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On August 1st, Mérida City Hall, through its Círculo 47 Department, proudly opened the doors to the new Agricultural Products Distribution Center at the Cordemex Market. This innovative space marks a significant step forward in supporting local agriculture by shortening the supply chain and providing a direct link between producers and consumers. The center is […]
Mérida’s Cordemex Market: Local Producers and Fair Trade Read More »
Mérida’s rich cultural heritage will be on display at the Agroecological and Artisan Fair! This exciting event, hosted by Mérida City Hall, showcases the city’s talented artisans and local farmers. Meet the Artisans On Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Parque Pista Roja, ten skilled artisans will gather to display
Agroecological Fair Coming Up August 24th: Local Farmers & Artisans Read More »
Mexico is the land of spectacular food, deep culture, and extraordinary folkloric art. The handmade popular art is a vibrant tapestry of color and tradition that weaves stories of ancient civilizations and modern celebrations. To witness the process of worn hands creating meticulously and meditatively is truly an honor. It is also fascinating how in
Doña Soco’s Melcocha: A Sweet Legacy in the Traditional Food of Yucatán Read More »
Did you know that Yucatan is one of the most diverse regions for dishes and ingredients in Mexico? It has a culinary history that dates back millenia and new innovative food ideas are being creative each day. It seems like each week there is a new gastronomic option opening and even for us it’s hard
Mérida: A UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy and Délice Network Food Capital Read More »
June 14, 2024 The city of Merida’s Directorate of Economic Development and Tourism has rolled out The Mérida Seal: Sustainable Gastronomic Space is a distinction awarded to establishments with good practices in the following areas: Responsible and local consumption Environmental management (water conservation, environmental culture actions, social responsibility actions, etc.) Promotion of art and culture.
The Mérida Seal: Celebrating Sustainable Gastronomic Spaces in the City Read More »
Updated April 23, 2024 Mérida, a city known for its vibrant colors and undeniable beauty, holds a treasure trove of unique neighborhoods. One of these neighborhoods, nestled within the heart of the Yucatecan capital, has captured the attention and hearts of both locals and visitors alike. At first view, it looks like a regular neighborhood
Barrio Mágico Xcalachen Read More »
Written by Stephanie Carmon April 15, 2024 In 1974, Don Jorge C. Cárdenas Gutiérrez found a large piece of land with an abandoned hacienda in the perfect location–close to the highway to Cancun. He was a furniture craftsman and he wanted to put his furniture-making workshop there so it was easy to take his pieces
Legendary Haciendas of Yucatan: The Living History of Hacienda Teya Read More »
Yucatan’s favorite antojito or “snack” is the panucho and this Noche Blanca, Friday November 24th you can go try as many as you can eat at the The Panucho Fair in Merida’s newest Barrio Magico La Ermita! Event Details: Date and Time: Friday, November 24, from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Location: Magical Neighborhood of
Panucho Fair on November 24th in La Ermita, Music, Fun & Lots of Panuchos! Read More »
Friday, November 10, 2023 We present to you the official program of the Sabores de Yucatán Gastronomic Festival. From November 16 to 20, Yucatán will become the gastronomic epicenter of the world. We will have the presence of many of the best chefs in the world, who will represent various culinary cultures. What is open
Sabores de Yucatan Nov 16-20: Get Ready for Merida’s Biggest Gastronomic Festival! Read More »
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 As the Day of the Dead approaches in Yucatan, so does the delicious tradition of the mucibpollo or “pib”. This regional dish is iconic of the Hanal Pixán festivities, since it is only made and consumed in the Yucatan Peninsula. The pib has its origin in the Maya culture and the
Festival del Mucbipollo in Mérida, Yucatán: A Gastronomic Tradition Read More »