The Mérida Carnival in February is a vibrant celebration. It encapsulates the diverse cultural influences of the Yucatan region. This enchanting fiesta is a fusion of European, Mayan, and Caribbean traditions. This results in a unique and captivating experience. The festive spirit sweeps through the charming streets of Mérida. And visitors enjoy a dynamic blend…
Read more
These enchanting properties, often within meticulously reconverted historic mansions, offer an extraordinary blend of tradition and modernity. Here, you’ll not only find opulent accommodations but also kitchens that tantalize your taste buds. This, with a fusion of both authentic Yucatecan and innovative international flavors. Step back in time as you immerse yourself in the captivating…
Read more
Paseo Montejo looms along the heart of Mérida. It is a boulevard that echoes the city’s rich hacienda history. Once a testament to the immense wealth of the Yucatecan elite during the henequen boom. This grand avenue now stands as a vibrant and captivating destination in its own right. It is lined with majestic mansions.…
Read more
The “hop-on-hop-off” tourist bus option in Merida is called “Turibus”. It has two routes and the double decker is perfect to take great photos for your social media. Here are some tips on the Merida Hop on hop off tourist bus. Why a hop on hop off Embarking on a hop-on-hop-off tour is an exceptional…
Read more
Every corner of this beautiful colonial city is a window to an important chapter of Mexican history. It has parks, buildings, monuments, or museums. One can get a pretty good idea of how a city like this came to be within most of them. And, as if that wasn’t enough, the city’s rich culture extends…
Read more
Though today, Paseo de Montejo is one of the most important avenues in Merida, it used to be the only avenue in Merida and the road where the richest families then chose to build their mansions. One can spend half a day just walking down it and looking at the buildings from the first few…
Read more
Merida is such an iconic city that even its parks are historically significant. In 2010, the Centenario Park and Zoo turned 100 years of existence (making it the two-centenario park, I guess)—though, then it was just a park. The zoo was added later, and today, it houses a variety of animals that you wouldn’t expect.…
Read more
Visiting Puerto Progreso means spending time with and getting to know the nature that surrounds it; that is common and, evidently, an important part of the Yucatan Peninsula. And nowhere can you experience it better than at El Corchito Natural Reserve where, besides seeing the many species of plants and animals that inhabit this area…
Read more
Once a place of prosperity for the henequen business—a plant used to make a coarse, thick cloth for ropes, bags, and other things—at one point, Merida was home to millionaires who built enormous mansions for themselves. Nowadays, these buildings are used for different purposes, from businesses like banks and coffee shops to housing museums. One…
Read more
The road to the Kankirixche Cenote 30 miles from Merida, Yucatan’s capital city, Kankirixche cenote is not the easiest to get to. The signage is all right (that wasn’t always true), but a narrow, one-lane dirt road in the middle of the wilderness separates the highway from the cenote’s entrance. Just be patient and careful.…
Read more
