Art & Culture

Matilda Merida, Yucatan

Paseo de Montejo’s Cultural Corner: Matilda & La Bottega

Paseo Montejo and Calle 29, one our favorite corners for art, culture, gifts and wine Matilda Concept Store and La Bottega restaurant and wine store are tucked into one of my favorite corners on Paseo de Montejo. Located just one block from the iconic Monumento a la Patria, both places opened their door about a …

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Merida Fest 2022

Merida Fest 2022 Buena Vista Social Club, Carlos Cuevas & More: A Culture and Arts Extravaganza

It’s one of our favorite times of year! Merida Fest is officially happening to kick off the 480th anniversary of the city.  This is a celebration of arts, culture, gastronomy and music and there will be several shows and performances everyday during the month of January. The Merida Fest will last 18 days ending on …

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What’s Hot on the Art Scene in December?

The Merida art scene is on fire and there are some incredible exhibitions to check out this month. Come with us as we take a little tour of what’s hot in the art world this month! https://youtu.be/EeCvM8yI4J4 SoHo Galleries Angel Exhibition Angels Exhibit in Honor of Marc Bruce Dragul 💫Opens: Friday, December 10th 6:30pm-9:00pmSaturday, December …

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Campeche Maya Communities

Fair Trade Christmas Shopping Excursion to Maya Communities

https://youtu.be/71LnUnxui5M MID CityBeat Discover Yucatan Excursion: We’re Going  Christmas Shopping to Maya Communities in Campeche Saturday December 18th  This 18th of December, Carlos Sosa and I will be hosting a boutique shopping trip to Calkini and the surrounding Maya villages in Campeche.  Just about an hour and twenty minutes from Merida, we will visit some …

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Tourism Expo Yucatan 2021

Tourism Expo Open to Public on Friday 2pm

Tuesday officially started the 45th Tianguis Turistico in Yucatan where we saw President Manuel Lopez Obrador, Governor Mauricio Vila, National Secretary of Tourism Miguel Torruco Marquez, Secretary of Tourism Michelle Fridman, as well as other distinguished guests inaugurate the rebirth of tourism in Mexico.  As Mauricio Vila pointed out this 45th edition of the Tiaguis …

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Merida Fest 2022

Get Ready for Art and Culture Merida Fest in January 2022

Announced this week the Merida Fest 2022 will be happening January 5th-23rd with both online and in person shows. What is the Merida Fest? Every January 6th, we celebrate the anniversary of Merida. This year marks the 480 year anniversary which kicks off a month long celebration of cultural and artistic events around the city known as …

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Hanal Pixan Festival of Animas, Culture & Gastronomy

October 27th 6:30pm Hanal Pixan Festival of Animas Night with Film Director Miguel Ventura: Gastronomy, Film and Culture Wednesday, October 27th 6:30pm MID CityBeat, Teya Viva Restaurant and Cine Janal are hosting a night of culture, gastronomy and film to celebrate Hanal Pixan Festival of Animas.  In a non-pandemic year, Hanal Pixan (Day of the Dead …

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