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Valentine’s Day in Yucatán

10 February, 2021

In México, February 14 is known as Día de San Valentin, but most people call it El Día del Amor y la Amistad, the “day of love and friendship.” As…

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The Noble Yucatecan Tiendita

23 December, 2020

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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Destinations, Living in Yucatán, Traveling & Getting around

New Dates and Measures For Tourism in Yucatán

3 September, 2020

A 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…

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Maya, Mayas, or Mayan? Clearing Up the Confusion

18 April, 2020

Maya, 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…

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Holidays in México and Yucatán

10 December, 2019

January 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…

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Where to Celebrate Thanksgiving in Yucatán

20 November, 2019

It’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…

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Feria Yucatan Xmatkuil 2019

8 November, 2019

Yucatán 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…

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Muebles en Tránsito: A New Way to Shop

24 September, 2019

Muebles 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….

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Spend an Afternoon at the Parque de las Américas

13 August, 2019

I 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…

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Ecology, Living in Yucatán

Súper Akí: A Yucatecan Company Spearheading Plastic Reduction

29 July, 2019

You 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…

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Pet Adoption of the Week

24 June, 2019

A 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…

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Volunteer Experiences in Mérida

14 February, 2019

Volunteering abroad is an activity that allows travellers to experience a more realistic side of a country and learn about the culture from another point of view. It is easy…

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Living in Yucatán, Shopping

Second-hand Books Within Reach

21 November, 2018

What would happen if you had the chance to live a thousand lives? To travel to unimaginable places? To get to know great minds? All of this, in a very…

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Play Like a Local

4 July, 2018

If you’re looking for a fun packed day for the kids, Mérida style, then let me recommend an itinerary that would fill my kids’ hearts with joy: After a leisurely…

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Eco-safari of Mérida Parks

14 June, 2018

When you are craving some contact with nature and a break from city life, you can always head for the Yucatán coast or an inland cenote. But there is another…

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Living in Yucatán, Traveling & Getting around

Kid-Friendly Parks in Mérida

7 June, 2018

Hi, I’m Cassie and I’m lucky enough to live in Mérida. I’m originally from the UK but moved here, with my husband and two small kids in tow, in search…

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By Night in Yucatán, Night Skygazing and New Moonmusing

22 March, 2018

Last year, I wanted to capture the galaxy for my birthday. On the first minute of my 27th at midnight, sleepy Oscar drove me to the Puuc in the darkness of…

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Animaya: Take a Walk on the Wild Side

7 March, 2018

The open gates of Animaya invite me in like a city park (free-of-charge), leading me directly to the monumental stela. Inscriptions formed in the style of ancient Maya hieroglyphs maze…

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Living in Yucatán, Moving in

CEM: Focus on Health

5 March, 2018

We are taught to think of hospitals as big places with myriad wings, departments, and people buzzing everywhere. If it’s bigger, it must have more technology, so therefore it must…

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History, It's very yucatecan, Living in Yucatán, Traditions, Transportation, Travel in yucatan

Volkswagen: A Living Cultural Memory

20 February, 2018

Classic Volkswagens of every color line the streets of modern Mérida, products that for locals are just as much Mexican as they are German. My friend Juanita tells a story…

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Living in Yucatán

Valentine’s Day in Yucatán

The Noble Yucatecan Tiendita

New Dates and Measures For Tourism in Yucatán

Maya, Mayas, or Mayan? Clearing Up the Confusion

Holidays in México and Yucatán

Where to Celebrate Thanksgiving in Yucatán

Feria Yucatan Xmatkuil 2019

Muebles en Tránsito: A New Way to Shop

Spend an Afternoon at the Parque de las Américas

Súper Akí: A Yucatecan Company Spearheading Plastic Reduction

Pet Adoption of the Week

Volunteer Experiences in Mérida

Second-hand Books Within Reach

Play Like a Local

Eco-safari of Mérida Parks

Kid-Friendly Parks in Mérida

By Night in Yucatán, Night Skygazing and New Moonmusing

Animaya: Take a Walk on the Wild Side

CEM: Focus on Health

Volkswagen: A Living Cultural Memory

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