayan Ruins / Eco-Spa Holistic Wellness Destination / Yucatan Wedding Destination
 Hacienda Chichen articles and reviews can be found at: National Geographic Travel  TripAdvisor.com  Condé Nast Traveler on Concierge.Com: Changemakers.net  Travel Yucatan   Yucatan Living  Yucatan Today 
Yucatan Adventure Eco-Travel Guide

This 4th of July 2009, J-Men Bartolome Poot Nahuat will conduct a Mayan Medicinal Plants Workshop at his Mayan School and Botanic Garden in Espita, Yucatan, Mexico.
For workshop's registration and directions, contact
oxlajuntikuj@hotmail.com

Nature and Bird Lovers will find this Eco-vision hotel to be a paradise for birding in the Yucatan!
Come bring your bins and take a Mayan local bird-watching tour guided by our own certified bird local guides or buy a Birds of the Yucatan Guide book and enjoy learning details about the 157 bird species found in our  Bird Refuge and gardens, where toh mot-mot birds abound as well as Yucatan Jay birds, Scarlet Tanager birds, Yucatan parrots joyfully flying near your private patio, or Altamira Orioles enjoying our fruit trees. Birding in Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico is at its best when you stay at Hacienda Chichen which offers you a vast private Mayan Jungle Reserve filled with nature paths for you to stroll while birding here; you can enjoy a Nature Tour along your Bird-watching Tour and learn about the Maya names of birds, legendary Mayan birds, mythical Mayan bird ceremonies, and experience the joy of awakening to the melodies  of hundred of birds such as the black melodious orioles, black hooded orioles, cardinals, social fly-catchers and of course great families of Yellow front parrots happily singing near your own cottage room.  So book your stay with us and enjoy fabulous bird-watching and other eco-cultural activities.

 Enjoy the beauty and grace of Yucatan's endemic bird species as our guest  Wake up with the sounds of hundred of birds near your own cottage room  Observe life's precious moments at our Maya Jungle Reserve  Our Bird Refuge is home to over 157 bird species !  Rejoice walking near colorful butterflies through our gardens  Marvel at Mother Nature small creatures!  Learn about all our animal kingdom residents!

Bird Guided Tours are part of our eco-vision hotel practices and Sustainable Tourism commitment, therefore guests should know that when booking a Bird Tour or Nature Tour at our hotel, the full amount paid is directly given to the certified Mayan local bird watching guide.  Hacienda Chichen support birding activities as part of our responsible sustainable hotel practices and volunteer social work; helping local Mayan communities to protect the natural habitat of this regions fauna.  A portion of our profits are donated to the Maya Foundation In Laakeech (pronounce in lak'ech) social work programs benefiting the Mayan local communities nearby Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico,
 where you can join our many
free volunteer programs and help us help!   For further details, kindly contact us:
info@haciendachichen.com

Ask us for additional information about the Hacienda Chichen famous archaeological expeditions, its legacy in Yucatan's history, etc. 
Just contact us and we will email you further details about this famous Mexican hacienda in the Yucatan.  Come celebrate 2009 March Equinox with us!
Remember to review our great
2009 Yucatan Green Vacation Packages, Hacienda Chichen Discounts, Green Spa Resort Packages,  Mayan Eco-Spa Retreats and offers!
Yucatan Wedding Destination Packages, Yucatan Hacienda Weddings, Yucatan Mayan Holistic Retreats, and more.... just email us your request at:
info@haciendachichen.com

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