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Sac Nicte Unique Mayan Village Vacation Rental

A once-in-a-lifetime experience

Rent these Mayan houses in a Mayan village in the heart of the Yucatán, Mexico.

A unique opportunity to stay in a typical Mayan village - Chunkanán, near Cuzamá, located in the cenote zone of Yucatan.

The casitas of Sac Nicté are set in private tropical gardens. The three casitas are rented together as one unit, for up to four guests, so you can enjoy living in the security and privacy of your own compound, just a few minutes walk from the centre of the village of Chunkanán.

Sac Nicté has three mayan-style palapa casitas, constructed in the traditional way with their curved walls and thatched roofs, with the benefits of modern conveniences - an indoor bathroom with hot and cold water, and a fully equipped kitchenette. The extensive private compound has a large swimming pool filled with purest well water pumped up from 14 metres by a traditional windmill.

The main house - casa principal - has a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchenette, with refrigerator and work-top cooker. There is space to hang two hammocks.

The bedroom house has space to hang two hammocks.

Please be aware that there are no beds. At Sac Nicté we sleep like the mayans in traditional hammocks with protective mosquito netting

The bathroom house has hot and cold running water to the shower; WC and hand basin.

The Yucatan is well known for its variety of birdlife, and Sac Nicte is the ideal location for birdwatching. From the comfort of your casita, you can watch the amazing variety of tropical birds right on your doorstep.

The village of Chunkanan is famous for its three cenotes, also known as the cenotes of Cuzama. (A cenote is a sacred mayan underground lake). These cenotes are reached by taking a horse-drawn truck on a mini-rail deep into the jungle. The trip takes three hours, with half-an-hour at each cenote to allow for memorable swimming/diving opportunities. In the village there is also an excellent restaurant serving delicious traditional mayan dishes in a beautiful setting.

Chunkanan is in the heart of a large cenote zone and there are many other cenotes waiting to be discovered. Especially recommended are the cenotes of Homun and Sabacchen. The Lagunas of Yalahau, located just beyond the village of Homun, is a protected nature sanctuary, considered a priority location for the conservation of biodiversity of flora and fauna. It has historical, archaeological and cultural relevance in that there are archaeological remains hidden in the jungle vegetation and hosts a range of species from both humid and arid origins.

The archaeological sites of Acanceh and Mayapan are within an easy drive

We offer a special three day package which includes a stay at Sac Nicte, breakfast and a main meal at the restaurant in the village, and a guide to the cenote sof Homun.