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The Mérida Seal: Celebrating Sustainable Gastronomic Spaces in the City

June 14, 2024 The city of Merida’s Directorate of Economic Development and Tourism has rolled out The Mérida Seal: Sustainable Gastronomic Space is a distinction awarded to establishments with good practices in the following areas: Responsible and local consumption Environmental management (water conservation, environmental culture actions, social responsibility actions, etc.) Promotion of art and culture. […]

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Vaquería Yucateca: A Vibrant Celebration of Tradition and Culture

June 14, 2024 We love to see the incredible traditions of this beautiful state. One of the most treasured is the Vaqueria Yucateca which you can see each Monday at 9pm in La Ermita Park (Calle 66 x 77). The weekly show consists of the dances that are described below, but the story of these

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First MID CityBeat Maya Tren Experience: The Pros & Cons of the Merida-Valladolid Ride

Today I took the Tren Maya for the first time from Merida to Valladolid. I figure enough time has passed to work out most of the kinks. All in all it was a really nice way to travel. I enjoyed the trip and was completely comfortable. I left and arrived on time to a tee

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Treat Yourself: MID City’s Coolest Day Pass Destinations

Day passes at one of Yucatan’s beautiful haciendas or hotels are a perfect way to escape the everyday routine and enjoy a mini-vacation. Whether you have friends visiting or you just want a to change up your week, lounging by the pool with a margarita in hand, internet, access to a spa, and a good

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7 Extraordinary Cenotes in Yucatan

One of the main tourist attractions in Yucatan are Cenotes, which since ancient times have served different purposes in Maya civilization, from a water source to a sacrificial well where they believed that Chaak, the god of rain, lived. Did you know that it is estimated that some 8,000 cenotes have been discovered in Yucatan?

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El Pueblo Merida Boutique Hotel an Oasis in the Heart of Centro

El Pueblo Merida is like stumbling upon a hidden gem in the centro of Mérida, where every corner whispers luxury and friendliness. Tucked just a stone’s throw away from Paseo de Montejo, Calle 47’s foodie heaven, and the new beautiful city park Parque la Plancha, there is simply no better location in town. This gay-friendly

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Ya’axtal Park: Merida’s Lung Uniting Culture, Nature, and Fun in Mérida

March 20th, 2024 In the heart of the western part of Mérida, a large green city park project stands tall: Ya’axtal. This initiative, born from the combined efforts of the community and the government, crates a much needed green space for the citizens of Merida. It’s a nice place to go for a walk, run,

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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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