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Merida Comes Alive Nov 24th For Noche Blanca: The Biggest Cultural Night of the Year!

The 16th edition of Merida’s most anticipated cultural night is almost here! Friday, November 24 starting at 7pm Merida will come alive in an evening that highlights the vitality of art in Mérida. More than six continuous hours of culture and art await on November 24th, featuring activities across all artistic disciplines, including music, visual […]

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Festival del Mucbipollo in Mérida, Yucatán: A Gastronomic Tradition

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 As the Day of the Dead approaches in Yucatan, so does the delicious tradition of the mucibpollo or “pib”. This regional dish is iconic of the Hanal Pixán festivities, since it is only made and consumed in the Yucatan Peninsula. The pib has its origin in the Maya culture and the

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“Festival de las Animas” 2023 Celebration of Ancestors in Mérida

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 The Festival of Souls, known as “Festival de las Animas,” is a grand celebration that commemorates the reunion with the dearly departed. This festival holds significant cultural and spiritual importance in Mérida and throughout the Yucatan region. At the heart of the festival lies the iconic “Paseo de las Ánimas” or

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Oktoberfest 2023: Celebrating German Culture in Merida

Thursday October 12 Oktoberfest, one of the world’s largest German folk festivals, has a long history dating back to 1810. In Mérida, this celebration has become a tradition that has persisted for approximately 20 years. The main goal of Oktoberfest Mérida is to promote German culture and create a space for cultural exchange in a

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Hanal Pixán & Day of the Dead

Surely if you visit Mexico during part of October or November, you can witness the traditions that are celebrated here in these months, two great celebrations take place on the days of October 31 to November 2, “Dia de Muertos” or “Day of the dead” and “Hanal Pixán” are festivities with many similarities but also

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What to do Sept 15th & 16th for Mexican Independence Day in Merida, Yucatan

The month of September has arrived and with it the patriotic atmosphere is in the air, but especially on the eve of September 15th and the day of September 16th which are the historic and festive days for all Mexicans. Colorful and striking decorations are placed on the main streets and squares of every major

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Chile en Nogada & Pozole Time! Where to Eat Mexican Independence Day Dishes

Wednesday, September 6, 2023 UNESCO named Mexico cuisine a world cultural heritage treasure in 2017 which is a title that is shared only with France. The amount of dishes, ingredients and flavors you find in this country is astounding and during the month of September for the Mexican Independence Day celebrations it is a perfect

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A Hot Spot in Merida: Hotel Sureño, La Mata Restaurant & El Fresco Rooftop bar

Wednesday August 30, 2023 There is a relatively new hotel on Calle 62 x 33a y 33 in the heart of the Centro. Construction started over 4 years ago, but as many businesses experienced, when the pandemic hit, the project screeched to a halt. Now, they have opened and it is a new hot spot

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Consorcio Mejorada August 19-20 Festival of Yucatan’s Top on the Design Scene

Wednesday August 16, 2023 This Saturday and Sunday, August 19 and 20th from 1pm until 8pm Salon Gallos is hosting the first Consorcio Mejorada, a festival to showcase some of Yucatan’s top designers and creatives on the design scene in Merida, Yucatan. This upcoming biannual design experience will showcase designs where Mexican tradition intertwines with

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