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Hacienda Chuntuac: 400-Year-Old Yucatán Gem, Perfect for Events and Destination Weddings

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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MERIDA WEEKLY EVENTS UPDATE

MONDAYS: VAQUERIA YUCATECA TRADITIONAL YUCATECAN FOLK DANCING AND JARANA The ballet of the Mérida City Council represents the town’s festivities which goes back to the 18th century. Enjoy regional music, dress, and sing along with the traditional “bombas” in this wonderful performance. Monday | Ermita Park (New temporary venue) Monday Hours: 21:00 – 22:00 hrs

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On the Design Scene: Joshua Arfaxad’s “The Hand” Cutting Edge Art & Slow Fashion in Merida

Merida’s burgeoning design scene is a world to explore. The talent in fashion, decor, interior, and exterior design is inspiring. The trend in Mexico in general is deeply rooted in the ancestral pre-Hispanic roots and contemporary innovative ways to interact with our surroundings. Mexico has become a real player on an international level, many eyes

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Top 5 Archeological Zones in Yucatán

In Yucatan, there are 17 archaeological zones, among them the world-renowned Chichen Itzá, which is declared one of the “New 7 Wonders of the World”. In the following article, we will get to know other archaeological zones that because of their beauty and history, are a must-see destination during your visit to Yucatán. We will

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Unmissable archaeological zones in addition to Chichen Itzá

In Yucatan there are 17 archaeological zones, among them the world-renowned Chichen Itzá “the city on the edge of the well of the Itzaes” that prospered from 600 AD to the 13th century, today we will share 5 archaeological zones with thousands of years of history where we will find ceremonial centers, capital cities and

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Exploring Mérida’s Neo-Maya Architecture: A Journey Through Time

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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MID City Hot Spots: Where to Eat Awesome Mexican Food In Merida

It’s September and the patriotic vibe is in the air and seen all over the streets with festive lights along Paseo de Montejo and stalls of flags, shirts, toys, and lots of Mexican Red, White, and Green trinkets! And what is more Mexican, than eating the fantastic food that we so love and enjoy here.

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Guatemalan Refugee Artisans Launch New Fair Trade Design Line with Taller Maya

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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Cantinas in Merida, Yucatan for a Cold Beer on a Hot Day

Cantinas, bars and drinks that may seem a bit strange or let’s say unique to this country are a big part of Merida and Mexico’s nightlife. Cantinas A cantina in Mexico traditionally is a kind of bar frequented by males for drinking alcohol and eating free botanas (appetizers), and sometimes singing the blues and passing

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