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Wedding trip in Mexico

If you’re thinking of tying the knot, you want your wedding day to be the best day of your life. Like any couple, you also want to make sure that it’s a memorable event, both for you and your guests. With this unforgettable wedding trip in Mexico, Uniktour has created a perfect blend of romance, exoticism, and luxury – all in a sublime setting. Easily accessible from Merida, the hacienda is nestled right in the heart of Yucatan and features lush green gardens around superbly restored 300-year-old structures. This is the perfect idea for your dream wedding! For a completely unique ceremony, say yes in the domain’s magnificent Palladian church before toasting your guests and celebrating your union in an elegant reception where everything has been planned right down to the smallest details, including tasty Yucatan dishes and an open bar equipped with the finest rums and tequilas!
You’ll spend your honeymoon in a majestic yet intimate suite while your guests enjoy the amenities of haciendas in nearby Temozon and Itzincab. There will be plenty of romance and good times for everyone. Absolute comfort and change of scenery are the driving forces on this unique wedding weekend in Mexico. We can tailor-design every aspect of this trip to make all your wedding dreams come true: number of guests, décor, accommodation – we’ll be happy to customize everything to suit your every need!

Contact our Mexico expert for more information on this unforgettable wedding weekend in Yucatan!

Itinerary

THE HACIENDA

Twenty minutes away from Mérida stands a magnificent domain, a palatial hacienda perfect for celebrations and special events
This is our grandest property. Its magnificent structures, restored with an almost total adherence to its original design, have become a favored site for weddings and other special events and feature social areas of varying sizes: everything from individual rooms suitable for small gatherings (such as the old hacienda chapel, for groups of up to 250) to the hacienda’s main garden, which can accommodate up to 1500.
The hacienda features two air-conditioned suited with stone bathtubs. In addition to extensive gardens, the place boasts two swimming pools (one connects to an in-suite private pool) a traditional Maya house and an orchard.


ITINERARY


Day 1| Arrive in Merida
Guests are transferred to the hacienda Itzincab upon arrival at the airport and enjoy a welcome dinner. Night on site or transfer to Temozon.

Day 2| Wedding day
The guests arrive at the hacienda to enjoy the domain's amenities before the wedding.
After the ceremony, a toast starts off the festivities: fancy dinner and dancing will be the highlights of this week end. Then guest head off back to their accomodation for the night. Breakfast included.

Day 3| Departure or transfer
Transfer to Merida airport or continuation of your trip in Yucatan to discover archeological sites or the fantastic beaches of the caribbean coastline. Breakfast included.


1. Canapés (3 per person)
- Crostini with regional spinach mousse and peanuts
- Eggplant roll filled with goat cheese and sesame vinaigrette
- Baby shark turnover

2. Wedding Toast
One glass of Freixenete “Carta Nevada” per person

3. Wedding dinner (One option for choosing at the moment of confirmation)

Starters :
Apple, grilled red bell pepper, eggplant and goat cheese kettledrum with ‘‘Xcatic’’ chili pepper cream sauce
or
Green salad with goat cheese, fried tortilla, cucumber, Chinese potato with roasted sesame and balsamic vinaigrette
or
‘‘Xcatic’’ chili pepper cream soup

Entrees :
Chicken breast stuffed with local spinach, cream cheese, ‘‘poblano’’ chili pepper and salami, cous cous with black spices and red bell pepper ‘‘confit’’ sauce
or
Grouper fish filet sautéed with mango and fresh coriander, served with grilled vegetables on lemon grass cous cous
or
“Queso relleno” Dutch cheese stuffed with raisins, olives, minced pork and beef meat, topped with béchamel and fresh tomato sauce

Desserts :
Mango mousse with fruits and gin sauce
or
Tree chocolate mousse with strawberry sauce
or
‘‘Manjar blanco’’: coconut cream desert

4. Wedding cake

5. Open bar “Casa de Máquinas” during 5 hours
Whisky Johnnie Walker Etiqueta Roja, vodka Smirnoff, tequila Cuervo Especial, ron Bacardí Blanco, ron Bacardí Limón, appleton Estate, brandy Fundador, local beers Montejo y León Negra, mineral water, beverages

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Overview

Mexico. Who hasn’t dreamed of one day exploring this incredible country of a thousand faces? Of exploring its colonial towns, idyllic beaches, ancient pyramids, and wild nature? Of enjoying its fine cuisine and fiestas? With so much to offer, a journey into Mexico simply cannot disappoint…

Mexico. Endless variety…
What could be better than taking a dip in a transparent turquoise sea to observe the colorful life swimming and growing around the ocean floor? For Mexico’s best dive spots, head to the Yucatan peninsula, also home to the country’s finest coral reefs and cenotes.
Mexico’s volcanoes (Pico de Orizaba, La Malinche, Iztaccihuatl) represent a great opportunity to challenge yourself and reach new heights, literally: hiking to the edge of a crater is an experience you won’t soon forget.

