Hacienda Chichen Resort
Hacienda Chichen is a 16th century hacienda beside Chichén Itzá, run by the same family for four generations, that treats its wastewater through man made wetlands and grows produce in its own organic orchard.
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Environmental evidence and weighted assessment
3.1/5 Accommodation Eco Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 51.3%
Green flags
- Food, farming and sourcing, level 3/4.
An organic orchard begun by local farmer Filomeno Mex Tun, a network of local Maya growers supplying fresh produce, and a free range chicken farm on site.
Source · 2026-10-29 - Buildings, heritage reuse and land use, level 3/4.
The hotel reuses a 16th century hacienda and early 20th century archaeologists' quarters as guest rooms, and the owners report recycling building materials and reclaiming furniture.
Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature, biodiversity and regeneration | 30% | 2/4 · A named area of habitat kept undisturbed, or one named native planting or conservation activity | 15 / 30 points | The property keeps a Maya Jungle Reserve with a published flora list, and staff are told to protect the wild bees, including the endangered native Melipona beecheii. Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source |
| Energy and climate | 15% | 2/4 · One specific system, such as solar hot water, a stated photovoltaic share, or buildings designed to need no air conditioning | 7.5 / 15 points | The owners say they have remodelled facilities to include LED lighting. No renewable energy is stated. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Water | 10% | 2/4 · One specific system, such as rainwater harvesting, greywater reuse, or taps and showers at or under 8.5 litres a minute | 5 / 10 points | Wastewater is purified and recycled with bio-digester tanks and man made wetlands, per the About page. No other water system is evidenced. Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source |
| Waste and plastic | 10% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 10 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Food, farming and sourcing | 15% | 3/4 · Own farm or organic land supplies a large share, with named local suppliers and seasonal menus; consolidated local supply rather than daily imports | 11.25 / 15 points | An organic orchard begun by local farmer Filomeno Mex Tun, a network of local Maya growers supplying fresh produce, and a free range chicken farm on site. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Buildings, heritage reuse and land use | 15% | 3/4 · Several practices, such as reuse of existing structures, local natural materials, passive design and a small footprint on the land | 11.25 / 15 points | The hotel reuses a 16th century hacienda and early 20th century archaeologists' quarters as guest rooms, and the owners report recycling building materials and reclaiming furniture. Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source |
| Measurement, transparency and certification | 5% | 1/4 · General commitments without specifics or results | 1.25 / 5 points | The rooms page makes a general statement about eco-friendly protocols and green living without specifics, results or a certificate. “the hotel uses only eco-friendly protocols to ensure a healthy and environmentally responsible commitment.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Accommodation Eco Score weights: Nature, biodiversity and regeneration 30%, Energy and climate 15%, Water 10%, Waste and plastic 10%, Food, farming and sourcing 15%, Buildings, heritage reuse and land use 15%, Measurement, transparency and certification 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years. Guest travel is not scored; everyone gets there how they can.
Purity, what touches your body
2.6/5 Purity Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 38.8%
Green flags
- Water you drink and bathe in, level 3/4.
The water page says the hotel draws on its own underground wells, protects them and monitors purity, with a filter installed. Bottled water is served only on request and test results are not published.
“Hacienda Chichen maintains a strict protocol to protect the hotel’s underground fresh water wells from pollutants and other damaging agents.”
Source · 2026-11-03
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water you drink and bathe in | 25% | 3/4 · The stay's own natural source (spring, river, well or rain) for drinking and bathing, treated without chlorine | 18.75 / 25 points | The water page says the hotel draws on its own underground wells, protects them and monitors purity, with a filter installed. Bottled water is served only on request and test results are not published. “Hacienda Chichen maintains a strict protocol to protect the hotel’s underground fresh water wells from pollutants and other damaging agents.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Food on your plate | 20% | 2/4 · Named organic or own garden produce in some meals, and plant based meals available | 10 / 20 points | The cuisine page says the kitchen has its own organic gardens and orchard, and the orchard page says a farmer trained local Maya growers to produce most of the fresh fruit and vegetables. No plant based menu is described. “Hacienda Chichen & Yaxkin Spa also has its own organic gardens and orchard, both lush with herbs, vegetables, and fruits.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Grounds and pest control | 15% | 1/4 · Claim only | 3.75 / 15 points | The orchard page describes an organic orchard on the grounds but gives no spraying or pest policy. “avoids activities that destroy the delicate nature of our wildlife habitat” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Cleaning, laundry and fragrance | 15% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as eco friendly products | 3.75 / 15 points | The rooms page claims eco-friendly protocols, while the cuisine page says an antimicrobial treatment called BioProtect 500 is also used. No products are listed. “the hotel uses only eco-friendly protocols to ensure a healthy and environmentally responsible commitment.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Linen, towels and mattresses | 10% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 10 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Air and quiet | 10% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 10 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Pool and bathing water | 5% | 2/4 · Optimised chlorine dosing, saltwater chlorination or supplementary ozone or UV treatment | 2.5 / 5 points | The water page says the pool uses cenote water and an eco-friendly system with no harsh chemicals, but the treatment method is not described. “Be at ease swimming in our cenote water pool ! Kept safe and clean with an eco-friendly system that uses no harsh chemicals.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Purity Score weights: Water you drink and bathe in 25%, Food on your plate 20%, Grounds and pest control 15%, Cleaning, laundry and fragrance 15%, Linen, towels and mattresses 10%, Air and quiet 10%, Pool and bathing water 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.
People, ownership, work and community
2.2/5 People Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 28.8%
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership and control | 30% | 1/4 · Ownership stated without detail | 7.5 / 30 points | The about page refers to the owners and workers who founded a foundation, but no owner is named on the stay's pages. “Hacienda Chichen Resort owners and workers funded this NGO as part of their responsable and sustainable commitment to the local communities.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Local work and fair pay | 25% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as local staff | 6.25 / 25 points | The cuisine page presents the kitchen team as Maya chefs and the orchard page describes local Maya growers on staff, without a stated share. “Hacienda Chichen's Maya Chefs have the fortune of being surrounded by the hotels' Mayan jungle Reserve” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Community benefit | 20% | 2/4 · A named community programme, such as a school, fund or training | 10 / 20 points | The about page names the Maya Foundation In Laakeech A.C., an NGO founded by hotel workers and owners to support rural Maya children with nutrition, education and health. “The Maya Foundation In Laakeech A.C. is an NGO which Hacienda Chichen Resort workers and owners founded to support the rural Maya children’s welfare” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Access to beach and land | 15% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 15 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Culture and heritage | 10% | 2/4 · Local food, crafts or language presented with named makers | 5 / 10 points | The orchard page names farmer Filomeno Mex Tun, who began the organic farm with local Maya growers, and the cuisine page presents Maya culinary heritage cooked by Maya chefs. “He gathered a group of local Maya growers to produce most of the hotel's fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and many Maya medicinal plants used at Yaxkin Spa.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. People Score weights: Ownership and control 30%, Local work and fair pay 25%, Community benefit 20%, Access to beach and land 15%, Culture and heritage 10%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.
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