Center of Visual Arts: A Space to Envision
If you’re looking for a genuine way to connect with the inner circle of artists in town, why not start by experiencing the Center of Visual Arts (CAV)? Inside, you’ll…
Continue readingIf you’re looking for a genuine way to connect with the inner circle of artists in town, why not start by experiencing the Center of Visual Arts (CAV)? Inside, you’ll…
Continue readingVILLAS EL ENCANTO Your own villa! $1,999 pesos per night, includes 2 adults, 2 children under 12, and breakfast. Km. 85 Carretera Mérida – Cancún. Tel. (997) 111 9418. …
Continue readingHOLA SPANISH SCHOOL We are an educational community that specializes in learning and experiencing the Spanish language. Our experienced, creative teachers are native speakers that are committed to your learning…
Continue reading“Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.” Michael J. Fox People from Yucatán are known for many good qualities. But in this southeastern Mexican society, a fundamental value…
Continue reading“Sort of.” This is the answer I receive more and more frequently to the question I ask my customers: “Do you live here?”. Once we begin chatting, I learn that…
Continue reading“If you want to make the change, start with you. We are México.” How does this call to action make you feel? Are you already part of the groundswell…
Continue readingArt is a way to express oneself, to tell stories; and to speak of personal experiences, beliefs, fascinations, and mystical elements that come from our roots. It’s a fascinating universe,…
Continue readingThe ancient Maya are known around the world for their great cities, high level of civilization, and pyramids that tower above the jungle canopy. Ever since interest in the Maya…
Continue readingThe best way to see a city is on foot, and Mérida is no exception, especially in the downtown or Centro area. Walking, not only can you interact with locals;…
Continue reading1 It’s getting hot! But here’s the good news: Yucatán has 378 km of coastline, and it’s waiting for you to dive in! Don’t forget the SPF. 2…
Continue readingMonday Welcome to Yucatán. First, head to the Palacio Municipal to go on the free bilingual tour of the main square at 9:30 am. Then, discover other interesting points in…
Continue readingOn the Mérida-Cholul highway, almost next to the Universidad Modelo and just a few steps from your typical OXXO, the Asociación Civil Albergue Franciscano del Animal Desprotegido (AFAD) warmly welcomes…
Continue readingWhat better way to explore the city than while sipping on an ice-cold cocktail? Okay, maybe there are better ways, but getting to know the capital’s trendiest spots is a…
Continue readingThe story of Ki’Xocolatl is one of passionate chocolate lovers. From its founders to its team-members, you can see it in the sparkle in their eyes, in their excitement when…
Continue readingItching to show your kids a bit of the world? If I told you I’d done just that recently would you be shocked and remind me that there’s a pandemic…
Continue readingIt’s 7 am. A cup of coffee is my companion on this drive to the Yucatecan coastline which takes just over an hour. I enjoy the ample highway and beautiful…
Continue reading“Spring is the time of plans and projects.” – Leo Tolstoy Spring has sprung and it’s a favorite time of year for Yucatecans. Children look forward to their Easter…
Continue readingAs you approach Uxmal, everything changes: the terrain of our flat state suddenly becomes a low range of hills, and in the fertile ground of the south Puuc region, mango,…
Continue readingWhen I was told I was going to a “honey tasting,” I thought of a delicious sampling of honey from different flowers, perhaps from two different types of bees: the…
Continue readingFor many, México (and much of Latin America) gives off a distinct vibe that to many can only be described as magical realism. Along those lines, back in 2001, the…
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