Bed and Breakfast In Ka'an, Calle 15, 527, Col Maya, Merida 97134, Yucatan, Mexico
Bed and Breakfast In Ka'an
Calle 15, 527, Col Maya, Merida 97134, Yucatan, Mexico
+52 999 9434156
http://www.inkaan.com
Calle 15, 527, Col Maya, Merida 97134, Yucatan, Mexico
+52 999 9434156
http://www.inkaan.com
General and in-room facilities and services available at Bed and Breakfast In Ka'an
fully equipped common kitchen
summer garden
summer terrace/patio
fax services
outdoor swimming pool
pets are admitted
rooms for non-smokers
dry cleaning
laundry/washing services
luggage storage
phone at the reception
24-hour reception desk
garage places on site
quiet surroundings
checks accepted
common TV room
television set in room
internet connection in room
air conditioner in room
ironing facilities in room
tea and coffee making facilities
en-suite/private bathroom
hairdryer in room
Some excerpts from the website of Bed and Breakfast In Ka'an that might be useful
Bed and Breakfast: IN KA'AN (All prices quoted are in U.S. Dollars). $90.00 per night double occupancy $80.00 per night single occupancy. The following rates are for longer term stays. Large Guest House - 1400 sq. ft. $650 per week, daily rate after 1 week $130 for 3 months plus, $1,950 per month for 1 year and over, $1,375 per month. Small Guest House - 1300 sq. ft. $625 per week, daily rate after 1 week $125 for 3 months plus, $1,875 per month for 1 year and over, $1,325 per month. Note: - Rental includes water, propane gas but not telephone. Telephone facilities are located in main house. There is a metered electricity charge during the months of April to October inclusive. - stays longer than 2 months require first and last months deposit - A deposit of 30% on all other reservations - Rentals do not include breakfast. Each guest house contains the following: 2 fully furnished bedrooms, each with ensuite bathroom -fully equipped kitchen including fridge, gas stove, microwave -fully furnished living room/dining room -all linen, including sheets, blankets and towels -use of grounds facilities including lap pool, swimming pool. barbecue and palapa. Secure parking is available on the property. (pricing as of August 1, 2004) return to top of page return to bed and breakfast. Town Houses: LAS FLORES DE LA MAYA ( Prices quoted are in U.S. Dollars). The following rates apply to townhouse units. Unit #I - Bugambilias Unit #2 - Gardenias Unit #3 - Violetas Unit #4 - Tulipanes. $575 per week, daily rate after 1 week $115 for 3 months plus, $1,725 per month for 1 year and over, $1,210 per month. Note: - rental includes water, propane gas but not electricity or telephone. Telephone facilities are located in the main house at In Ka'an. Electricity charges will be levied separately. - stays longer than 2 months require first and last months deposit - annual leases require first and last months deposit plus a refundable security deposit of one month. - a deposit of 30% on all other reservations - rental does not include breakfast. Each town house contains the following: 2 fully furnished bedrooms, each with ensuite bathroom -fully furnished kitchen including fridge, gas stove, microwave, and utensils -fully furnished living room/dining room -all linen, including sheets, blankets and towels -television and VCR for movie watching -use of common ground facilities including barbecue and party area -access and use of In Ka'an facilities including lap pool and swimming pool. These townhouses are located at Calle 13 #528, through the Bugambilia wall on In Ka'an property which provides for common use of grounds facilities including the 22 metre lap pool and swimming pool. Las Flores de la Maya does have its own barbecue and area for entertaining or casual living. return to townhouses. Apartments: LAS TORTUGAS ( Prices quoted are in U.S. dollars ). Apartment # 5 (main floor) - 2 BR - 1180 sq ft. $600 per week, daily rate after 1 week $120 for 3 months plus, $1,800 per month for 1 year and over, $1,250 per month. Apartment # 6 (upper level) - 1 BR - 840 sq ft. $425 per week, daily rate after 1 week $85 for 3 months plus, $1,275 per month for 1 year and over, $900 per month. Apartment #7 (upper level) - 1 BR - 800 sq ft. Note: - rental includes water, propane gas but not electricity or telephone. Telephone facilities are located in the main house at In Ka'an. Electricity charges will be levied separately. - stays longer than 2 months require first and last months deposit - annual leases require first and last months deposit plus a refundable security deposit of one month. - a deposit of 30% on all other reservations. - rental does not include breakfast. Each Apartment contains the following: (Apt # 5 is 2 BR, Apts. # 6 # 7 are 1 BR) all bedrooms are fully furnished, each with ensuite bathroom. - fully furnished kitchen including fridge, gas stove, microwave, and utensils. - fully furnished living room / dining room. - all linen, including sheets, blankets and towels. - television and VCR for movie watching. - use of common ground facilities including barbeques and party areas. - access and use of In Ka'an facilities including lap pool and swimming pool. Secure parking is available on the property. These apartments are located at Calle 13 #526 through the Bugambilia wall on In Ka'an property which provides for common use of grounds facilities including the 22 metre lap pool and swimming pool. There are two areas available which have barbeques and areas for entertaining and casual living. return to apartments