Always looking for ways to help people travel off the beaten path without sacrificing their comfort, Uniktour has selected the finest travel options for a wide variety of activities, allowing travelers to discover Mexico’s myriad natural wonders – in complete comfort and serenity. Many people dream of one day discovering Mexico, their heads filled with the magnificent beaches of the Caribbean, or the cultural jewels hidden in any of the country’s many pre-Columbian Mayan and Aztec archeological sites. Uniktour wishes you a great trip to Mexico. Happy trails!

Tourism

With a population of more than 100 million, Mexico is the world’s most populous Spanish-speaking country, the second-most populated country in Latin America (after Brazil), the third-most populated of the Americas, and the eleventh-most populated in the world. The number of Mexicans living in the United-States (legally and illegally) is thought to be as high as 20 million. Between 1900 and 2000, Mexico’s population grew by a factor of 7.2, while the world population grew by factor of 3.7 during the same time period (it doubled between 1970 and 2000).

There are more than 20 million homes in Mexico, which translated into an average of 5 people per home. Mexico is a young country: 45% of the population is less than 20 years old, while 63% of Mexicans are less than 30 years old.

The population is increasingly urban: Mexico’s 123 largest cities (those with more than 50000 people) are home to almost 75% of the total population.

With 9 million inhabitants (20 including the suburbs), stretching for 30 kilometers from north to south, and 20 kilometers from east to west, Mexico City one of the world’s most populous metropolitan areas (Tokyo-Okohama is currently first). Occupying 500 km2 in 1940, this city now covers an area of more than 4500 km2!

Geography

Mexico’s total surface area covers almost 2 million km2 – about 4 times the size of France. Sitting between Central America and North America, it is bordered on the north and east by the United States (for 3300 km), on the east by the Caribbean Sea, on the south by Belize (250 km) and Guatemala (960 km), on the west by the Pacific Ocean. It is the third-largest country in Latin America, after Brazil and Argentina.

Mexico is a mountainous country, with a mostly hilly topography: it is said that only one third of the territory consists of slopes whose incline is less than 10%. Beyond 10%, agriculture becomes very complicated. Half the country is more than 1500 meters high! Mexico is the world’s largest official capital, with an altitude of more than 2000 meters.

The northern part of the country is dominated by two large mountain ranges whose average altitude rises to 2200 meters: the Sierra Madre Occidental, along the Pacific coast, and the Sierra Madre Oriental, along the Gulf of Mexico.

Between these two mountain ranges lies a vast plateau whose altitude ranges from 1000 to 2000 meters: the Mexican altiplano. The climate is generally dry, creating vast semi-desertic landscapes dotted with cacti.

As they continue southbound, the Sierra Madres collide with a volcanic range that stretches 900 km from the Atlantic to the Pacific in central Mexico. A virtual fortress separating North and Central America! East of the range rises the country’s highest peak, Orizaba (5747 m).

Generally dry, the pacific coast generally gets lots of sunshine. An extension of the Texas plain, a vast coastal plain borders the Gulf of Mexico. Less crowded than the Pacific coast, this area is covered with citrus groves and fields sprinkled with water hyacinths as far as the eye can see.

At its southern tip, Mexico rises like the tail of a mermaid, creating a completely different landscape: the Yucatan peninsula, ancestral land of the Mayas. This vast calcareous area is flat and almost completely devoid of any surface water. The turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea lie east.

Culture

Civilization:
In the first century AD, three great civilizations take shape:
• The Teotihuacán, on the Anáhuac plateau; we still know nothing about the origins of these people, nor of the reason behind their disappearance
• The Zapotecs, in Monte Albán, in what is now the state of Oaxaca. They were the first to build ritual buildings. Between 700 and 750 BC, they began to use a type of pictographic writing and established their central state in what is now the Oaxaca valley.
• The Maya, whose territory stretched from southern Mexico to what is now Salvador. They built over a hundred city-states (Tikal, Palenque), each run by a theocracy. The architectural ruins left behind are clear signs that this culture had very advanced building techniques. The Maya produced many brilliant mathematicians and astronomers and profited considerably from their encounter with the Toltecs in the 9th century AD: this cultural syncretism gave birth to the cities of Uxmal and Chichén Itzá. Starting in the 12th century, this society became more and more decadent, a victim of rising inner conflict.
•And, of course, the Aztecs, who maintained their hegemony by brute force for over a century, collecting dues from their rivals and practicing religious sacrifices. At the beginning of the 16th century, 300000 people lived in Tenochtitlan, then the capital of the Aztec empire, now known as Mexico City. The Spanish conquered it on august 13th 1521, a painful birth to the mixed culture that would eventually become current day Mexico.

