Letter From the Editor: February 2020
“It’s time to say goodbye, but I think goodbyes are sad and I’d much rather say hello. Hello to a new adventure.” -Ernie Harwell I’ve always loved new experiences, and…
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“It’s time to say goodbye, but I think goodbyes are sad and I’d much rather say hello. Hello to a new adventure.” -Ernie Harwell I’ve always loved new experiences, and…
Continue readingOh, the places you’ll go! – Dr. Seuss Yucatán is beautiful every day of the year, but one of the best times to visit our state is during January…
Continue readingMonday Let’s go to Celestún. It’s time to see the mangroves, the fresh water springs, and of course the flamingos. Also, don’t forget about the seafood restaurants on the beach! Back in Mérida, at 9 pm,…
Continue readingWrite it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. – Ralph Waldo Emerson As this decade winds down, I know I’m not the only…
Continue readingMonday Upon your arrival to Mérida, stay at Hotel Casa San Ángel. Have breakfast at its restaurant Tala before setting out to explore the town. At night, go to…
Continue reading“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” – Walt Disney This issue of Yucatán Today is…
Continue readingRight on Paseo de Montejo there is an explosion of bright pink where two mansions, that were abandoned for over 30 years, used to stand. I am of course talking…
Continue readingMonday Stay at Hotel Rosas & Xocolate. Start by taking the free tour of the first block of the Centro Histórico at 9:30 am and afterwards, have lunch at Sayonara….
Continue readingFood is a matter of regional pride in Yucatán, and a big indicator of quality is when a dish is cooked Pibil-style (in Maya: Pib = buried). This means that…
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 readingJust 30 minutes from Mérida, off the road to Motul you will find Yaxkukul. This traditional small town is similar to many other towns that you will find around Yucatán….
Continue readingIn Yucatán, we are fortunate enough to have a natural abundance of fruits and vegetables. We have included these into our daily diet, and along with a few choice ingredients…
Continue readingCochinita Pibil, Panuchos, Relleno Negro and Papadzules…there’s some great food in Mérida! The “Ciudad Blanca” is known as a fantastic destination for Foodies thanks to the bold flavors of a…
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