Same-Sex Marriage Legal in Mexico’s Yucatan
Love is love! And now, engaged same-sex couples can now get married in Mexico’s Yucatan state. Mérida, Tizimín, and Valladolid are just a few popular cities located in the Yucatan and Yucatan Peninsula, and they are now options – in addition to other popular cities like Puerto Vallarta – where queer couples can exchange their vows legally.
Same-sex marriages are recognized, and happy couples will now receive the same rights as citizens who reside in the state. The law went into effect on Friday, March 4, 2022, less than a year after the state’s Congress approved marriage between two people of the same sex.
And now, couples get to enjoy the Yucatan, which is a romantic destination by nature. From the crystal-clear cenotes to soft white sand beaches to the colonial-era buildings and sleek architecture – all of these venues offer the perfect setting for the commemoration of love without restrictions.
Whether it’s a traditional Mayan ceremony, a beach wedding, a tour of a charming Pueblos Mágicos (Magical Towns) and hacienda gardens or saying “I do” in the most exclusive boutique hotel, Yucatan is ready to celebrate the love of queer couples.
If you always imagined the most special day of your life with your partner in paradise, Yucatan is one of the perfect places to celebrate it. If you are looking for large buildings that keep incredible stories, the haciendas in Yucatan are the ideal place, because each of them has its own charm. This shortlist of haciendas will help make your long-awaited wedding day extra special because they are the true reflection of Mexican traditions and are the perfect setting to exchange vows and commit to the love of your life.
Hacienda Santa Rosa de Lima
This hacienda was born in the 17th century, today it is a boutique hotel with 11 rooms and suites, each one unique with its own charm and personality. Located in Maxcanú, an hour and 20 minutes from the city center of Mérida, Hacienda Santa Rosa de Lima has carved columns, spacious rooms, and ornately decorated gardens that create a very special atmosphere to celebrate a beautiful evening.
Hacienda Tekik de Regil
Located in the municipality of Timucuy 18 miles from Mérida, the Hacienda Tekik de Regil is one of the most popular haciendas to celebrate a unique wedding. After many years of restoration to preserve its splendor, Tekik is part of the oldest group of haciendas in Yucatan. With two luxury suites, a swimming pool, large gardens, and a celebration chapel, Tekik becomes a magical place to start a new chapter of your lives together.
Hacienda San Diego Cutz
Hacienda San Diego Cutz is located in Conkal, 40 minutes from the center of Mérida. It is a unique space that came to life in the 17th century that still retains its colonial style, ideal for iconic weddings. Its hand-painted corridors, its 5 rooms for a comfortable stay, its large rooms, swimming pool, and gardens designed and restored for various events make San Diego Cutz one of the most spectacular Haciendas in Yucatan.
Hacienda San Juan Opichén
This is a space full of magic and wonder. Its original name was San Juan Bautista Opichén, and it worked as a henequen hacienda in the mid-17th century. It was restored for six years, and the result is indescribable. Just eight minutes from Mérida International Airport and with large gardens, a lounge, a chapel, a pool, and a cenote, San Juan de Opichén will make your wedding a spectacular day.
Hacienda Xtampú de Lima
When you can’t decide on a destination, you have the opportunity to live both at the same time. Xtampú de lima is the only Hacienda on the beach. Surrounded by coastal vegetation and with 100% Mexican architecture, Xtampú is located on one of the privileged beaches on the peninsula, just 20 minutes from Progreso. Complying with its exclusivity, the hacienda only holds one event per month. It has a perfect suite for the couple, and you cannot miss a sunset on the Yucatan coast, it will undoubtedly be a magical and unforgettable moment at your wedding.
