Belgian chocolate is pretty famous. So is Mexican beans. So what happens when you take a Belgian…read morechocolatier who lives in the Yucatan to make chocolate with things like the Criollo bean? Some fantastic stuff. A bag of roasted beans from the factory is something people usually have to shell crush and sugar to make it palatable. These were so good I was usually popping them straight and sometimes not even shelling them. The bitterness and lightness of the bean is amazing. For those of you that like darker chocolate with smooth bitterness, seek this out.

hi, I live in Merida , here from Holland, I go very often ,to the chocolate shop ,in Santa Lucia,…read morewhere I get the dark ,bar with Hazelnuts, it is vert good ! but the service, is just Not friendly, I do not like to be treated , like a tourist and do not appreciate, put -out service ! very disappointed !!

my wife bought a bar of their dry season harvest (from 2Beans in NY)...nice light flavor of…read morecardamom and nutmeg, though can't really taste the chili or pepper. and I like the slight grittiness, one of the things I've liked about chocolate we've had around the Yucatan.

Everything was excellent and the ambiance was great, we really had a great time and will recommend…read moreit to everyone

Very well-done tourist stop. Not only fun but educational as well. That was the first jaguar we…read morehad ever seen. The chocolate demonstration is in English and Spanish. It was worth taking the time to do this.

From Chicago, first time at P&D today for coffee and pastries. Here are some thoughts:…read more -It is located less than a block from Santiago Park. -It is my favorite coffee shop so far in Merida (1 month in). -I ordered a vanilla latte and a pastry, both were excellent! -The service was very good. -Has the feeling of being a quiet spot in a busy part of town. -Oh, and they have high chairs, if you're thinking of bringing a little one with you... Highly recommended!!

Just had a full-blown pastry awakening at Placer y Delirio!…read moreThe name doesn't lie--pure pleasure with a side of delirium. Every bite had me questioning my life choices (like why I haven't been here sooner). The pastries? Outrageously delicious. The vibe? Cool enough to make your iced coffee jealous. Service was great--friendly without being fake. 10/10 would sell my diet plan for another croissant.

OMG, best experience EVER!!! do not listen to ANYONE else, they are all super mean. This was the…read morebest hotel ever! We got to meet the manager guy and he was SUPER nice. The bathtub/ shower is AMAZING, and the beds are VERY a comfy, and the hotel is very old but they keep it in PERFECT CONDITION AND PERFECT SHAPE! i can't say more, this is just the best. The hotel looks like it was made YESTERDAY. NEVER LISTEN TO ANYONE ELSE THEY ARE VERY MEAN KARENS THIS IS THE BEST!!!!

Bountiful Breakfast Exquisitely Prepared The best value is…read moreto go with the breakfast special which included chaya, grapefruit and other juices, coffee, entree, fresh fruit plate including mango and papaya, with yogurt and granola. The entrees were delicious. We came back 2 days in a row as it was so good. The breakfast was so filling we didn't need lunch. The view of fountain and balcony with the many palm trees and plants in courtyard was gorgeous.

We are obsessed with this hotel in Mérida. The outside blue facade hides a serene central courtyard…read morethat all the rooms face. Every morning you can get a delicious freshly prepared breakfast served to you out there and listen to the calming noise of the water fountain. The rooms are richly appointed (we always stay in the Mejorada) and well-kept. Service is excellent--they wait outside for you to arrive back every night to let you in! This is really a stellar experience and a great place to stay and experience one of North America's best cities.

My husband and I stayed at Casa Azul five years ago for our honeymoon and it was so amazing, we…read moredecided to return for our 5-year anniversary! This is an absolutely beautiful property with impeccable service. So many nice little touches like welcome drinks on arrival, little chichen it's shaped chocolates on your pillow at night with a special message, organic shower products made with Mayan honey, and of course their incredible breakfast service. At night, there is always someone waiting at the gate to let you in no matter what the tine. We stayed in the Mejorada room with is gorgeous with high ceilings and a jetted tub. Although Casa Azul has its traditional charm, it's definitely upgraded and renovated enough to provide modern conveniences. The air condition was very good, plenty of outlets to charge things, etc. Breakfast service is the standout and often was one of the best meals of our trip. Their chilaquiles is especially incredible but you can't go wrong with any choice. Raul provided exceptional service and also accommodated a speedier service one day when we had a tour to catch earlier in the morning. Luna in the office was always super helpful to answer our questions and give us tips. Location-wise, it's steps away from el Paseo Mantejo and we felt very comfortable walking at night to and from our hotel from the center. Casa Azul cannot be missed!

This place is so cool it's ridiculous. I'm never sure why there aren't more guests but having the…read morestaff working almost for yourself alone is part of the charm. The crazy thing about this particular one of the haciendas is that the food is also world class. Pro tip: don't miss the steam engine and note that the boiler is being lifted out of the old boiler room by the tree that grew under it. The boiler is so big that your mind might miss what it's really going on with it.

This review is basically for the property itself as the staff works hard and is trying. 5 stars for…read moreJenny the concierge who helps pre getting there with transportation and spa reservations!! Calling itself "luxury" is a stretch. If you want the vibe go for a meal and view of the pool... tho it's not exactly the easiest place to get to. The road off the highway is rough and full of potholes. The restaurant is good however and the staff is friendly. The pork tacos are delicious. The place tho is odd. I'm not sure about the other Haciendas but this one could use a LOT of TLC. There are so many open spaces they could make way more interesting with landscaping, seating areas, and at minimum some lightening. There are a ton of very old areas... unused, and that's really the only thing to do to walk around and wonder what is all this old stuff for? But no context is offered, no history, unless you do the tour. It's frankly quite bizarre. If you want to completely disappear and feel a little rustic, and know you basically have your room, the restaurant facing the pool, and seating area facing big empty entrance to hang at - than ok, but I wouldn't necessarily call it tranquil and definitely not luxurious. The pool was dirty on one side, I never Saw one person in it, the hot tub was not hot, and we tried to walk to the secret cenote but there wasn't signage and ended up in a loop back to hotel. The spa service was top notch, absolutely 5*, thank you Fatima! It was in a room not in the cenote that gets advertised, as we were told right now there can be lots of bugs and even rats! The bedroom suite was huge with a hammock and an outside bath they filled for us that was lovely, the living room was pretty barren, they can use some art. The bed is comfortable I slept great. If you have kids please for the love of God don't come here. I cannot imagine how you would survive. We saw so many kids and cannot imagine what they possibly do with them at this property. If you are a writer and just need to go hide and write for a few days in the jungle then this could work. Otherwise I would not recommend. I'm Pretty open and flexible and have stayed many places... I just can't in good conscience tell people to go to this particular Hacienda unless it's for a specific reason.