Tucked into the leafy streets of Itzimná, Casa Gemela isn’t just another pretty neocolonial house—it’s a full-blown creative powerhouse. This beautifully restored mansion is now one of Mérida’s most exciting cultural centers, where art, music, gastronomy, and imagination come together under one elegant roof.
With a mission to nurture and promote inclusive artistic expression, Casa Gemela is more than a gallery—it’s a meeting point for the city’s art lovers, creatives, and curious souls.
From curated exhibitions to live music, artist talks, and private cultural soirées, every visit feels like stepping into something special—a rare space where thoughtful design and powerful creativity meet.
Art, Music & Gastronomy—Together at the Table
One of the most magical things about Casa Gemela? Their events that blend music, art, and food into one cohesive experience. Think: live concerts under the stars, paired with curated tasting menus from Chef Miguel Palomo, or a talk on Mexican art history followed by a garden breakfast that tastes just as inspired as the conversation.
These immersive gatherings bring together artists, musicians, historians, and chefs to create one-of-a-kind events that are intellectually stimulating and seriously delicious. Whether it’s a string quartet and candlelit dinner, a literary brunch with fresh-baked pastries, or a thematic evening exploring Yucatán’s culinary past through storytelling and small plates, these are the kinds of experiences that make you fall in love with Mérida all over again.
💬 From art talks and poetry readings, to musical performances and gastronomic storytelling, Casa Gemela is redefining what it means to enjoy culture—and serving it with a side of mezcal.
✨ Keep an eye on their event calendar or follow them on social to catch the next one. These are some of the most intimate, inspiring, and unforgettable nights in the city.
Meet the Artists Lighting Up the Space
Casa Gemela regularly features exhibitions by visionary contemporary artists. Some recent highlights include:
✨ Miguel Peraza – The Sculptor of Universities
Famed for his architectural sculptures and deep symbolic work, Peraza brings geometry and emotion into cosmic conversation. His exhibition Entre la Playa y el Cielo explores identity and structure through shadow and shape.
🌌 Roilán Díaz Carrodeguas – The Myth Weaver
Cuban artist Roilán Díaz’s Renacer brings Maya mythology to life through bold, chromatic paintings inspired by the Popol Vuh, Xibalbá, and ancestral iconography—bridging the mystical and the modern.
🌍 Freda – The Futurist
With installations like Citizen Love and Ecosystems of Tomorrow, Freda takes us to the edge of what art can be—melding sustainability, design, and poetic activism. Her work is headed to the Venice Biennale 2026, but lucky you—it’s here now.
👩🎨 Adult Classes: Unleash Your Inner Artist
Casa Gemela offers creative workshops for adults, taught by professional artists in everything from drawing and textiles to creative writing and printmaking. It’s never too late to explore your artistic side!
🔍 Check the full schedule here: casagemela.com/clases/#general
👶🎨 And for the Little Ones…
Kids can get in on the creativity too with classes designed just for them—including sculpture, painting, and hands-on craft projects in a space where imagination is the real star.
🖍️ Learn more: casagemela.com/clases/#kids
Bibiani: A Dining Experience That Hits All the Right Notes
Inside Casa Gemela is Bibiani, and it’s everything a restaurant inside a cultural space should be. Designed like a garden conservatory and helmed by Chef Miguel Palomo, the restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and an elegant tasting menu with ingredients sourced from their own organic farm.
🕗 Open Wednesday to Monday | 8 AM – 11 PM
📞 Reservations: 999 688 9580
🎉 MID City Insider Perk: Free pastry or bread with your breakfast!
👉 Join the club: midcitybeat.com/artandculture/insider-membership
So whether you’re admiring Maya-inspired brushwork, sculpting your own path in an adult art class, or sipping wine during a cello concert and multi-course dinner, Casa Gemela is the cultural soul of Mérida with an experience for every sense.
