Discover all of the awesome things you can do in Yucatan state from explore nature, to dine in the best restaurants and learn about all the artists, musicians and people that are doing incredible things in this state.
Sometimes you don’t want to sit quietly over a cocktail. You want music, dancing, a live show and a little action. Fortunately, Mérida has plenty of it. One of the things I love about going out here is just how varied the music and entertainment scene has become. On any given weekend you can listen […]
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Mérida is relatively easy to navigate once you understand how transportation works here. Uber and DiDi make getting around the city simple, the newer Va-y-Ven buses have improved public transportation considerably, and having a rental car opens up an entirely different side of Yucatán. There are, however, a few things worth knowing before you arrive—especially
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By late October, something begins to change across Yucatán. Markets fill with banana leaves, masa, and ingredients for mucbipollo. Candles and flowers appear at family altars and cemeteries. In homes throughout Mérida and the smaller towns of the peninsula, families begin preparing not only for those who are present, but for the return of those
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📅 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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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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There are some weekends that feel like a quick escape. And then there are weekends that somehow reset your nervous system, inspire your creativity, and remind you that maybe life is meant to include more massages under mangroves and less answering emails. This Mother’s Day weekend, my daughter and I headed to Devossion by Live
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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Your next Yucatán getaway—just minutes from Progreso & Chelem There’s a stretch of coast just outside of Mérida that keeps getting better—and still feels like a bit of a secret. Between Progreso and Chelem, where the marina meets the open Gulf and sunsets hit differently, you’ll find Yucalpetén Marina Resort—a modern coastal community that’s quietly
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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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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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