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Cafe Kaan
ABOUT

ABOUT

Casa-Kaan, (Maya for snake house), is a relaxing retreat, in a renovated Art Deco house in Merida, Mexico. Snake imagery is massively important in Mexican culture, and a love of this imagery gave the house its name. 

Located within walking distance of many attractions, there is easy access to the main square, and transportation to sights further afield.

Vegetarian and vegan friendly, we maintain a veg kitchen and specialize in South Indian food made with a Yucatan twist. Masala dosa is an occasional treat, and we incorporate local Chaya into some dishes, we also have rescue chickens, our only source for eggs, Many rescue cats call this home. We have bikes to rent, and we can recommend drivers and tour guides if you wish. Uber can affordably take  you to most anywhere, the airport is a 10 minute  drive away, and air conditioned buses to local small towns and Archaelogical sites are a 2 minuets walk away. 

ROOMS
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OUR CASITA

Casa-Kaan has a luxury casita for rent . Situated independantly in the gardens, the casita has over 2000 square feet of space, including a large bedroom with a Kingsize bed, a sitting room with tv and  board games, 2 bathrooms, each with stone, tile and glass showers with a bench with garden views, 2 small private gardens with hammocks , tables and chairs. The casita also has its own large kitchen, which includes a  large dining table, fridge, blender, microwave, toaster, and sandwich maker etc. There is also a private entrance from the street. Casa-Kaan is animal friendly, so no meat products please, the cats are the only carnivores here.

OUR SERVICES

OUR SERVICES

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Breakfast

 

Fresh fruit, coffee and tea, 

an assortment

of breads and pastries is served  daily on the terrace or  in the garden.

Pool
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A full size pool with water feature and loungers. 

There is also an outdoor shower and half bathroom next to the pool.

Free Wifi

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Free Wifi is available throughout the property.

 

A large screen tv is available in the Teatro room

Garden

 

Laze in our garden, grab a book, or take a jigsaw puzzle for a spin, or just hang out in a hammock with a cool drink and watch the clouds float by. 

GALLERY

GALLERY

SEE & DO

THINGS TO DO

Our neighborhood
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San Sebastian and Ermita

 

Only half a block away is San Sebastian Square, famous for creating Panuchos, it also has a small market, Mario's antique shop, a collection of public exercise equipment and ball courts.

The church and small park are peaceful and quiet, and 2 blocks east at La Ermita church , there is a botanical garden. During day of the daed, the whole neighborhood come alive, as the main cemetery is a few blocks south and well worth a visit.

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Markets

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A 15 minute walk east takes you to Lucia Galves central market. This main market, where you can easily get lost in the myriad varieties of produce, tropical fruit and veg,  and numerous other items contained there. It's a great place to start a guided culinary tour.

Further afield

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Archaeological sites

 

A 3 minute walk away are many air conditioned buses to take you to  Chichen Itza, Uxmal, and many other sites and places of interest. 

Cenotes and Haciendas

 

Yucatan has vast underground rivers and cenotes, created when the massive meteor that killed off the dinosaurs, struck just outside town.  This network  of underground caves and Cenotes helped the Maya civilization flourish. In the 19th century, Sisal rope created Merida's great wealth, the haciendas around the state offer and interesting look into the past.

Animals and nature

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Tour a biosphere reserve-see flamingos and native birds, the pink salt lake, Yucatan's Toh bird festival, Volunteer at Evolution or AFAD animal rescue, or during turtle season, snorkeling, cycling and kayaking, ziplines etc, and other Eco and sustainable tours are readily available.

Culture 

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Merida has a wonderful selection of museums and art galleries, also numerous free cultural events, like nightly live music, movies, dancing, there are both cantinas and grand theater, shopping malls and traditional markets...and the food-culinary classes and market food tours. Something for everyone.

Leisure activities

 

Walk to take the bus to the beach, a couple of dollars and a 50 minute ride away -for sea, sand, and sun.....

Sunday street closures for family cycling, a polo club, golf courses, swimming, cave diving, horse riding, large sports centersto name a few...

GUEST REVIEW

We truly enjoyed our stay at the Casa Kaan B&B with our host Janet. She has a beautiful property here and unique art deco pieces fill the casita, her home and the outdoor gardens. The accommodations were perfect for two friends traveling together as we each had our own bedroom and bathroom along with a common area to visit each day. 

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