Merida is a vibrant city full of culture, history and tradition. Here we tell you all about this city and all the places we recommend going.
📅 Updated Every Monday Morning (Mérida Time) and some events added throughout the week. Looking for the best things to do in Mérida and around Yucatán? We’ve rounded up some of our top picks featuring live music, art exhibitions, cultural events, food festivals, artisan markets, theater, family activities, and much more. Whether you’re a local, […]
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Art, history, and creativity flow through Mérida every day inside its galleries, mansions, theaters, and community spaces. This living guide gathers standout cultural experiences as they unfold, inviting you to discover new artists, explore historic venues, and enjoy the many expressions that define the city’s artistic heartbeat. Updated frequently, it’s your window into Mérida’s ever-evolving
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Now and then we walk through a property that makes us stop and imagine all the possibilities. This extraordinary estate tucked between Santa Ana and Santa Lucía was exactly that. Before we had even finished touring the gardens, we were already picturing elegant dinner parties beneath the palapa, boutique hotel guests enjoying breakfast under the
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One of the things I love most about living in Mérida is watching old historic properties find a new life. Across the city, beautiful colonial homes that might have otherwise been forgotten are being thoughtfully restored and transformed into boutique hotels, restaurants, galleries, and cultural spaces. When it’s done well, the result feels like more
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In an depth interview with organizers Catherine Petitgas and Daniela Perez discover how the Bienal de Yucatán will transform Mérida into a global contemporary art destination from November 2026 to February 2027.
If you’re wondering where to stay in Mérida Mexico, you’re not alone—this is one of those cities that quietly gets under your skin. At first, it’s the color, the architecture, the slow rhythm of life. But then it becomes something more personal—the café you return to every morning, the street you wander down at golden
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If you’re visiting Yucatán, taking a tour is one of the best ways to experience what makes this region so special—from swimming in hidden cenotes to exploring ancient Mayan ruins and tasting incredible local cuisine. We’ve spent years exploring the region, and these are the tours we keep recommending (and going back to ourselves). Whether
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Mérida is surrounded by some of the most beautiful cenotes in Mexico—but here’s the truth: not all of them are worth your time. Some are overcrowded. Others are hard to access. And a few… are absolutely magical. We’ve spent years exploring Yucatán, and these are the cenotes we actually recommend—whether you’re looking for a quick
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Merida Inaugurates an Immersive Park Combining Technology, Culture, and Tradition Wednesday December 13 La Peni, the first immersive park in Latin America, is a new treasure for Mérida. A space that combines technology, culture, and tradition, to offer a unique experience to visitors. The park will be located in the space formed by la ex
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If you’re exploring tourism in Mérida, Yucatán, some places are beautiful — and then some places truly transport you. Hacienda Yaxnic is one of those places. We went to check out this space the other day and absolutely loved it. What opened four years ago as a stunning outdoor event venue has now expanded into