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Travel around the Yucatan Peninsula in style and get to know the most interesting places to visit, stay and eat!

Taller Maya Dress Made By Artisans in Campeche a Finalist for the MIDA FAIR TRADE Awards 2024 in South Africa

I ventured to Campeche with Taller Maya and Fundacion de Haciendas to meet the Guatemalan artisans who have established themselves in the communities of Laureles and Quetzales of Campeche. They are master artisans using waist looms and techniques they have brought from their native Guatemala. Carola, the founder of Fundacion de Haciendas, made an exciting

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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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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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