2025 Guide for Food Lovers At MID CityBeat, our readers can’t get enough of breakfast guides—it’s consistently one of our most searched-for topics year after year. So we’re back with our updated 2025 list of must-try breakfast spots in Mérida: a flavorful mix of lush gardens, Parisian vibes, hidden gems, and chef-driven menus. Here are […]
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Mérida, Yucatán — Clear your calendar and dust off those disco boots because the most iconic retro party of the year is landing in Mérida! MUZIEK GRAN BAND is celebrating their 10-year anniversary with a massive edition of their hit show “Forever Young: La Fiesta Retro”—and this time, they’re bringing legendary special guests: VILLAGE PEOPLE!
Written by Stephanie Carmon A Landmark Addition to the Yucatán Peninsula Last Friday, we had the privilege of touring the brand-new U.S. Consulate building in northern Mérida alongside Consul General Justen Thomas. This impressive $210 million project marks a significant milestone for diplomatic infrastructure in the region—offering enhanced service, efficiency, and security for all visitors.
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I’ve been behind the wheel of the ORA 03, a fully electric, Chinese-designed car by Great Wall Motors, for almost a week now—and I have to say, I’m loving every second of it. Cruising through Paseo de Montejo in complete silence, effortlessly squeezing into the smallest parking spots, and knowing I can drive from Mérida
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The U.S. Consulate General in Mérida is entering an exciting new phase with the inauguration of its state-of-the-art facilities and cutting edge in terms of technology in the northern part of the city. In a ceremony marked by symbolism and optimism, Governor of Yucatán Joaquín Díaz Mena and U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar led
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In July, Harvest Comedy Club opened its doors in the Itzimná neighborhood of Mérida, bringing something fresh to the city’s growing cultural scene. The club offers a diverse lineup of talented comedians almost every night of the week. While most shows are in Spanish, there’s a unique opportunity on Thursdays, when Ese Wey—a Comedy Central
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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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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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