Welcome to Hotel Macan ché Bed and Breakfast
Walk in the door from the outside and you will find a secret paradise! In Mayan, the word macan ché means "shaded by wood." Let the tropical garden and the friendly staff of Macan ché inspire you to cool off, relax and enjoy this special home away from home.
Macan ché, your tropical oasis in the heart of the Yucatán
We are located in the charming city of Izamal, known as the "Yellow City" and the "City of Three Cultures" for the Mayan, Spanish and Meztiso cultures which thrive here. Behind the humble doors on Calle 22 lies a little jungle paradise! As you make your way to your room through the lush tropical gardens, you start to understand why they call Izamal a magical city and you know you've found the very heart and source of this magic.
As you meander through the lush tropical gardens, you see new and unusual fruits, bright flowers, rich green foliage and hear the sounds of bamboo in the breeze and the singing of birds. The bungalows at Macan ché are charming and private. Scattered about the property, each cottage has ample space within the tropical gardens and many of the bungalows have individual porches. Decorated in unique themes including Mayan, Asian, Colonial, and Safari, the rooms are rich in color and personality.
Around the grounds you'll find many lovely spots to pass the time. Sit around the rock bottom pool with a cold drink and soak up the sun. Find a hammock to lounge around in or wander up to the restaurant and order your freshly-prepared meal from our International menu. Macan ché is the perfect home base for exploring the regions many archeological sites, refreshing cenotes, and local culture. The tranquility among the cool, lush, gardens is also a perfect place for relaxation and contemplation.
Macan ché has two houses for rent on the property
If you are looking to explore the area at a leisurely pace, spend some quiet time writing or drawing, or need a place to bring the whole family on vacation our houses are the perfect choice.
Houses at a glance:
- Each house has a full kitchen
- Privately situated at the back of the property
- Discounts for long term stay
- Breakfast is included each day
- Cleaning service available
- Private parking
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Rooms
Maya Room
This room is decorated in a Maya theme. Mayan attendants painted on the walls fan over your queen size bed. There is air conditioning, a private bathroom with hot water, and a sweet porch overlooking the garden with a hammock for rest and relaxation.
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Jungla Room
This room is a sweet room celebrating the richness of the Yucatecan jungle with a big window facing the garden. It has a queen size bed, air conditioning, floor fan, a private bathroom with hot water, and a sweet porch with a hammock and small sofa. The pool is nearby.
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Santa Fe Room
This room has a New Mexico style theme. Colorful and unique it has a double bed and a single bed. There is air conditioning, a floor fan, a private bathroom with hot water, and a sweet porch with a hammock and a view of the garden.
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Felipe Room
Inspired by Felipe Carillo Puerto, the beloved Yucatecan governor of the 19th century, this is one of the rooms from the original house. It has a king size bed, 2 single beds (trundle bed style—one is a day bed and the other rolls out if needed), air conditioning, a floor fan, a large bathroom with hot water and a little porch. This room is near the common area and is close to the front of the property.
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Colonial Room
This room is part of the original house on the property. Inspired by the Colonial style, it has original pasta tile floors. It has a king size bed and a single size bed, air conditioning, ceiling fan, a private bathroom with hot water. It is located towards the front of the property.
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Catherwood Room
This room houses many replicas of the sketches by Frederick Catherwood, the famous 19th Century artist who accompanied John Stevens in his explorations of the Yucatán peninsula and ruins of ancient civilizations. It has a king size bed, a single size bed, air conditioning, floor fan, and a private bathroom with hot water. It is a private cottage located towards the front of the property.
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Diego Room
This room is located on the ground floor of a beautiful hacienda style building. The mural on the wall is a replica of Diego Rivera’s Lilies. There are 2 double beds, air conditioning, ceiling and floor fans, a large bathroom with hot water and a shower with a very large bathtub. There is a little porch that overlooks the beautiful garden including a fountain and some love chairs!
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Hawaii Room
Volcanos and tropical birds adorn the mural in this lovely tropical room located in our beautiful hacienda style building. The mural on the wall is colorful and tropical. There are 2 double beds, air conditioning, ceiling and floor fans, a large bathroom with hot water and a shower with a very large bathtub. There is a little porch that overlooks the beautiful garden including a fountain and some love chairs!
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India Room
This second floor room transports you to the tranquility of India. A wonderful retreat in our beautiful hacienda style building. The mural on the wall is inspired by Hindu gods which vaguely resemble the faces of some Mayan gods! There are 2 double beds, ceiling and floor fans, air conditioning, a large bathroom with hot water and a shower with a very large bathtub. There is a porch in front with a small table and chairs and a view of the garden and Izamal life.
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Sueños Room
Experience magical realism and make your dreams come true in this tranquil room on the second floor of our beautiful hacienda style building. It is a colorful room with 2 double beds, ceiling and floor fans, air conditioning, a large bathroom with hot water and a shower with a very large bathtub. There is a porch in front with a small table and chairs and a view of the garden and Izamal life.
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Safari Suite
This is a large family suite with 2 double beds and 2 single beds in an open space. There is air conditioning and ceiling fans, a large bathroom with hot water and a porch overlooking the garden. It is tucked away in a private area in the garden and is located near the pool.
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Cha nah Suite
This is a private casita. In Mayan, the word Cha nah means “little house.” It has a queen size bed and 2 single beds (trundle style bed—one is a day bed and the other rolls out if needed). There is air conditioning, a private bathroom with hot water, a kitchenette with a refrigerator and a hot plate and there is an ample private porch.
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Casa Alta
This is a 2-story house located by the pool. Perfect for large families or longer stays. It has an open floor plan on both floors. The upstairs is "L" shaped with 2 bedrooms that are separated by screens. There is a queen size bed on one side and a double bed on the other with 2 air conditioners. There is a 1/2-bathroom, ceiling fans, and a great balcony with a beautiful view to the convent. The main floor is also open. There are 2 single beds in the common room that open to the kitchen. The house is air conditioned and also has ceiling fans, and a large bathroom with hot water. The kitchen has a stove, refrigerator and a small table.
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