Transportation and How to get around Merida and Yucatan. Clothing and Weather. Q: Is the water in Merida safe to drink? A: The water from our taps is treated city water ( agua potable) and is perfectly safe to drink. It is chlorinated and we also supply purified water for drinking. It makes better coffee or tea than the chlorinated variety. Mexico is very like Europe where tap water is never served. Bottled water (agua purificada) is consumed by the experienced traveler and is served by all the restaurants. Q: How about water outside Merida and the big cities? A: This used to be a problem many years ago but the Mexican government has assisted most of the towns, large and small, to install chlorinating systems (agua potable) that is very safe to drink. You can ask if the water is potable or better still just order agua purificada. Q: Is the food very different? A: Most of the time the Mexican food we see up north is Tex-Mex which is more representative of the northern Mexican states where food is served quite hot (spicy hot is picante and hot to the touch is caliente). Mexican cuisine is only now being considered by restauranteurs and chefs as haute cuisine and ranked among the top individual cuisine's of the world. The local Yucatecan food reflects the regional history: Middle-eastern and Caribbean styles and of course the available local produce. The food is exquisite and is prepared very naturally without any picante spices or chilies. The heat is served in the form of salsas which you add to your dinner. Q: Are the available basic foods very different? A: The staple foods are very similar to that which we use at home. Where we may emphasize bread, potatoes, pasta and rice their basics are rice, beans and tortillas ( a very thin corn meal pancake that they use instead of bread). Chicken, fish, eggs and definitely turkey are the principal choices for protein. Fruit is abundant as are vegetables but some may be viewed as exotic: try them as they are all succulent and tasty. Q: Where do you shop for groceries and other needs? A: There is a large variety of supermarkets from which to choose, plus other small stores or tiendas as they are called. Most everything you buy in North America is available in Mexico, just labeled a little differently and of course in Spanish. Q: Are there any foods we should be concerned about? A: No! But the preparation of fruit and vegetables is different. All fruit and vegetables that will not be cooked or peeled should be given a 10 minute soaking in a product call Microdyn, an anti-bacterial disinfectant. This product is available at every supermarket, small tienda (corner store) and pharmacies and is very inexpensive, only 2 or 3 drops in a quart (liter) of water. Q: Is the Food safe to eat? A: Restaurants are under strict supervision for preparation and cleanliness. Sidewalk vendors are generally okay but as in North America those stands which do not have a large turnover might be suspect. Where the turnover is good (particularly during fiestas or other celebrations) try some of the local foods. Transportation and how to get around Merida and Yucatan. Q: Where is Merida in relation to the rest of Mexico? A: It is located in the Yucatan Peninsula which is on the east side of Mexico at the southern part of the Gulf of Mexico. Merida is 20 miles south of the Gulf of Mexico and about 180 miles (200 kms) west of Cancun. Merida is the capital city of Yucatan. Q: How do you get to Merida? A: The city of Merida has an international airport. It is located in the south end of the city. The distance in travel time from the airport to In Ka'an is approximately 30 minutes. We can arrange airport pick-up and delivery, as well as orientation and help throughout your stay, hopefully to make this a pleasant and memorable experience for everyone. (There are other means of reaching Merida and are explained in the Transportation and Travel section.). Q: Are car rentals available in Merida? A: All major car rental agencies have locations in Merida as well as several smaller, local independents. Q: How do you get around without a car? A: There is good public transportation with local buses and collectivos which are VW mini-vans. These buses and collectivos have routes all around the city and the surrounding area. Visits to ruins and other cities are serviced either by tour operators or by frequent and efficient inter-city bus service. Taxis, at economical rates, and private pre-arrangements for limos, vans or other services can be made. Q: What type of clothing is appropriate for the winter time in Merida? A: Sometimes, you will find the mornings a little damp and cool and for this reason you may want to have a jacket or a sweater first thing in the morning until the sun is up. Dress in the Yucatan is casual. Wash and wear cotton shirts, shorts and t-shirts are good daytime wear. If you run short of warm weather clothing, it is readily available in the local shops. Wear some long pants and sweaters as the evenings can, at times, be surprisingly cool. Bring sandals and comfortable walking shoes. Two locations of convenient laundry facilities are on In Ka'an property. Q: Is the weather unbearable in the