During the 1950s, the first Silla Acapulco saw the light of day in the city of the same name. There are many theories about their precise origin, but one thing is certain. A timeless Mexican design icon, the Acapulco Chair, was born. My dad used to call them silletas. I grew up seeing them around…
The history of feminism is deeply intertwined with Yucatán’s social, political, and cultural evolution, especially since the Mexican Revolution. From the early struggles for women’s suffrage to contemporary movements advocating for gender equality and justice, Mexican feminism has been shaped by the contributions of remarkable individuals and pivotal events. Within this national struggle, the state…
Kanasín native Yesica Benitez explains the realities of local culture to bewildered expats
Kanasín native Yesica Benitez explains the realities of local culture to bewildered expats.
While at a bus stop in Mexico City, where he was studying mathematics, Leonardo Araujo came across a sign offering tango lessons. While at first glance, there is not too much overlap between math and tango, Leonardo begs to differ. “Both math and tango require a great deal of creativity. There is not always one…
This is a question I get a lot. Cultural appropriation has become a sensitive topic for folks in the last decade. So you may be wondering how people in Mexico/Yucatán feel about foreigners using elements of traditional culture. In all honestly, people here in Yucatán tend to be pretty relaxed about this sort of thing….
At Little Lotus, yoga is about a way of living as much as the practice itself.
Growing up surrounded by strong women, Alondra Cupul always knew there were no limits. At 13, she began playing basketball and made Yucatán’s state team the same year — an early sign of her extraordinary athletic gifts. For over a decade, Alondra played basketball competitively, winning multiple championships and accolades. By the time she was…
Tatiana Echeverría Delgado studied economics in her native Cuba but says she was always an artist at heart. She and her husband, Urbi Álvarez Blanco, made their living as artisans in the city of Santa Clara but wanted to offer their child a better life than the Communist island could offer. “Living under a totalitarian…
Unsure about how best to connect with your new friends and neighbors in Yucatán? Confused about the culture? Ask a Yucateca is a new column written by Yesica Benitez, a local resident, and our marketing director.
Unsure about how best to connect with your new friends and neighbors in Yucatán? Confused about the culture? Ask a Yucateca is a new column written by Yesica Benitez, a local resident, and our marketing director.
Sara Maldonado Trujillo is as passionate about makeup as she is about inspiring and empowering other women.
Over the past few years, Jorge has become an inspiration to scores of people in Mexico and abroad.
That’s all for now
That’s all for now