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

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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Legendary Haciendas of Yucatan: The Living History of Hacienda Teya

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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MID CityBeat On the Art Scene: Must Visit Galleries in Merida

At MID CityBeat we continue our journey to find the best of Merida and Yucatan in general. This week we have visited some fabulous galleries that we believe are worth checking out.

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MID City Top Must See Museums in Merida & Progreso

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

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Beat the Heat: MID City Top Beach Clubs in Yucatan

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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Exploring Merida: A 3- Day Itinerary

March 26, 2024 When coming to Merida, there are so many things to do and see, one has a hard time figuring out where to start. Here, together with Visit Merida MX we give you some guidance on how to explore the area if you only have 3 days to do it! Day 1 Begin

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MID City Hot Spots: Fun Cantinas to Hit Merida, Yucatan

One of the great things about Merida, Yucatan is the festive atmosphere that combines traditions and culture. From cantinas to trendy bars and lively social hubs, our city has something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a cold beer, a classic cocktail, or a unique craft beer, you’re sure to find it here. So join

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Paseo de Montejo Mansions: Tour Full of Culture and History

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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Meet & Support the Local Farmers Feb 24th Agroecological Fair

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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Second Year in a Row: Feb 10th Merida’s Foreigners Community Dances in Carnival Parade!

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

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