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Style with Soul: Sustainable Fashion & Healing in Mérida

We’re back with our Women Entrepreneurs in Yucatán series, and today we’re highlighting a trailblazer who has carved out her place in the world of sustainable fashion. Her work has been celebrated in Vogue UK, Condé Nast Traveler, Miami Fashion Week Magazine, and ¡HOLA! Dominican Republic. When Monica left her native Sinaloa, she set out

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Breaking Glass Ceilings in Mérida: The Woman Behind ARMORÁN PLAZA

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 inauguration of ARMORÁN PLAZA, which, I have to say, was a seriously fun party—there was a

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Entrepiso: Where Design Meets Tradition in Mérida’s Most Elegant Artisan Boutique

If you’re passionate about sustainable shopping, Mérida has no shortage of places where you can find meaningful, well-crafted goods—but Entrepiso stands out as a must-visit. This boutique is more than just a store—it’s a celebration of Yucatecan identity, fair trade, and timeless design. Tucked inside a beautifully curated space, Entrepiso brings together the best of

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Raised by Agave: Inside the Heart of Oaxaca’s Macurichos Mezcal

Going through the many photos and videos I’ve yet to print or edit, I’m reminded that I must continue telling the story—not just of my adventures in Yucatán, but of my journey across all of Mexico. Damn, I love this country. There’s something captivating, surreal, and endlessly curious about the way life is lived here—how

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Merida Fest 2025 Jan 5th-26th Full Program in English

FREE ACCESS Merida Fest 2025 January 5 to 26, 2025 CELEBRATING WITH YOU! If you like this article also check this article here: Mérida Fest 2025: Honoring the City’s 483rd Anniversary Click here MERIDA FEST 2025 Week 1: January 5 to 12, 2025 January 5, Sunday 6:00 PM | Visual Arts Exhibition: MEZTLI, Shadows and Reflections Artists:

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What’s Going on for New Year’s Eve in Merida

Merida is hopping for New Year’s Eve and now is the time to make your reservations if you are in the mood to go out and be festive! Hacienda Xcanatun Casa de Piedra: New Year’s Eve Celebration ????✨ Time: 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM Theme: Venetian Masquerade Night featuring a buffet dinner, grill, party favors,

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Day of the Dead in Yucatan: City of Merida Announces 2024 Hanal Pixan Activities

Hanal Pixan (pronounced ha-nawl peesh-awn) translates to “Food for Souls” in the Maya language. It is a Maya holiday that is celebrated throughout the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. The holiday has its origins in Maya culture, the Mayas believe that the pixan (soul) is what shapes human life. It is said that once the body

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Taller Maya Dress Made By Artisans in Campeche a Finalist for the MIDA FAIR TRADE Awards 2024 in South Africa

I ventured to Campeche with Taller Maya and Fundacion de Haciendas to meet the Guatemalan artisans who have established themselves in the communities of Laureles and Quetzales of Campeche. They are master artisans using waist looms and techniques they have brought from their native Guatemala. Carola, the founder of Fundacion de Haciendas, made an exciting

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