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events & activities

What to do in Yucatán in February

Are you visiting Yucatán in February? Here’s everything you need to make the most of your stay: activities, events, and celebrations you won’t want to miss!

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Volunteering in Yucatán: Give Your Best in 2026

Explore 60+ artists at the 13th Mérida Artist Studio Tour, Feb 20–22. Get your map and go behind the scenes of the city's creative scene. Tickets $500.

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LIFE IN YUCATÁN

The Art of Finding Community in Mérida: How Locals and Expats Can Connect

Moving to Merida? Learn how to join Facebook & WhatsApp groups, find expat meetups, and connect with the local community in Yucatan. This is your guide. Start here!

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LIFE IN YUCATÁN

The Vibrant Athletic Culture in Mérida, and Yucatán

Explore sports in Yucatan! From the Merida Marathon and Uxmal-Muna race to the WTA Merida Open tennis, find top events and local running clubs.

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Yucatán Beach Guide: Where to Eat in Pro...

Hungry for the coast? Explore the best seafood in Yucatán with our guide to top...

Yucatán Accommodations: Sanctuaries That...

Escape to the most unique stays in Yucatán. From restored 1920s manors and...

Good Friday Traditions: The Kuuch Kruus ...

Experience the Kuuch Kruus in Maní, Yucatán: a powerful Good Friday ritual...

Nature

Cenote Kankirixche

The Kankirixché cenote got its name from the kankirixche tree, the tree with yellow fruit. One of th...

Life in Yucatán

Progreso Marinas and Water Sports

When one thinks of the Yucatán, one thinks of Mayan pyramids and colonial cities. However, there is ...

Convent Route

Towns of Yucatán

Convent Route

More enticing than ever, The Convent Route is a day trip that will take you somewhat off the beaten ...

Towns of Yucatán

Tekax

Caves, colonial buildings, and Maya pyramids are what make Tekax (tay-KAHSH) so special. Located in ...

Nature

Cenote Peba

Cenote Peba, a new cenote excursion, is one of the two cenotes that are visited on the Snorkel in Ce...

Celestún

Beaches

Celestún

Located 60 miles southwest of Merida, Celestún is a quaint fishing village where the beaches are lov...

Yucatecan recipes

Horchata Recipe

Refreshing traditional Mexican beverage. It forms part of the traditional "fresh water" drinks, also...