HACIENDA XCANATÚN MENU
Beginning September 1, Hacienda Xcanatun offers its “patriot” menu, with their now-famous “Chiles en Nogada,” made with fresh walnuts from Mexico D.F. www.xcanatun.com
BEACH GETAWAY
For a relaxing get-away place on the beach, check out Yucatan Beach Villas at km. 27.5 of the Progreso-Telchac road in the San Bruno area, tranquil and private, 8 exclusive villas, 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, with jacuzzi and pool, facing the emerald green waters and sandy beaches. Tel. (999)122-5021. Rent by the day, week or month. For photos, info, video visit
Email: info(at)yucatanbeach.com.mx
www.yucatanbeach.com.mx
SEASIDE DINING
Finally a restaurant along the coast between Uaymitún and Telchac Puerto that is open every day, with international dishes, wine, and more than just fried fish. San Bruno Grill, located at k.m 27.5, is open for breakfast, lunch, and romantic dinners, with a nice setting and great food and service. For info and reservations (999)122-1289, (999)122-5021
Email: info(at)yucatanbeach.com.mx
www.yucatanbeach.com.mx
To Read the restaurants review click here.
“TACONOS” AT TROTTER’S
Try the new, innovative dish at Trotter’s, to share. It’s called “taconos,” which is 8 cones made from corn and filled with 4 delicious dishes, served at the center of the table. The fillings (2 of each) are: Cobb salad, white snail salad, red curry shrimps, and marinated beef tips. $190 pesos. Circuito Colonias between C. 60 and P. Montejo. Tel. 927 2320.
www.trottersmerida.com
ANTIQUE TABLECLOTHS
The Paseo Montejo mansion Quinta Montes Molina will be presenting a grand exhibition The Antique Linens and Tablecloths of the Quinta Montes Molina. The exhibition includes exquisite hand-embroidered linen and cotton pieces. There is a 20% discount on the entrance fee for seniors showing their INSEN card. This is the perfect opportunity to visit a Paseo Montejo mansion with all the original antique furnishings. Enjoy the beauty and opulence. www.laquintamm.com
JEWELRY COLLECTION
La Luz Galería presents Anna Stein, Hungarian artist, who has lived in Paris for the last 30 years. Her work is characterized by the luminosity of its colors and its energetic movement. She is inspired by a great variety of sources and experiences, reflecting her cultural duality, showing the same passion in her mastery with canvas, bronze, and glass. Her work is oriented toward history, poetry, myth, and emotion. Calle 60 No. 415 A X 45 Y 47 Centro, Tel. 924-5952. www.laluzgaleria.com
AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL ART
La Luz Galería offers for sale works of art from the emerging Aboriginal Australian artist Frank Douglas Wright. Contemporary Aboriginal Australian art represents an attractive investment option for many buyers. The main source of inspiration is religious beliefs. The art is the representation of collective thought, because everyone participates in its creation, and it is a basic element of the culture because no form of writing is used, so it is the way in which beliefs are transmitted. Calle 60 No. 415 A X 45 Y 47 Centro, Tel. 924-5952. www.laluzgaleria.com
TRIP INTO NATURAL HABITATS
This fall there are two trips planned into the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve. Led by Pronatura scientists and naturalists, these trips will afford you an unprecedented opportunity to venture deep into the heart of the Yucatán peninsula. And with the beginning of migratory season upon us, this is a unique opportunity for birdwatching – not to mention experiencing nature up close and personal. For info visit www.mayanature.com.mx
MAYALAND RESORT DISCOUNT
Get a special 20% discount on reservations for the Mayan Suites or Royal Mayan Bungalows at the properties located at Chichen Itzá or Uxmal. Valid when you travel between August 1st and September 30th 2008. Extra night discount. Get a 25% discount on your second night at any Mayaland Resort! (A minimum stay of 2 nights required in the same property) www.mayaland.com
INDEPENDANCE DAY
Mexican Independance Day festivities start on September 15th with the “Grito” (yell). Traditionally the grito ceremony is held at mid-night, but nowadays, Merida’s ceremony is held in the Main Plaza at 10:30 PM, but do get there earlier – 8:30ish. This is when the governor steps out onto a balcony of the Governor’s Palace, takes the rope of the huge brass bell and rings it three times while yelling “Viva Mexico” three times. After the grito, there are fireworks and a public party on the Plaza. While the crowds will be tight and there could be pick pockets, it is a fun, safe time.
INDEPENDENCE DAY PARTY
Looking for something to do for Independence Day? Come celebrate this important Mexican holiday like the Mexicans do with a traditional Mexican buffet dinner and “el grito” – the victory yell – all at Hotel Los Aluxes in the Historical Center. Call 924-2199 ext. 271 or 278 to make your reservations for Sept. 15th. If you want to spend the night at the hotel, ask about the hotel and dinner party package. Call 923. 21 99 ext. 281 or 253. www.aluxes.com.mx
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HANDMADE CERAMICS
Hotel MedioMundo’s gift shop is debuting a new line of fine quality functional ceramics by an internationally acclaimed master craftsman. Each piece is handmade and uniquely decorated with ceramic glazes and free of harmful metals. They also have new selections of black Oaxacan pottery, Guatemalan bedspreads, and exclusive earrings made with exotic beads and sterling silver. Open to the public daily from 9 AM to 9 PM. Calle 55 #533 between 64 and 66 Centro. www.hotelmediomundo.com
House & Garden Tours begins on October 1st
Every Wednesday
Meet at Merida English Library
Calle 53 x66 y 68
9:45am
No reservations necessary
200 MXP
3 historic houses on walking tour of Centro Historico
Done by 12:30pm in time for lunch!