Mexico’s colonial heritage
When the Spanish landed in Mexico, they quickly realized that this was a land of incomparable beauty, rich with unlimited resources. Of course, they decided to stay. They built cities throughout the country, mixing their culture with the locals. The result is a traditional architectural style that is unique to Mexico. It is almost impossible to find a city without a mission or a cathedral that dates back a few hundred years. In many cases, the colonial architecture is still predominant. Mexico’s colonial treasures are boundless. There are more than fifty colonial cities, each showcasing different styles.
One example of such a colonial city is the second largest city in Mexico, Guadalajara, which is dotted with parks, monuments, town squares, and elegant colonial mansions. Many imposing buildings dating back to when the city was an important mining town still stand, such as the cathedral, Degollado theatre, and Cabanas Hospice. As for Guanajuato, the most colorful of all colonial cities, it proudly displays its magnificent theatres, churches, and public buildings, all dating back to the colonial era, as well as lovely paved alleys which, according to the legend of the Callejôn del Beso, are so narrow that lovers living on either side need only bend over to kiss. The city of ceramics, Puebla is bursting with picturesque charm, hidden convents, Spanish style patios, flower-covered arches, and stone fountains that would make many more famous monuments blush. If you pass by Cuernavaca, make sure you visit Cortès’ palace, now Cuauhnahuac museum, with its magnificent Diego Ribera frescoes and the historical Borda gardens. Then, of course, there’s Mexico City, the city of palaces, where the Spanish built the largest city of the new world on the ruins of an Aztec city. In the "Centro Historico", you’ll find the palace of Axayacatl, where Moctezuma was taken hostage by Cortès, now home to the immense Nacional Monte de Piedad. This area is also home to the oldest cathedral in the Americas and is a must for any itinerary. Also make sure you take a look at Chapultepéc castle, built on a hill overlooking the city, as well as the anthropology museum and the modern art museum, both of which are among the world’s finest. Of course, this city features countless other colonial wonders that history transformed into museums.

Cuisine

Rich and varied, Mexican cuisine is generally very spicy. It is the perfect blend of local fruit and legumes (corn, black beans, avocados, peppers, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, cocoa, vanilla), and meat from domesticated animals introduced by the Spanish (pork, beef, chicken). These ingredients are part of the daily eating habits of the people of Mexico. Included on UNESCO’S intangible cultural heritage list since 2010, Mexican gastronomy has many indigenous influences, though its origins date back to the Spanish conquests. Here are a few dishes, drinks, and products typical of Mexican cuisine:
• Peppers are an integral part of Mexican cuisine. Though there are many varieties, the most famous of these are el serrano, el xalapeño, and el poblano.
• Corn is still the main staple of Mexican cuisine. It was prepared in a variety of ways in pre-Columbian times, many of which are still around today: pancakes (tortillas), pasta stuffed with meat and then steamed (tamales), and porridge (atole). Most antojitos (appetizers) are made from tortillas.
• Black, white, red, and pinto frijoles (beans) are served at every meal, either in a soup, or as a side dish, often in a puree or fried.
Mexico is also an important coffee producer and exporter. Café con leche is a local specialty served with breakfast and with the 7 pm lunch. This country also has an impressive variety of alcohols and liquors of all types: tequila, mezcal (alcohol made from aloe), pulque (cactus leaf extract), beer, and licuados (smoothies with milk or water).

Climate

The Tropic of Cancer divides the country into two zones, one temperate and the other tropical. As usual, climate varies with altitude. The tierras calientes (warm lands), which include the coastal plains, have an altitude that can reach 900 meters and an average temperature ranging between 24 °C and 28 °C. Between 1000 and 2000 meters, the average temperature drops to between 16 °C and 20 °C. Towns and cities at this altitude benefit from a relatively stable climate and pleasant temperatures all year long. North of the 24th parallel, it can get cold in the winter months.
Mexico has very distinct dry and rainy seasons. In most of the country, the rainy season lasts from June to mid-October. There is much less rain during the rest of the year. February is the driest month, while July is the wettest. The coastal regions, particularly those bordering the Gulf of Mexico, get most of their rain in September. The arid and semi-arid areas, such as Baja California, get an average of 300 to 600 millimeters of rain per year. It rains a little more in the Southern plateaus and the more populated areas (including Mexico City and Guadalajara), with an average precipitation of 600-1000 millimeters per year. The lowlands along the Gulf of Mexico receive more than 1000 mm of rain per year. It sometimes snows in some of the northern plateaus and on the peaks of the Sierra Madres.

Sitting in the hurricane belt, all the coastal regions are vulnerable to these storms between June and November. Hurricanes are less frequent and usually less violent on the Pacific coast than they are on the country’s east coast.