Come to Isla Mujeres and visit Hacienda Mundaca, a touristic place built by pirates, full of history and tradition.
Isla Mujeres is a place full of treasures to discover, from beaches with turquoise waters, to recreational places like the Tortugranja, a space for the preservation of the local fauna. In this case, Hacienda Mundaca is no exception. Now, we tell you a little more about this ancient place:
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History of Hacienda Mundaca Isla Mujeres.
The original name of this place was Hacienda “Vista Alegre”, but over the years it was called Hacienda Mundaca by the local people, in honor of Fermín Antonio Mundaca, a famous French pirate and slave trader, who built the place with houses, wells, impressive gardens and arches, inspired by the love he had for “Triguena”, a beautiful Indian woman originally from the island, whom he met during his many travels.
What to see at Hacienda Mundaca?
Today, Hacienda Mundaca is a place full of mysticism, surrounded by the Mayan jungle, where you will find various elements that the Pirate Mundaca built: a garden with a sundial, a stone arch, water wells, various paths with ample vegetation, a resting place, etc.
Also, in the place you can find a lagoon, as well as a hut that portrays the traditional Mayan dwellings and the way this culture lived.
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Unfortunately, at present the place is a little neglected. Despite this, it is a place that preserves much of the island’s history and can be quite attractive for those tourists who like to learn about the life of the island’s ancestors.
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