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Panucho Fair on November 24th in La Ermita, Music, Fun & Lots of Panuchos!

Yucatan’s favorite antojito or “snack” is the panucho and this Noche Blanca, Friday November 24th you can go try as many as you can eat at the The Panucho Fair in Merida’s newest Barrio Magico La Ermita!   Event Details: Date and Time: Friday, November 24, from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Location: Magical Neighborhood of …

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Sabores de Yucatan Nov 16-20: Get Ready for Merida’s Biggest Gastronomic Festival!

Friday, November 10, 2023 We present to you the official program of the Sabores de Yucatán Gastronomic Festival. From November 16 to 20, Yucatán will become the gastronomic epicenter of the world. We will have the presence of many of the best chefs in the world, who will represent various culinary cultures.  What is open …

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La Vaquería de las Ánimas: A Unique Celebration in Mérida, Yucatán

This October 30th, Mérida dresses up in festivities and tradition with the exciting celebration of “La Vaquería de las Ánimas.” At 9:00PM, in the Bajos del Palacio Municipal, in the heart of the city, this reenactment and spectacle of traditional Yucatecan dance promises to captivate everyone in attendance. Previous Next Date: October 30th Hours: 09:00PM …

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Festival del Mucbipollo in Mérida, Yucatán: A Gastronomic Tradition

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 As the Day of the Dead approaches in Yucatan, so does the delicious tradition of the mucibpollo or “pib”. This regional dish is iconic of the Hanal Pixán festivities, since it is only made and consumed in the Yucatan Peninsula. The pib has its origin in the Maya culture and the …

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“Festival de las Animas” 2023 Celebration of Ancestors in Mérida

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 The Festival of Souls, known as “Festival de las Animas,” is a grand celebration that commemorates the reunion with the dearly departed. This festival holds significant cultural and spiritual importance in Mérida and throughout the Yucatan region. At the heart of the festival lies the iconic “Paseo de las Ánimas” or …

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Hanal Pixán & Day of the Dead

Surely if you visit Mexico during part of October or November, you can witness the traditions that are celebrated here in these months, two great celebrations take place on the days of October 31 to November 2, “Dia de Muertos” or “Day of the dead” and “Hanal Pixán” are festivities with many similarities but also …

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Mérida Restaurant Week 2023 is Back

Thursday, September 21, 2023 The Most Delicious Week of the Year is Back! With the participation of over 300 restaurants, the sixth edition of Mérida Restaurant Week is set to take place, marking one of the most significant culinary events in the capital of Yucatán. The event will run from September 25th to October 1st. …

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Celebrating the 26th Anniversary of Noche Mexicana Sept 23rd in Mérida

Thursday, September 21, 2023 This Saturday, September 23, marks the twenty-sixth anniversary of an event that has illuminated the nights of Mérida, Yucatán. Noche Mexicana, a vibrant celebration of Mexico’s cultural richness, has captivated families and visitors since its first edition in 1997. Over the years, it has provided a stage for local, national, and …

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Chile en Nogada & Pozole Time! Where to Eat Mexican Independence Day Dishes

Wednesday, September 6, 2023 UNESCO named Mexico cuisine a world cultural heritage treasure in 2017 which is a title that is shared only with France. The amount of dishes, ingredients and flavors you find in this country is astounding and during the month of September for the Mexican Independence Day celebrations it is a perfect …

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A Hot Spot in Merida: Hotel Sureño, La Mata Restaurant & El Fresco Rooftop bar 

Wednesday August 30, 2023 There is a relatively new hotel on Calle 62 x 33a y 33 in the heart of the Centro. Construction started over 4 years ago, but as many businesses experienced, when the pandemic hit, the project screeched to a halt. Now, they have opened and it is a new hot spot …

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