Casa Azul
Casa Azul is one of a handful of Merida’s historical mansions, that have painstakingly been restored after decades of neglect. Today it is a beautiful 8-suite boutique hotel that provides its guests with a window into Yukatan’s prosperous past, the golden age of henequen. (Henequen, also known as agave sisal, was used to produce rope and twine and became an extremely successful export article for the Yucatan economy during the late 19th, and well into the 20th century).
Walking though the heavy wooden doors at Casa Azul is like entering a private oasis of calm in the midst of bustling Merida. Staying here makes you a guest in a beautiful home, rather than a hotel. The suites are designed meticulously in the style of the early 1900s and yet one easily forgets that this is a historical, old building, because it has been restored to such über-perfection. It’s a stunning place, but it is a little sad that hardly any authentic texture, or patina has been left in place, except for the tiled floors, and those are stunning!
The suites and bathrooms are spacious with tall ceilings. The beds are so comfortable, that it became a bit of a challenge to peel out of them early in the mornings. The staff was helpful, attentive and simply a joy to interact with. I skipped breakfast to photograph Merida early in the mornings, but I hear it was delicious. It’s possible to have dinner at the hotel as well, they offer a new menu daily.
>>>A heartfelt thank you to Yucatan Tourism for an unforgettable 4 days in the Yucatan, my new favorite place in Mexico! @YucatanTourism #TravelYucatan
