Luxurious jungle resort with private pools, acclaimed dining & spa
Tablaje 642, San Antonio Chablé, 97816 Chocholá, Yuc., Mexico Get directions
"Set in the Yucatán jungle around a 17th-century sisal plantation, this wellness-focused retreat weaves restored hacienda bones—crumbling stone archways and historic architecture—into modern glass-fronted suites. The property centers its spa around a cenote and offers treatments led by Mayan healers using traditional techniques and native plants such as chaya; the restored historic terrace is a favored spot for cocktails amid the jungle." - Mary Holland
"Because it’s located in the jungle between the colonial city of Mérida and the Maya site of Uxmal, Chablé Yucatán has two distinct personalities, making it unique among luxury resorts in Mexico. The buildings that form the historic two-centuries-old hacienda now house common areas and the gourmet Ixi’im restaurant, and guests sleep in 38 contemporary glass boxes masterfully situated throughout the lush grounds so that each feels remarkably private—your views are of the jungle foliage, not your neighbor. Each casita has its own pool, but there’s also a larger common one for when you’re feeling social. The resort is home to countless iguanas and diminutive Yucatecan deer, and an astounding variety of birdlife. You’ll feel like you have escaped to a unique Eden, only with gracious service. From $1,019. —John Newton" - CNT Editors
"For a stay just as eclectic as the city itself, Smith recommends Chablé Yucatán, which she describes as a 'five-star experience in a hacienda-style setting.'" - Travel + Leisure Editors
"This secluded resort about 30 minutes from Merida features private casitas and expansive villas set in a lush landscape. Their wellness programs combine ancient Mayan healing customs with advanced therapeutic methods. After a personal consultation, guests can choose from three Chablé Spa Journeys: Fountain of Youth, Tree of Life, and Heaven on Earth. The Spa’s energy center is the cenote, considered a sacred site, where a welcome ritual takes place. Treatments include hydrotherapy, massage, flotation, and aromatherapy." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Housed around a restored turn-of-the-century hacienda on a 750-acre estate, the property pairs historic architecture with contemporary, glass-fronted casitas that open to hammock-filled terraces spilling into Yucatecan jungle. Nature is a central draw—guest rooms feel immersive, and the spa sits beside a cenote, reinforcing the focus on local landscape and heritage." - Mary Holland, Laura Dannen Redman, Devorah Lev-Tov