summertime? A: The daytime temperatures are generally quite comfortable all year round. The winter is dry and the summer has the rainy season. Evenings in the winter are very comfortable with the odd period in January where the low may hit 55F (12C) for a few days. The summer evening temperatures are usually around 72F (22C) but for a period of a few days, mostly in July the low may be about 77F (26C). The rainy season in the tropics is generally sunshine in the morning, clouding up around noon, rain around 3 o' clock and clear by 5 o ' clock. There are, of course, rainy days like everywhere else. Q: What is there to do besides visiting the Archeological sites? A: Merida has a full agenda of evening entertainment that are free or for a small donation. Every evening there is a different program with everything from poetry readings and songs to local ethnic representative dances featuring local musical instruments. Sunday is a highlight with Merida en Domingo (Merida on Sunday) when downtown streets are closed to traffic. They are filled with street vendors of all kinds, with music, dancing and entertainment in the main square (zocalo) along with all the young parents showing off their offspring and enjoying the different types of fast food that is available. Q: What about tours and sight seeing? A: Merida's numerous travel agents give you access to all the archeological tours and visits to other small towns offering good reasons to visit them. Click on the side bar to the left for Tourist Activities and Holidays and Celebrations. You will have a full basket of opportunities from which to choose. Q: Is there golfing or tennis? A: There is a golf course at Le Ceiba, a small gated community about 10 kms (6 miles ) north of the city towards Dzibichaltun and Progreso. Tennis courts are available there as well as several locations in Merida. Q: What are the medical facilities like? A: There are many doctors and specialists in Merida where you will also find excellent facilities. There are several teaching hospitals and Merida is the place where many Mexicans come for cardiac care. Most of the specialists and many of the doctors have received medical training in Canada, United States and Europe. Many doctors speak English very well. Q: How do I fill my drug prescriptions? A: Most drugs issued in North America are available in Mexico. It would be advisable to speak to your doctor or pharmacist to determine alternative medication you may need. Prescriptions or drug requirements can be filled without a doctor's prescription excepting tranquillizers and mood altering drugs. Q: How about Dental problems? A: There are a number of dentists who have received their training in Canada or the USA and therefore speak good English. Get...
Transportation and How to get around Merida and Yucatan. Clothing and Weather. Q: Is the water in Merida safe to drink? A: The water from our taps is treated city water ( agua potable) and is perfectly safe to drink. It is chlorinated and we also supply purified water for drinking. It makes better coffee or tea than the chlorinated variety. Mexico is very like Europe where tap water is never served. Bottled water (agua purificada) is consumed by the experienced traveler and is served by all the restaurants. Q: How about water outside Merida and the big cities? A: This used to be a problem many years ago but the Mexican government has assisted most of the towns, large and small, to install chlorinating systems (agua potable) that is very safe to drink. You can ask if the water is potable or better still just order agua purificada. Q: Is the food very different? A: Most of the time the Mexican food we see up north is Tex-Mex which is more representative of the northern Mexican states where food is served quite hot (spicy hot is picante and hot to the touch is caliente). Mexican cuisine is only now being considered by restauranteurs and chefs as haute cuisine and ranked among the top individual cuisine's of the world. The local Yucatecan food reflects the regional history: Middle-eastern and Caribbean styles and of course the available local produce. The food is exquisite and is prepared very naturally without any picante spices or chilies. The heat is served in the form of salsas which you add to your dinner. Q: Are the available basic foods very different? A: The staple foods are very similar to that which we use at home. Where we may emphasize bread, potatoes, pasta and rice their basics are rice, beans and tortillas ( a very thin corn meal pancake that they use instead of bread). Chicken, fish, eggs and definitely turkey are the principal choices for protein. Fruit is abundant as are vegetables but some may be viewed as exotic: try them as they are all succulent and tasty. Q: Where do you shop for groceries and other needs? A: There is a large variety of supermarkets from which to choose, plus other small stores or tiendas as they are called. Most everything you buy in North America is available in Mexico, just labeled a little differently and of course in Spanish. Q: Are there any foods we should be concerned about? A: No! But the preparation of fruit and vegetables is different. All fruit and vegetables that will not be cooked or peeled should be given a 10 minute soaking in a product call Microdyn, an anti-bacterial disinfectant. This product is available