Revisiting El Centro Histórico
Mérida’s historic downtown, known by locals as “El Centro” and by the many expats buying and restoring homes there as simply “Centro,” is once again open and busy. You will…
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Mérida’s historic downtown, known by locals as “El Centro” and by the many expats buying and restoring homes there as simply “Centro,” is once again open and busy. You will…
Continue readingMonday Are you ready for a week in Yucatán? Discover Mérida’s Centro Histórico and the charm of colonial architecture in buildings like the Catedral de San Ildefonso, Casa Montejo, and…
Continue reading1. As every year, we begin our New Year’s resolutions and one of the most popular by far has to be working out. How about mixing things up a bit…
Continue readingThe word Tunich comes from Maya and it means “stone.” This term was adopted as the name for “La Feria Artesanal Tunich” – the Tunich Artisanal Fair. This event…
Continue readingTough times call for tough measures, but when the time came to analyze the future of SoHo Galleries – true to their style – the team behind it got a…
Continue readingSeptember 15, 2020, marks the 100th anniversary of the Old Central Railway Station and the Rendón Peniche Sanatorium. Both these buildings are located in the northwest area of Mérida’s Centro…
Continue readingIt’s been months and we’re still living with uncertainty. But life goes on, people adapt, and artistic individuals keep on creating. I interviewed some of my favorites, those visionaries who…
Continue readingLike you, reading this from the comfort of your home in some place that is perhaps not Yucatán, we are stuck at home for the most part and many businesses…
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 readingMonday Welcome to Yucatán! Check into Hotel Mansión Mérida where you’ll receive the royal treatment at this charming Casona turned hotel. Then spend the day discovering the Centro and…
Continue readingWhat does the future of tourism in Mérida and all over Yucatán look like? Well, frankly I don’t think anyone knows the answer to that. We guess, hope, and have…
Continue readingMonday Stay at Hotel Casa San Ángel on Remate de Paseo de Montejo. In the morning, take the Turibus to see the city. After your tour, have lunch at…
Continue readingMérida’s food scene can be overwhelming precisely because it’s so varied and fabulous. There’s so much going on that it can be difficult to know what to try and where…
Continue readingMérida is well known for celebrating cultural and religious events that keep our ancestral traditions alive. As a part of these customs, which are centered on social inclusion and family-friendly…
Continue readingHanal Pixán is one of the favorite times of the year for my family, and we still can’t quite believe our luck that we get to take part in such…
Continue reading“I love how summer just wraps its arms around you like a warm blanket.” ― Kellie Elmore Although here in Yucatán maybe we don’t need the additional warmth of a blanket…
Continue reading1 From July 26 to August 4 you can’t miss the Feria Artesanal Tunich in Dzityá. You’ll find all kinds of handcrafts that will give your home that special…
Continue reading1. Watch the sun align with ancient architecture during the spring equinox in Chichén Itzá (it all happens between 3 pm and 5 pm) or Dzibilchaltún (arrive by 5 am)…
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…
Continue readingVolunteering 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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