Art & Culture

MID CityBeat Eye on Merida: Sanbravo y Noche Blanca

This week we talk good food at Sanbravo & Noche Blanca -Mérida’s biggest cultural night coming up May 28th at 7pm in Merida, Centro.  We caught up with Adele Aguirre from Soho Galleries and she told us some of her plans!  Mark your calendars. For upcoming events, art, culture & gastronomy check out MID CityBeat …

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May 13 & 14 Merida’s “Pueblos del Maíz”, Gastronomic Street Fair

As part of the recognition of Creative City, the Mérida City Council will present the festival “Pueblos del Maíz 2022” Mérida has the designation of Creative City by UNESCO, under this recognition this festival will be held on May 13 and 14 to promote this ancestral ingredient. Mérida, Yucatán, May 6, 2022.- The Mérida City …

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Nuup Colectivo: Home Decor and Interior Designs in Merida

April 30th and May 1st the art and design collective NUUP Colectivo who houses Takto Design and Blanco Mate Interior Designs, had an open house where art, furniture, objects, interior designs and fashion were all on display. The artists and designers are internationally known and recognized and their work is absolutely stunning. At their gallery …

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Xicalico: A Design Center & Ideal Decor For Your Home

Xicalico opened last year and has quickly become one of Merida’s most popular stores for Interior and exterior designs and decor.  Xicalco is a design house with an interior designer and architect on staff and fascinating signature pieces for your home.  They hand pick products from all over the world including pottery, wall decorations, furniture, …

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Puerto Progreso: A Tourist Destination Worth Seeing

Just 30 minutes from Merida, the beach  town of Progreso will bring you a wide variety of experiences as you stroll through its picturesque streets and walk the “malecón” in a fun family atmosphere. Before leaving, we share today’s weather! PROGRESO WEATHER Before visiting Progreso for one or more days, we recommend you to bring: …

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Alternative Movie theater and Live Music and Good Food at Gabbo’s Bar & Grill 

Gabbo’s Bar and Grill  & 2001 Cinema Alternativo is a small movie theater that has brought life back to the neighborhood of Itzimna! Downstairs is Gabbo’s restaurant with quite an extensive menu of Mexican food. They have a bar and a large outdoor area where you can hear live music starting at 9pm Wed-Saturday. For this …

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Randy Shull Merida

Artist Randy Shull’s Latest Exhibition: “Siesta” a Homage to Yucatan

By Stephanie Carmon This weekend I passed by artist Randy Shull’s newly inaugurated gallery tucked behind an unassuming historic facade on the Calle 56 in Centro. I went to see the new space and the grand exhibition of texture and colors intervened by weavings of the iconic Yucatecan hammocks. As Randy handed me a tequila …

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Trunk Show Merida

The Trunk Show: Sustainable Slow Fashion in Merida

Previous Next We stopped by Trunk Show MID the other day to check out the cool new space dedicated to all things sustainable and recyclable. It’s concept is slow fashion, local products and recycled wear. It features some lovely pieces from Mexican & international designers, pre-loved fashion (like awesome Gucci pumps and designer bags) and …

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Paaytaan Festival Maya Yucatan

Paáy’taan La Cita: Yucatan’s First World Music & Maya Wisdom Festival

March 17-20th Izamal  will host Yucatan’s largest world sacred music and Maya wisdom festival Páayt’aan La Cita.  Páayt’aan is a cultural festival that looks to share a new experience of Maya culture. It will have adventures for the body, mind and spirit including experiential tours, traditions, exhibitions, gastronomic experiences, folklore and legends, poetry and concerts.. …

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