CHOCOLATE, TASTING AND
GASTRONOMY TOUR
Visit two XVII century haciendas located in Mérida and a chocolate factory. At the chocolate factory you can appreciate the process used to produce the finest quality chocolate with organic cacao seeds. Then tour the first hacienda to visit its liquor house, which has the most important and prestigious production of traditional rum and liquors from tropical fruits like coconut, guanábana and the famous Xtabentun, the Mayan liquor. We end the tour with the best typical gastronomy of the Yucatán in an old colonial hacienda that has been transformed into a restaurant. www.orbitur.com.mx
SELL YOUR PROPERTY IN MEXICO
There is a new service on the Internet for people wanting to sell their property in Mexico. MexicoRealtyByOwner, a Mexico only real estate classifieds site, is accepting ads for land, homes, condos, b&b's and
hotels. The service is free until the end of the year. After that, classifieds will cost $15/month or $85 for 6 months. Additional
advertising options are available such as featured properties or banners. For more information, check their website at:
www.mexicorealtybyowner.com
HACIENDA X-CANATUN
Hotel Hacienda X-Canatun wants all the resi-dents on the Yucatan Peninsula (Campeche, Quintana Roo & Yucatan) to have a special summer getaway. With this in mind, they have a special deal of $1,999 pesos plus taxes per night in a Superior Room, double occupancy which includes breakfast and one massage per person. Valid through September 30. Subject to availability, non-commissionable. www.xcanatun.com
BOAT CHARTERS
Yucatan Maya Coast Real Estate is pleased to announce the start of its Charter Boat operations of the “Reel Blessed,” a 30 foot Dorado with tower (see photo in ad on page 50). We are based in Progreso. It is available for up to 6 passengers. Call 969-935-7239 or cell. 999-949-1342 for details and reservations. Email cmccaa@flamingocoast.com.mx
NEW YUCATECAN MENU
The Hacienda Misné-Hotel Indigo has a new Yucatecan menu, with exquisite recipes from the house. Every week you will discover new flavors and different specialties of the chef. Enjoy the natural atmosphere of the restaurant terrace and the tropical lush gardens surrounding it, along with an exotic cocktail or natural fresh beverage. Open from 7:00 to 23:00 hrs. Calle 19 No. 172 x 6B Fracc. Misné. Tel. 940 7150. www.hotelindigo.com/meridamisne
HANDCRAFTED CHOCOLATE
At Café Orgánico we have handcrafted bitter or cane honey chocolate, ecologically cultivated and made by Indigenous men and women from Chiapas. Calle 33D local 1 at Avenida Reforma, between Cupules and Colón. Tel. 925 2831. Open from 9 to 7:30 Monday to Friday, and Saturday from 9 to 2:30. To read about organics in Merida click here.
CELTIC MOON BISTRO
Celtic Moon Bistro & Gourmet offers excellent personalizad attention for both intimate and business dinners, with a great variety of dishes to choose from. Call us, we know how to take care of those special guests. www.celticmoonbistro.com
HOTEL CASA SAN ANGEL
Visit the new boutique, offering exclusive Pineda-Covalín designs in Mexican themes in 100% silk…Hotel Casa San Angel has recently inaugurated its new swimming pool…and Martha Stewart recently stayed at the hotel, along with her entire team who stayed for 10 days!
INTELLIGENT LIGHTING
We are a lighting manufacturer´s distributor for residential, commercial, industrial, and area lighting. Our specialty is fixtures that won´t rust, with a 30 year guarantee. We light beautifully and correctly those parts of the world which are not well lit. A good lighting plan is 50% of the best interior design. 12 years of experience back our services up. Iluminare Iluminación Inteligente, Calle 32 # 55 Local 10 x 55, Col. San Antonio Cucul, Plaza Carl’s Jr. Tel: (999) 944-4190 Cel: 9995-767201
NEW CAFÉ CONCEPT
Café Chocolate is a new concept in Mérida, the fusion of a cafeteria with an art gallery and antiques. We are located in an antique “casona” in Mérida’s centro. We have four different ambiences where you can enjoy healthy food with homemade breads and pastas. Our hours are from 12 to 12. Calle 60 No. 442 x 49, Tel. 928 5113
PLACIDO DOMINGO
Chichén Itzá will be the incredible setting for a once-in-a-lifetime concert: Tenor Plácido Domingo with the Symphony Orchestra of Yucatán in “El Concierto de las Mil Columnas”. This memorable event will happen on October 4 at 8:30 pm. Tickets at ticketmaster.com.mx
BBC ORCHESTRA IN IZAMAL
Izamal’s convent atrium will be the spectacular setting for a special event: the BBC London Orchestra with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra performing a tribute to the Beatles. Oct. 9, 9 pm, tickets available at the Cines Siglo XXI box offices.
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
• Feria Yucatán Xmatkuil, November 7-30.
• VII Bird Festival, November 13-16.
• Carnaval 2009, February 18-25.
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