I recently took a trip to Campeche, and for the sake of adventure—and research—I hopped aboard the now somewhat-mythical Tren Maya. Yes, that Tren Maya. The one surrounded by controversy, environmental debates, and political promises taller than a ceiba tree. Look, I get the outrage. I really do. But now that it’s here and choo-chooing […]
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Just 30 minutes from Merida, the beach town of Progreso will bring you a wide variety of experiences as you stroll through its picturesque streets and walk the “malecón” in a fun family atmosphere. Before leaving, we share today’s weather! PROGRESO WEATHER Before visiting Progreso for one or more days, we recommend you to bring:
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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
Built in 1620, Hacienda Chuntuac is a charming and historic venue with distinctive Moorish-style wooden arches at the entrance, spanning dozens of hectares. Yucatecan family-owned, it is believed that the original owners hailed from Andalusia, Spain, due to the architectural details. Initially used for cattle ranching, the hacienda later joined the henequen boom in the
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The “Neomaya” architecture is an urban architectural creation that forms part of the cultural heritage and represents the Yucatán Peninsula and Mexico on an international level. After the Mexican Revolution, the country embarked on a mission to revive and celebrate its indigenous heritage. This cultural renaissance was expressed artistically through various Neo-Prehispanic styles, with Neo-Maya
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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,
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Hacienda Sac Chich stands out as a premier choice for those dreaming of a destination wedding and is one of the beautiful venues recommended by award winning Yucatecan wedding planners Yucatan Love. It marries historic charm with modern luxury. Located just 30 minutes from Mérida, yet enveloped by the lush Yucatecan jungle, this hacienda offers
Did you know that Yucatan is one of the most diverse regions for dishes and ingredients in Mexico? It has a culinary history that dates back millenia and new innovative food ideas are being creative each day. It seems like each week there is a new gastronomic option opening and even for us it’s hard
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Today I took the Tren Maya for the first time from Merida to Valladolid. I figure enough time has passed to work out most of the kinks. All in all it was a really nice way to travel. I enjoyed the trip and was completely comfortable. I left and arrived on time to a tee
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