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Ana Correa Grupo Foret Real Estate Development in Merida Yucatan

Woman Entrepreneur of the Month: Ana Correa Building with Purpose in Yucatan

By MID CityBeat Lifestyle In a city known for its rich cultural heritage and rapidly evolving urban landscape, a new chapter in real estate development is being written—this time, with a woman at the helm. MID CityBeat had the honor of attending the dazzling inauguration of Armorán Plaza back in May, Grupo Foret’s newest mixed-use […]

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Intimacy Isn’t for the Feed: Love in the Age of Wi-Fi — Navigating Social Media in Your Relationship

Love in the Age of Wi-Fi — Navigating Social Media in Your Relationship By Assata Akil There was a time when, if someone couldn’t reach you, they simply… couldn’t reach you. No pings. No buzzes. No little green dot saying you’re online. Just a moment of peace, mystery, or intentional absence. It might’ve started with

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ORIGINAL Yucatán 2025

 ORIGINAL Yucatán 2025: A Celebration of Mexico’s Living Textile Heritage

At the Salón de la Historia in the Palacio de Gobierno, we had the honor of attending the press conference announcing ORIGINAL: Encuentro de Arte Textil Mexicano—a major cultural event coming to Mérida for the first time after four successful editions in Mexico City. From October 16–19, 2025, the Centro de Convenciones Siglo XXI will

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Celebrate Janal Pixan in Mérida with the Festival de las Ánimas 2025

Janal Pixan in Mérida: Honoring Life and Death with Tradition, Music, and Culture

In Yucatán, Janal Pixan—meaning “Food for the Souls” in Maya—is more than a holiday. It is a deeply rooted tradition that blends ancient Maya beliefs with Catholic practices introduced during the colonial era. Known widely as Día de Muertos, this celebration honors loved ones who have passed, welcoming them back with offerings of food, flowers,

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Magos Herrera, Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist, will perform at the Festival de Jazz Mérida 2025

Magos Herrera Brings Her World-Class Voice to Mérida Jazz Festival 2025

This October, Mérida will host its very first Festival de Jazz Mérida 2025 from October 1–4, and among the incredible lineup of artists, one name stands out: Magos Herrera. Known for her expressive voice and genre-defying style, Magos has captivated audiences on some of the world’s most prestigious stages—and now she’s bringing her magic to

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Crowds waving Mexican flags at Plaza Grande in Mérida during Independence Day

Celebrate Mexican Independence Day in Mérida, Yucatán: What to See, Do & Eat

Every September, Mérida comes alive with music, food, fireworks, and patriotic pride as the city joins the rest of Mexico in celebrating El Día de la Independencia. This holiday, often mistaken for Cinco de Mayo by outsiders, is actually Mexico’s most important national celebration—commemorating the start of the fight for independence from Spain in 1810.

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