Casa Zunum’s name comes from T’zunum, the Maya word for hummingbird — the small visitor that stops by the garden every morning. It’s a simple name, but it captures what this house is: a quiet, green space that lives alongside its surroundings instead of overpowering them.
Casa Zunum: the Story Behind a Colonial House and Its Maya Name
A real colonial house, not a recreation
Casa Zunum is a genuine colonial house in Barrio de Santiago, restored while keeping its traditional architecture — high ceilings, interior courtyards, original floors — and equipped with the comforts any guest expects today: a full kitchen, a private pool, and a spacious garden at the center of the property.
The garden and the pool
The garden is, literally, where the house gets its name: it’s where the hummingbirds arrive every morning. The pool sits at the center of the property, surrounded by greenery, made for cooling off from the Yucatán heat without leaving home.
Capacity and layout
The house has 3 bedrooms (2 with king-size beds and 1 with two double beds), each with a private bathroom, for a total of 8 guests — enough space for a large family or two families traveling together, without losing the feeling of a private house.
