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Haciendas in Yucatan
Haciendas in Mexico were the basis of an economic system begun by the Spaniards in the 16th century, similar to the feudal system of Europe.
Haciendas in Mexico were the basis of an economic system begun by the Spaniards in the 16th century, similar to the feudal system of Europe.
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Palacio Cantón: One Hundred Years of History
On Paseo Montejo at the corner of Calle 43 in the Santa Ana neighborhood you’ll notice an emblematic Mérida building. This palace was built 100 years ago, as the residence for General Francisco Cantón Rosado, well-known politician, entrepreneur, and military man. On two occasions he was the governor of Yucatán, during the....
Magnificent Mayapán
Beyond the crowds at the New World Wonder Chichén Itzá and the lush jungle setting of mysterious Uxmal, there is a third major Mayan site that is often....Face to Face: Arq. Salvador Reyes Ríos + Josefina Larrain Lagos
The Reyes Rios + Larrain Studio of Architecture and Design has made an impressive, long-lasting, and positive impact on the face of tourism in Yucatán. This....Restaurant of the Month: Trattoria La Pasta
May, 2012Each month Yucatan Today visits a restaurant in order to describe what it has to offer. This is not a review; it is a summary of the menu, service,....
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Recently they did a FAM trip to the colonial city of Valladolid, the Mayan pyramids Ek-Balam, the new ecological park of X-Canche located right by Ek-Balam, some eco-bungalows, and two restaurants - Las Campanas and the restaurant at the Cenote Zaci, both in Valladolid.
The San Bruno Grill on the coast road just west of Telchac Puerto fills an important need in the area - evening dining with good food in a lovely atmosphere!
After 21 years in Yucatán, the owner of Mayan Xic may be a non-conformist…but he loves living in Yucatán because of its perfections, and in spite of its imperfections.
As descendents of the Maya - one of the first civilizations to master the field of astronomy - it should come as no surprise that the people of the Yucatán are still fascinated by the heavens.