The Noble Yucatecan Tiendita
The noble Tienda de Abarrotes – or as they are more affectionately known, Tienditas – are a cornerstone of communities and neighbourhoods all over Yucatán. As long as anyone can…
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The noble Tienda de Abarrotes – or as they are more affectionately known, Tienditas – are a cornerstone of communities and neighbourhoods all over Yucatán. As long as anyone can…
Continue readingDon’t worry. I’m absolutely not here to lecture anyone. I just want to explain my family’s journey towards a more sustainable lifestyle and help people to see that this isn’t…
Continue readingA universe of wonders awaits in Yucatán, a land with magic, natural beauty, culture, and tradition. Although we’re still amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, we’ve been busy at work, getting ready…
Continue readingToday’s consumers are more informed than ever and are choosing to support responsible businesses with their money – just as it should be! Has your company made the shift towards…
Continue readingWe all want to live a balanced life that helps protect and heal our planet, but often we don’t know where to start. That’s why The Green Maya Project has…
Continue readingTrigger Warning: Your usually sarcastic writer is about to get all sincere. The powers that be asked me to explain why my young family wound up living in Yucatán. Mérida…
Continue readingMaya, Mayas, or Mayan? Many people misuse these three terms, assuming that “Maya” is a singular noun, “Mayas” a plural noun, and “Mayan” an adjective. We at Yucatan Today have…
Continue readingJanuary 1 Año Nuevo, (New Year’s Day), is an official Mexican holiday. 6 Día de los Santos Reyes is the day when Mexicans exchange Christmas presents in accordance with the…
Continue readingIt’s that time of the year again. The festivities commence and of course, so does the food and thus, the eating. Thanksgiving is one of those days where the meals…
Continue readingYucatán is a state with great cultural and artistic tradition, its gastronomy is internationally famous, and the warmth of its people is remarked upon by its visitors. All of these…
Continue readingMuebles en Tránsito brings an innovative concept that will change the way you shop for furniture, so that your house can look like it comes right out of a magazine….
Continue readingI love summertime in Mérida. Every year the city becomes almost empty because so many people go to the beach to enjoy their holidays. Others, like myself, prefer to stay…
Continue readingAs a recent arrival in tropical Mérida, you might be interested in knowing that there is a dress code for going out in the “White City.” It has relaxed in…
Continue readingYou shouldn’t be surprised that our environment is in crisis and among the biggest issues is the excess of garbage, particularly of single use plastics. Sometimes, it can be overwhelming…
Continue readingA Baby Hulk! July 16, 2019: Hola! my name is Hulk also known as “Leave That”! I’m still going to grow more, until I’m super-sized… small. Sometimes I hear the…
Continue readingWe all dream about that special day…a day we can spend celebrating with the people we love most after having accomplished a dream, a goal, or a union. What first…
Continue readingMint & Lime. Just saying the name makes me feel cool and relaxed. I decided to visit the contemporary home store that’s making waves in Mexican interior design. Entering the…
Continue reading“There are no limits,” is a phrase that Raúl Espejo repeats constantly when he speaks of his experiences as a tour guide in the natural reserves, cenotes, and jungles between…
Continue readingLinguist Sam Larsson arrived to the Yucatan Peninsula in the seventies. He brought an innovative method to teach English and the latest in teaching technology which, at the time, comprised…
Continue readingIn our continuing series featuring the unique homes and neighborhoods of Mérida, Yucatán, we are proud to present the San Ramón Norte neighborhood. Our host is Keith Heitke, a senior…
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