Life moves slowly in Tepakán. This small town between Motul and Izamal keeps alive a Yucatán that feels authentic, far from the influence and rhythms of the city. We visited Tepakán on a Saturday and found it exceptionally quiet. The midday heat drives locals away from public spaces, but in the afternoon, families can be…
In a Mérida experiencing a cultural crossroads, a small Yucatecan family business opens Monday through Saturday in Mérida’s Centro. The aroma of roasted coffee wafting from the shop each morning has become part of the daily routine for those who live and work in the surrounding area. Café Cafico sits a block away from Paseo…
“Call it a learning studio because in a studio, what do you do? You experiment, you play, right?” says Jenita Lawal.
For Juan Batta, art was always there. In fact, you could say it was there from the very beginning: in his genes. His parents met at La Esmeralda, one of the most prestigious art schools in Mexico City. They both went on to have careers as painters and visual artists, in the midst of…
Hennessy’s Irish Pub is what you would expect, with the classic wooden and golden finishes, the beer signs, the bottle wall at the bar. However, the arches, tall ceilings, and tiled floor of the old casona remind you that this is Yucatán, not Dublin. Oddly enough, both styles coexist seamlessly. “Probably the biggest export out…
Yucatán is known for its flat topography. In fact, the name Mayab, what the natives called the territory before the Spanish arrived, literally means “flat.”
In the small Yucatecan town of Tetiz, a sunflower garden stands as a living testimony of the beauty that stems from promises fulfilled. Suut K’iin Lool, modern Mayan for “sunflower,” is the name of this eye-catching attraction, a project started by a young couple with a strong sense of entrepreneurship. The garden, however, wasn’t always…
A warehouse-like space guards the work of dozens of artists from all over the country.
Small family businesses make the world go round. And in Mérida, a new wave of family-run, Asian cuisine spots are on the rise. These places share the fact that they all blossomed during the pandemic and that they are owned by persistent and passionate entrepreneurs. We spoke to a few of them about their stories…
A simple concept is drawing more and more visitors to Pig Beach in Yucalpetén,
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