Travel around the Yucatan Peninsula in style and get to know the most interesting places to visit, stay and eat!
2025 Guide for Food Lovers At MID CityBeat, our readers can’t get enough of breakfast guides—it’s consistently one of our most searched-for topics year after year. So we’re back with our updated 2025 list of must-try breakfast spots in Mérida: a flavorful mix of lush gardens, Parisian vibes, hidden gems, and chef-driven menus. Here are […]
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Deep in the heart of Yucatán, where ancestral rhythms still echo in everyday life, a quiet revolution is weaving its way into the future—one thread at a time. At the center of it is Angela Damman, a designer and entrepreneur whose love for craft, culture, and sustainability has shaped a movement. The Maya Youth Artisan
Weaving the Future: Angela Damman’s Maya Youth Artisan Initiative (MYAI) Read More »
If you’re on the hunt for a memorable breakfast spot in Mérida Centro, there’s a new hidden gem worth putting on your list. Pasto Caffe, tucked inside the Escentrike Hostel on Calle 48 (between 61 and 63), is quickly becoming a local favorite for its vibrant atmosphere, fresh menu, and boho-chic vibe. Check their social
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If you’re planning a visit to Mérida, Yucatán and searching for an Airbnb that feels like a home away from home, Casa Aida in Colonia Miguel Alemán is one of those hidden gems that checks every box. It’s comfortable, stylish, and located in one of the city’s most authentic, walkable neighborhoods. A House Designed for
If you’re dreaming of a relaxing vacation on the Yucatán coast, Casa K’u in San Bruno is the kind of place you’ll want to stay a day or two longer. Just about 40 minutes from Mérida, this little slice of paradise feels like a hidden tropical retreat where time slows down, the warm sea breeze
If you love pampering yourself (or surprising someone special with a thoughtful gift), Ceremonia is a destination you can’t miss. This haven of spa and slow fashion in Mérida Yucatán brings together self-care, design, and sustainability in one beautiful space. I recently spent a blissful afternoon at their Montebello location, a beautifully designed boutique spa
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I recently had the pleasure of staying in a stunning colonial vacation rental right across from the iconic Santa Ana Park and the historic Santa Ana Church—two of the most emblematic landmarks in Mérida, Yucatán. This location is one of our favorites in Merida. You are in the heart of the city, where heritage and
Stay in Timeless Style: A Colonial Vacation Home in Santa Ana, Mérida Read More »
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
Style with Soul: Sustainable Fashion & Healing in Mérida Read More »
If you’ve been in Mérida long enough, you’ll remember Raffaello’s—the legendary Italian pizzería that set the bar for authentic calzones and pizzas over 17 years ago. Well, good news: it’s still here, now called Il Calabrese, and it’s as delicious as ever. The new name honors the southern Italian roots of the cuisine, but the
Il Calabrese: Classic Italian Flavors and Old-School Mérida Charm Read More »
Mérida isn’t just tacos and cochinita pibil—this city is making serious waves in the world of fresh, high-quality seafood. Thanks to its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and connections to the Pacific coast, you’ll find some of Mexico’s best marine flavors right here in the Yucatán capital. But it’s not just about taste—it’s about
Eat Like a Local: Awesome Seafood Restaurants in Mérida Read More »
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