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.
Updated April 23, 2024 Mérida, a city known for its vibrant colors and undeniable beauty, holds a treasure trove of unique neighborhoods. One of these neighborhoods, nestled within the heart of the Yucatecan capital, has captured the attention and hearts of both locals and visitors alike. At first view, it looks like a regular neighborhood […]
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March 13th, 2024 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
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Written by Stephanie Carmon April 15, 2024 In 1974, Don Jorge C. Cárdenas Gutiérrez found a large piece of land with an abandoned hacienda in the perfect location–close to the highway to Cancun. He was a furniture craftsman and he wanted to put his furniture-making workshop there so it was easy to take his pieces
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Touring Yucatan is a trip to the very heart of the Mayan civilization where multiple stories will accompany you on a path of culture and learning that is thousands of years old. We went through thirty-one museums in the city, however, this is the list of our top seven. Each one has its own magic
MID City Top Must See Museums in Merida & Progreso Read More »
March 26, 2024 It’s that time of year when things are really heating up and most of us are just waiting until we can head out to the beach! There are more beach clubs to choose from this year and below we give you some of our favorites! **Become a MID City Insider member for
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Set aside a full day to tour the most important avenue in the city of Mérida, where concerts, carnivals and family events have been held and are part of the state’s traditions, such as the bike route every Sunday morning and the night bike route, the first Saturday of the month. Throughout Paseo de Montejo
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Circulo 47 is an initiative by the city of Merida to help stimulate the growth of the small farms around the city. There are a variety of micro farmers in the surrounding villages of Merida and this program encourages the local restaurants, stores and consumers to buy local and support the local farmers in the
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Jennifer Johnson “JJ Dancer” owner of Bangin Body, trainer and choreographer to the Hollywood stars prepared a rocking troup to take to the carnival streets for the second year in a row! The foreign community has been practicing for over two months in the Banging Body Online studio to dance and participate on a float
Second Year in a Row: Feb 10th Merida’s Foreigners Community Dances in Carnival Parade! Read More »
WED, FEBRUARY 7 8pm Palacio Municipal Calle 62 x 61 y 63 Celebrate the traditional “BURNING OF THE BAD MOOD”, a the presentation of the Rey Momo Award to Morita, and then everyone dances to the rhythm of MERENGLASS. Wednesday, February 7, 8 pm, at the Municipal Palace squareEvent completely free with no need for
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It’s that time of year again and the festivities are here! Pre-carnival activities have been happening since late January and the parades start on February 9th. For Calendar of Events Carnival in Latin America has a rich and diverse history that reflects the cultural amalgamation of indigenous, European, and African traditions. While each country and
Feb 9-13 The Re-Evolution Carnival of Mérida 2024: from Fantasy to Innovation Read More »