Travel around the Yucatan Peninsula in style and get to know the most interesting places to visit, stay and eat!
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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Are you ready to immerse yourself in the rich culinary traditions of Campeche? From Friday, September 27th to Saturday, September 28th, Campeche will host the State Gathering of Traditional Cooks—an exciting event that invites you to experience the expertise and flavors of four remarkable cooks from Champotón, Bécal, Pocyaxum, and the Los Laureles Guatemalan community.
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If you’re heading to Valladolid, Yucatán, one of the region’s beloved Pueblos Mágicos, you’re in for a treat—especially if you stay at El Mesón del Marqués. This charming hotel sits right in the Main Plaza, giving you instant access to the town’s rich history, colonial beauty, and vibrant local culture. And did we mention it’s
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September 7, 2024 I came out with my daughter from Merida to the town of Valladolid, to relax for a night at Zentik Project & Spa. Located in the the town of Valladolid, Zentik Holistic SpaIs a hotel that is known for its spa, and experience of connecting; it’s a space for love and is
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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
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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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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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
Yucatan is one of Mexico’s vast lands for culture, food, and tradition, and –over the last ten years or so —the gastronomic scene has flourished. Not only is the foodie satisfied with Yucatecan flavors, which are some of the most elaborate in the country but also an awesome offer from around Mexico and internationally. Merida
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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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