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Noche Blanca is Merida’s biggest cultural night this year happening May 24th & May 25th and there are literally hundreds of events so when trying to figure out where to go, it can be a bit overwhelming. Friday the 24th is the eve and Saturday the 25th is the main night. Really, you can’t go […]
Noche Blanca 2024: MID City’s Inside Scoop on Where to go Read More »
La Noche Blanca 2024 celebrates “Learning is the Beauty of Living”. In its 17th edition, learning transcends mere acquisition of knowledge to become an immersive artistic experience. Mérida will come alive on May 24th and 25th, offering a rich tapestry of cultural activities. Museums, galleries, cultural centers, restaurants, and the vibrant artistic community will unite
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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 and Yucatan’s Famous Chicharra Read More »
March 13, 2024 In an inspiring stride towards sustainability, the city of Merida proudly presents the “Punto Verde” program, a cornerstone of the Zero Waste Strategy set forth by the Merida City Council. This initiative is a rallying call for the cultivation of a culture that champions waste separation, recycling, and responsible waste disposal, all
Recycling in Merida: Learn where the “Puntos Verdes” are in the City Read More »
Written by Stephanie Carmon April 25, 2024 I have always been drawn to street art. It is rebellious in nature, true expression put out for all to see, with no regard to whether one wants to see it or not. It is a vulnerable and risky way to express one’s innermost thoughts, and many times
Hip Hop and the Graffiti Art Scene Merida: Homage to the Yucatecan Mestizo Read More »
At MID CityBeat we continue our journey to find the best of Merida and Yucatan in general. This week we have visited some fabulous galleries that we believe are worth checking out.
MID CityBeat On the Art Scene: Must Visit Galleries in Merida Read More »
Touring Yucatan is a trip to the very heart of the Mayan civilization where multiple stories will accompany you on a path of culture and learning that is thousands of years old. We went through thirty-one museums in the city, however, this is the list of our top seven. Each one has its own magic
MID City Top Must See Museums in Merida & Progreso Read More »
March 26, 2024 It’s that time of year when things are really heating up and most of us are just waiting until we can head out to the beach! There are more beach clubs to choose from this year and below we give you some of our favorites! **Become a MID City Insider member for
Beat the Heat: MID City Top Beach Clubs in Yucatan Read More »
The “barrios magicos” of San Sebastian and La Ermita are some of Merida’s oldest neighborhoods and you feel the history in the air as you walk down the brick laden streets. The stories of love, passion, betrayal and the mundane in and outs of life permeate every wall and street corner that have seen generations
Urban Treasures & Antiques in the “Magical Neighborhoods” of San Sebastian and La Ermita Read More »
Written by Stephanie Carmon Merida: designated capital de la cultura, ranked 4th in the Lonely Planet’s Top Cities of the World to travel described on LP website as a “dizzying array of live music, art shows and dance performances, and the booming culinary scene is hotter than a Habanero pepper.” It is the relocation destination of countless foreigners
Are we really safe in Yucatan? Read More »