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🌿 Handmade, 100% Mexican, Totally Chic: Discover Amira Suárez’s Boho Bags

At MID CityBeat, we are launching our Women Entrepreneurs in Merida, Yucatan who are redefining entrepreneurship in Mérida, Yucatán. This week, we’re thrilled to spotlight my good friend Amira Suárez, a talented designer whose handmade handbags are quickly becoming essential accessories for anyone who values sustainable shopping and authentic Mexican style (I’m already a fan—I […]

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Where to Dance Salsa in Mérida: Best Classes and Nightlife Spots (2025 Guide)

Whether you’re a two-left-feet beginner or a smooth-moving salsero, Mérida is one of the most rhythm-filled cities in Mexico to learn and dance salsa. From energetic classes in colonial studios to live-band nights in atmospheric cantinas, the Yucatán capital offers plenty of ways to step into the beat. This 2025 guide rounds up the best

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Assata’s Sex in MID City The Comfort Zone: Where Desire Goes to Die

Written by Assata Akil Relationships can be tricky. You’re wooed, giggly, caught up in the rush of the beginning—and then you relax. You think, this feels good. I could get used to this. So you do. You stop dressing up. Stop planning. Stop flirting. Love slips into loungewear—lazy, predictable, unbothered. But comfort is tricky—it wears

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The Milpa: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Challenges — And a Hopeful Future in Yucatán

Building the Future of the Milpa: Voices from the Field We recently attended a powerful workshop held in Hopelchén, Campeche, organized by Traspatio Maya — the agricultural branch of the non-profit Fundación de Haciendas del Mundo Maya. The event brought together over 80 milpa farmers (milperos) who gathered to share their experiences, voice their concerns,

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Árbol Mágico: Oaxacan Textiles with Soul, Now in Mérida

A little piece of Oaxaca has found its way to Mérida, and it’s bringing centuries of tradition along with it. Tucked into Plaza Las Vías on Calle 60, the new boutique Arbol Magico is more than just a home décor shop—it’s a direct link to the artisan community of Teotitlán del Valle, one of the

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Entrepiso: Where Design Meets Tradition in Mérida’s Most Elegant Artisan Boutique

If you’re passionate about sustainable shopping, Mérida has no shortage of places where you can find meaningful, well-crafted goods—but Entrepiso stands out as a must-visit. This boutique is more than just a store—it’s a celebration of Yucatecan identity, fair trade, and timeless design. Tucked inside a beautifully curated space, Entrepiso brings together the best of

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La Noche Blanca 2025: MID City’s Top Picks for Art & Music Lovers 🎶🌙

Mérida’s biggest night of culture is back—and bigger than ever. On Friday June 13th starting around 7pm is the Noche Blanca eve and Saturday, June 14th 7pm the main event of Noche Blanca, the historic center of Mérida turns into a giant, art-filled, music-pumping cultural block party. We’re talking hundreds of events happening across galleries,

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Raised by Agave: Inside the Heart of Oaxaca’s Macurichos Mezcal

Going through the many photos and videos I’ve yet to print or edit, I’m reminded that I must continue telling the story—not just of my adventures in Yucatán, but of my journey across all of Mexico. Damn, I love this country. There’s something captivating, surreal, and endlessly curious about the way life is lived here—how

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Discover the Huacal Program: Traspatio Maya’s Delicious Commitment to Local Producers and Sustainability

If you’re looking to support local communities, eat consciously, and enjoy some of the freshest produce the Yucatán Peninsula has to offer, the Huacal Program by Traspatio Maya is a must-know. Founded in 2011 by the Haciendas del Mundo Maya Foundation, Traspatio Maya is more than just a marketplace — it’s a movement. Certified by

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Wax, Fire, and the Sacred: My Day with a Master Zapotec Candle Maker in Oaxaca

On my last trip to Oaxaca, I was on a mission—not a rigid, guidebook-clutching, Excel-itinerary kind of mission—but a wanderer’s mission. The kind where you trust that if you stay curious and present, the magic will find you. And oh, did it ever. Oaxaca, for the uninitiated, is a feast. A living, breathing canvas of

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