ICH-KI
ECO-HOSTEL & HEALING CENTER
ICH-KI: eco-HOSTEL
ich-ki: kúuch utia'al k'am
Surrounded by the lower jungle in the region of the Itzáes, you can have a unique ecotouristic experience at ICH-Ki's hostel.
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Enjoy the silent surroundings during daytime and the clear starry skies during the night. Stay in one of our cabanas that are built according to the ancient Maya acrchitecture.
Our main building is built following the geometric representation of the feminine and masculine part of Hunab K'u - the center of the universe and the one giver of movement and measure - which is the circle and the square. There you can relax at our lounge area, read a book or have a pleasant conversation. The communal kitchen is at your disposal as well.
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The most special feature of the hostel is the way the sacred, synchronizing Maya calendar called Tzolk'in is artistically integrated. The get familiar with the Tzolk'in you can find the different coloured Solar Seals on this website, as well as the Tones of Creation represented by the Mayan system of counting using dots and bars, as you can see at the top of each page.
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The vegetarian meals and fruit drinks we offer help you restore and balance your energy. We try to include as much ingredients as possible from the land.
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ICH-KI is a most apt place if you feel like having a personal retreat or with a group.
We are located halfway between the state capital of Mérida (Mayan name: Ichcanzihó) and 8th wonder of the world Chichén Itzá at the old federal road between Mérida and Cancún, 2 km away from the municipality of Xocchel. Across the road lies Maya ceremonial center Lol Be, which was initiated by elder and priest the late Hunbatz Men. The yellow city of Izamal and the cenotes or sinkholes of Homún are in the direct vicinity too.
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