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Looking for an authentic Mérida experience that combines local food, history, music, and a little adventure? A guided cantina tour might be just what you’re looking for! I’ve lived in Yucatán for years, and one of the things I love most about Mérida is that there is always another layer of the city to discover. […]
Cantina Hopping in Mérida: Cold Beers, Delicious Botanas & Local Legends Read More »
After 15 years of wandering through Mérida’s markets, I thought I knew them pretty well. Then I spent three hours eating my way through Lucas de Gálvez and San Benito with The Lost Taco Food Tour and realized there were entire corners—and quite a few things to eat—that I had been walking past for years.
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Sometimes you don’t want to sit quietly over a cocktail. You want music, dancing, a live show and a little action. Fortunately, Mérida has plenty of it. One of the things I love about going out here is just how varied the music and entertainment scene has become. On any given weekend you can listen
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One of the questions I hear all the time from people who have recently moved to Mérida is: Where do I go to meet people? Fortunately, Mérida has become much more interesting after dark. Centro in particular has developed a great collection of bars, modern cantinas, listening rooms and restaurant-bars that attract a mix of
Where to Go Out & Meet People in Mérida: 9 Bars with a Social Scene Read More »
Italian food lovers in Mérida have a new spot to add to their list! Osteria Rotella has officially opened its second location at Plaza Vector, bringing its homemade artisanal pasta and Italian-inspired cooking to a larger new space in the north of the city. After the success of its first restaurant on Avenida Yucatán, Osteria
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Learn, Cook and Give Back with Refettorio Aprende There’s a new reason to step inside the kitchens of Refettorio Mérida, and this one combines two things we love at MID CityBeat: discovering something new and supporting the local community. Refettorio Mérida has launched Refettorio Aprende (Refettorio Learns), a new monthly program of hands-on cooking classes
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Some places leave you with a full stomach. Others leave you thinking differently about where your food comes from. Rancho San Antonio did both. Just 40 minutes from Mérida’s Centro and about 25 minutes from Progreso, this working ranch offers much more than a countryside breakfast. It brings together agriculture, education, conservation, gastronomy, and community
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Some restaurants make a great first impression before you’ve even looked at the menu. Cariñito Cevichería Peruana did exactly that. Formerly known as Peruano in Santa Lucía, the restaurant has found a beautiful new home just steps from 500 Noches on García Lavín, bringing one of Peru’s most celebrated culinary traditions to Colonia México Norte.
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When I first moved to Mérida in 2010, finding a truly memorable international-style breakfast wasn’t always easy. When I first moved to Mérida in 2010, finding a truly top-notch international-style breakfast wasn’t easy. I always remember that when you ordered coffee, many places would bring you a cup of hot water and a packet of
Merci Mérida: A Table for Every Taste Read More »
Certain businesses in Mérida quietly become woven into the rhythm of everyday life. Bocú is one of those places for me. Long before it had storefronts of its own, I was happily eating their breads and pastries at Merci without really thinking about where they came from. Today, Bocú has become one of Mérida’s favorite
Bocú Bakery Mérida: The Artisan Bakery Behind Merci Read More »