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Sometimes you just need to disconnect, and we found the perfect spot to do it: Rancho Kuxtal, a cozy, family-run ranch on the outskirts of Tizimín. Just 15 minutes from the town center, this hidden gem is where you swap the buzz of daily life for the rustle of leaves, the chirping of birds, and […]
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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Forget chestnuts roasting on an open fire- this holiday season, Mérida, Mexico, is serving up something much steamier. With its tropical climate, festive streets, proximity to beautiful beaches, and vibrant Yucatecan vibe, Mérida is the perfect backdrop to add a little spice to your love life. Whether you’re cozying up with your partner, soaking in
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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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Not cooking for Christmas? Here are some spots to enjoy Christmas Dinner and Day in Merida Christmas Eve Dinner Hennessey’s Irish Pub Christmas Eve and Day????✨ Date: December 24th (after 6 PM) & December 25th (all day) Menu Highlights: Wedge salad or tomato gazpacho Christmas turkey Mince or apple pie Pricing: $595 MXN per person
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The U.S. Consulate General in Mérida is entering an exciting new phase with the inauguration of its state-of-the-art facilities and cutting edge in terms of technology in the northern part of the city. In a ceremony marked by symbolism and optimism, Governor of Yucatán Joaquín Díaz Mena and U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar led
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Mérida is a magical city that captures your heart the moment you step onto its sun-drenched streets. The colonial architecture, the lively plazas, and the warm, welcoming people create an atmosphere that’s both enchanting and invigorating. With all of the wonderful things to love about Merida, how easy is it to find love in Merida?
Love Beyond Boundaries: Embracing Cross Cultural Romance in Mérida Read More »
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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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
We ventured to the state of Campeche with Fundacion de Haciendas Taller Maya to meet 2 of the 43 Maya communities of artisans Taller Maya works with in the region. Campeche is just two hours from Merida and, as in Yucatan and all of Southern Mexico, there is a rich heritage and history of culture,
Guatemalan Refugee Artisans Launch New Fair Trade Design Line with Taller Maya Read More »