at every supermarket, small tienda (corner store) and pharmacies and is very inexpensive, only 2 or 3 drops in a quart (liter) of water. Q: Is the Food safe to eat? A: Restaurants are under strict supervision for preparation and cleanliness. Sidewalk vendors are generally okay but as in North America those stands which do not have a large turnover might be suspect. Where the turnover is good (particularly during fiestas or other celebrations) try some of the local foods. Transportation and how to get around Merida and Yucatan. Q: Where is Merida in relation to the rest of Mexico? A: It is located in the Yucatan Peninsula which is on the east side of Mexico at the southern part of the Gulf of Mexico. Merida is 20 miles south of the Gulf of Mexico and about 180 miles (200 kms) west of Cancun. Merida is the capital city of Yucatan. Q: How do you get to Merida? A: The city of Merida has an international airport. It is located in the south end of the city. The distance in travel time from the airport to In Ka'an is approximately 30 minutes. We can arrange airport pick-up and delivery, as well as orientation and help throughout your stay, hopefully to make this a pleasant and memorable experience for everyone. (There are other means of reaching Merida and are explained in the Transportation and Travel section.). Q: Are car rentals available in Merida? A: All major car rental agencies have locations in Merida as well as several smaller, local independents. Q: How do you get around without a car? A: There is good public transportation with local buses and collectivos which are VW mini-vans. These buses and collectivos have routes all around the city and the surrounding area. Visits to ruins and other cities are serviced either by tour operators or by frequent and efficient inter-city bus service. Taxis, at economical rates, and private pre-arrangements for limos, vans or other services can be made. Q: What type of clothing is appropriate for the winter time in Merida? A: Sometimes, you will find the mornings a little damp and cool and for this reason you may want to have a jacket or a sweater first thing in the morning until the sun is up. Dress in the Yucatan is casual. Wash and wear cotton shirts, shorts and t-shirts are good daytime wear. If you run short of warm weather clothing, it is readily available in the local shops. Wear some long pants and sweaters as the evenings can, at times, be surprisingly cool. Bring sandals and comfortable walking shoes. Two locations of convenient laundry facilities are on In Ka'an property. Q: Is the weather unbearable in the summertime? A: The daytime temperatures are generally quite comfortable all year round. The winter is dry and the summer has the rainy season. Evenings in the winter are very comfortable with the odd period in January where the low may hit 55F (12C) for a few days. The summer evening temperatures are usually around 72F (22C) but for a period of a few days, mostly in July the low may be about 77F (26C). The rainy season in the tropics is generally sunshine in the morning, clouding up around noon, rain around 3 o' clock and clear by 5 o ' clock. There are, of course, rainy days like everywhere else. Q: What is there to do besides visiting the Archeological sites? A: Merida has a full agenda of evening entertainment that are free or for a small donation. Every evening there is a different program with everything from poetry readings and songs to local ethnic representative dances featuring local musical instruments. Sunday is a highlight with Merida en Domingo (Merida on Sunday) when downtown streets are closed to traffic. They are filled with street vendors of all kinds, with music, dancing and entertainment in the main square (zocalo) along with all the young parents showing off their offspring and enjoying the different types of fast food that is available. Q: What about tours and sight seeing? A: Merida's numerous travel agents give you access to all the archeological tours and visits to other small towns offering good reasons to visit them. Click on the side bar to the left for Tourist Activities and Holidays and Celebrations. You will have a full basket of opportunities from which to choose. Q: Is there golfing or tennis? A: There is a golf course at Le Ceiba, a small gated community about 10 kms (6 miles ) north of the city towards Dzibichaltun and Progreso. Tennis courts are available there as well as several locations in Merida. Q: What are the medical facilities like? A: There are many doctors and specialists in Merida where you will also find excellent facilities. There are several teaching hospitals and Merida is the place where many Mexicans come for cardiac care. Most of the specialists and many of the doctors have received medical training in Canada, United States and Europe. Many doctors speak English very well. Q: How do I fill my drug prescriptions? A: Most drugs issued in North America are available in Mexico. It would be advisable to speak to your doctor or pharmacist to determine alternative medication you may need. Prescriptions or drug requirements can be filled without a doctor's prescription excepting tranquillizers and mood altering drugs. Q: How about Dental problems? A: There are a number of dentists who have received their training in Canada or the USA and therefore speak good English. Get...
