Select a venue or vendor
This summary covers 5 wedding venues and 4 vendors scouted in the Merida, Mexico area. Each venue offers a distinct atmosphere, from intimate city locations to rustic haciendas in the countryside.
Final selections: Hacienda Kinchil (venue), Molokos (cocktails), Altaporta (catering)
Hacienda Kinchil
A 223-year-old hacienda with beautiful grounds, an amazing pergola, and an ancient peach tree. Offers excellent indoor/outdoor flexibility with three covered spaces and a natural three-zone party layout.
Strengths
- Excellent rain backup options
- No tent required
- Cozy accommodations
- Fire pit for evening
Considerations
- 40 min from downtown
- AC requires generator
- Limited room capacity
Hacienda Ochil
An extremely beautiful, deeply rustic venue with a dramatic amphitheater overlooking a cenote. Features a charming train that can be used for the couple. However, requires extensive setup including flooring, lighting, and kitchen tents.
Strengths
- Visually incredible
- Amphitheater + cenote
- Very private & secluded
- Unique train feature
Considerations
- Extensive flooring needed
- Major lighting costs
- No accommodations
- Not kid-friendly
Hacienda Subin
A charming venue with an amazing front porch that's the standout feature. The property has a great vibe and offers creative possibilities like a long dinner path around the grounds. Rooms open directly onto the porch for a cozy feel.
Strengths
- Amazing porch feature
- Great vibe on arrival
- Creative layout options
- Venue/rooms sold separately
Considerations
- Need portable bathrooms
- Limited chairs available
- Some areas need flooring
- Limited room capacity
Hacienda Santa Cruz
A large hotel-style hacienda closest to downtown (~20 min). Offers the best on-site accommodations with 25 rooms including an outstanding bride & groom suite. Features an artificial cenote and full hotel amenities including spa.
Strengths
- Excellent accommodations
- Closest to downtown
- Full hotel amenities
- Many flexible spaces
Considerations
- Less private if not full
- Town-adjacent location
- Some spaces too large
- May need 2 kitchen tents
Casa Faller
A very beautiful facility located right inside Merida, making it the most convenient for guests. The grounds can host up to 80 people with several outdoor spaces including a classic-walled area perfect for cocktails.
Strengths
- Very beautiful facility
- Easiest access for guests
- Many hotels nearby
- Classic aesthetic
Considerations
- No on-site accommodations
- Indoor space limited to ~50
- Enclosed area may be small
Vendors
Maranajao Cocktails
Full cocktail service with 6 cocktails tasted. Pricing by the cocktail, not by time. 3-hour core service with additional options including beer cart, aguas frescas, shots, and carajillos.
Strengths
- Non-alcoholic options for all
- Extra services (beer, shots)
- Flexible bar setup
- Top cocktail: Catarico (9/10)
Considerations
- Priced per cocktail
- Gin cocktails less popular
Molokos Cocktails
Cocktail tasting with 10 options, 6 selected for the wedding. 5-hour service with English-speaking staff. Super nice presentation and garnishes throughout. Can print images on carajillos.
Strengths
- Great presentation & garnishes
- Wide variety (10 cocktails)
- English-speaking staff
- Custom carajillo images
Considerations
- Michelada flavor picked in advance
- Micheladas are extra service
Bravo Catering
Catering tasting session with Bravo Catering. Photos and videos documented from the experience.
Altaporta Catering
Full tasting and menu selection at Alta Porta. Final menu includes 4 appetizers, 2 starters, a 50/50 main course split (chicken & salmon) with a vegan option, and 2 desserts.
Menu Highlights
- Yucatecan-inspired dishes
- Vegan option included
- 50/50 chicken & salmon split
- 4 appetizers selected
Details
- 2 starters: Xo-ik & Sopa de lima
- 2 desserts: Limón & Pavlova