Welcome to El Encanto, a hotel unlike any other. In 2015, architect Hector Chavez y Naveda had a dream: he wanted to give up his life in Toluca and move to Yucatán with his family. He had often spent holidays in Merida with his wife and sons, but the quality of the accommodation often bothered him. All the accommodation was air-conditioned and rather sterile. Hector dreamed of a hotel that could meet both the demands of the sensitive nature in southern Mexico and the high expectations of its guests. So the dream became reality when Hector began studying Mayan architecture in 2015. The rest is history, El Encanto today combines traditional architecture with modern construction. Thanks to the thoughtful architecture, air conditioning is not necessary in the rooms, yet the nights are pleasantly cool. The hotel is committed to being a fair employer in the Holca region and is affectionately called Kooxkanto by the locals. That translates as: Let's go to El Encanto. Despite the difficult time when it opened during the Corona pandemic, El Encanto is now a tried and tested boutique hotel for guests with the highest expectations. The hotel is perfectly located between the Yellow City of Izamal and Chichén Itzá. There are several rainforest walks and cenotes to discover in the region. We look forward to welcoming you.

We have worked for many years to build a hotel that respects the fragile nature of the Yucatan rainforest and is committed to being a fair and sustainable employer for the people of the region. Our concept is unique, nowhere else can you experience the nature of Yucatan in this special way. Each room is unique and decorated in a special Mexican style. In the morning, a traditional breakfast with fruits from our own cultivation (seasonally available) awaits you. Our hotel is 100% powered by renewable energy and the villas do not require air conditioning due to the special design we have built based on Mayan architecture combined with modern building elements. This allows you to spend your nights pleasantly cool and to the sounds of the Yucatan rainforest. El Encanto - Yucatan Villas is located 20 minutes by car from the famous Mayan city of Chichen Itza. The famous yellow city of Izamal is also only half an hour away, and of course the jungle of Yucatan invites you to explore and the cenotes are just waiting to be visited. Our hotel will be happy to help you organise the best possible excursion. If you want to relax a little more, you can refresh yourself at our private pool and enjoy the Yucatan sun. Our pool bar will be happy to serve you during your stay.

The location is perfect, Chichén Itzá and Izamal are less than 25 minutes away by car. Visit the Legendary City of the Maya or enjoy the Yellow City, famous for the visit of Pope John Paul II and the longest atrium in the world. There are also countless natural monuments, cenotes and jungle walks close to the hotel. In addition to these activities, El Encanto Hotel Boutique & Spa also offers the opportunity to relax to perfection, away from the high tourist traffic and hustle and bustle. Enjoy your stay in one of the most climate-friendly hotels in all of Mexico.