Code of Conduct and Guest Guidelines

At Villa Pátzcuaro, we believe a good stay begins with respect: for the place, for people, for the natural surroundings, and for the community around us.

This Code of Conduct brings together our commitments as a tourism establishment and the basic guidelines we ask of our guests, visitors, providers, and collaborators.

Its purpose is to preserve the peaceful, safe, and respectful atmosphere that defines Villa Pátzcuaro.


Its purpose is to preserve the peaceful, safe, and respectful atmosphere that defines Villa Pátzcuaro.

Villa Pátzcuaro recognizes the importance of Mexico’s National Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children and Adolescents in the Travel and Tourism Sector, promoted by the Mexican Ministry of Tourism as a tool for the prevention, detection, and reporting of any form of sexual or labor exploitation of children and adolescents in the tourism sector. This instrument seeks to engage tourism service providers in the protection of the rights of minors and in the development of safer and more responsible tourism. (Source: Government of Mexico))

Como parte de este compromiso, Villa Pátzcuaro mantiene una política de cero tolerancia As part of this commitment, Villa Pátzcuaro maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of sexual exploitation, labor exploitation, human trafficking, violence, harassment, abuse, discrimination, or illegal activity within its facilities.

Any suspicious situation may be reported to the corresponding authorities.


Protection of Children and Adolescents

Villa Pátzcuaro rejects any conduct that violates the dignity, integrity, or rights of children and adolescents.

Our staff may act with prudence and responsibility when identifying signs of risk, suspicious behavior, or situations that may involve exploitation, abuse, human trafficking, violence, or any activity contrary to the law.

When necessary, Villa Pátzcuaro may request additional information, deny service, cancel a reservation, or notify the competent authorities.


Responsible Tourism

Villa Pátzcuaro promotes tourism that respects people, the local community, and the environment.

We ask our guests and visitors to:

  • Respect the tranquility of the property.

  • Care for the facilities, gardens, common areas, and natural spaces.

  • Treat staff, other guests, visitors, and providers with respect.

  • Avoid any violent, aggressive, discriminatory, intimidating, or abusive conduct.

  • Respect all applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines during their stay.


Guest Conduct During the Stay

Villa Pátzcuaro is a property oriented toward rest, privacy, and respectful coexistence.

To preserve this atmosphere, we ask guests to avoid excessive noise, amplified music, unauthorized parties, gatherings outside permitted areas, or any conduct that may affect the rest of other guests.

The use of guest rooms, villas, gardens, pool, common areas, and RV Park & Camping is subject to the specific policies of each space.


Peaceful Atmosphere

Guest rooms and villas are intended for guests aged 14 and older, in order to preserve the restful, private, and peaceful atmosphere that defines the property.

Groups, celebrations, workshops, retreats, and private gatherings must be coordinated in advance with the administration and are subject to availability, capacity, schedules, and specific conditions.


Smoke-Free Indoor Spaces

To preserve indoor air quality and the well-being of our guests, smoking is not permitted inside guest rooms, villas, or any indoor areas.

Designated gardens and outdoor areas are available for guests who wish to smoke outdoors, always respecting the cleanliness, safety, and peaceful atmosphere of the property.


Pets

To preserve the comfort, cleanliness, and tranquility of all guests, pets are not allowed in guest rooms or villas.

Pets are welcome only in the RV Park & Camping, subject to its specific guidelines and always under the supervision of their owners.


Responsible Use of Facilities

Guests and visitors must make proper use of guest rooms, villas, furniture, gardens, pool, walking paths, parking areas, common areas, and designated spaces.

Any damage, loss, extraordinary cleaning, or failure to comply with property guidelines may result in additional charges.

Villa Pátzcuaro reserves the right to restrict the use of facilities when there is a risk to safety, tranquility, operation, or preservation of the property.


Events, Workshops, and Celebrations

Villa Pátzcuaro may host intimate celebrations, workshops, retreats, and small-group gatherings, always with prior coordination.

Events, parties, large gatherings, amplified music, furniture setup, external providers, or special use of spaces are not permitted without express authorization from the administration.

Each event or gathering may be subject to specific conditions regarding capacity, schedule, providers, cleaning, safety, setup, food, beverages, and use of common areas.


Prohibition of Illegal Activities

Any activity contrary to the law is strictly prohibited within Villa Pátzcuaro, including, but not limited to:

  • Sexual or labor exploitation of any person.

  • Human trafficking.

  • Abuse, harassment, violence, or discrimination.

  • Consumption, possession, or distribution of illegal substances.

  • Intentional damage to people, facilities, or property.

  • Use of the property for undeclared or unauthorized activities.

  • Use of the property for undeclared or unauthorized activities.

In the event of any risk situation, Villa Pátzcuaro may deny service, cancel the stay without refund, request that the person leave the property, and, when appropriate, notify the corresponding authorities.


Safety and Privacy

Villa Pátzcuaro seeks to provide a safe and respectful stay.

We ask guests to take care of their personal belongings, keep their valuables secure, and respect the privacy of other guests.

Guests and visitors are not allowed to enter guest rooms, villas, private areas, service areas, or unauthorized spaces.

Access by external visitors must be reported to and authorized in advance by the administration.


Right of Admission and Permanence

Villa Pátzcuaro reserves the right of admission and permanence when a person fails to comply with property policies, disturbs the tranquility of the place, puts others at risk, engages in improper conduct, or carries out unauthorized activities.

Failure to comply with this Code of Conduct may result in cancellation of the stay or service, without liability for Villa Pátzcuaro and without obligation to issue a refund.


Collaboration of Guests and Visitors

We thank every guest, visitor, provider, and collaborator for helping keep Villa Pátzcuaro a safe, peaceful, and respectful space.

We thank every guest, visitor, provider, and collaborator for helping keep Villa Pátzcuaro a safe, peaceful, and respectful space.

Because rest also depends on the way we inhabit a place.


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