Mérida now has a place to stay that skips the usual hotel room altogether. Kapsul Express bills itself as the only capsule hotel in Mérida. Instead of a standard room, guests book a private sleeping pod, a format that started in Japan decades ago and has slowly made its way into a few Mexican cities….
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…
A corner property in Mérida’s historic center that sat in ruins for years has just claimed one of the hospitality world’s more competitive design awards. Hotel Sevilla took the Small Hotel prize at the 22nd annual HD Awards, presented by Hospitality Design magazine. The ceremony was held May 5 at Encore Resort at Wynn Las…
Mexico City-based Grupo Habita, which recently unveiled its long-awaited Hotel Sevilla property in Mérida, is Hospitality Design Magazine’s 2026 Hotelier of the Year. The honor recognizes the company’s 25-year journey as a pioneer in boutique hospitality across Mexico and the United States. Today, the portfolio includes 17 hotels stretching from coastal Mexico to Chicago. Hotel…
Whether you prefer colonial mansions or something altogether newer and more modern, the best 5-star hotels in Mérida have got you covered.
Travelers are turning to accommodations that offer authentic Ycatan experiences. Find out more with these Historic Luxury Hotels in Mérida
Located in Mérida’s historic downtown, Decu Downtown is a unique hotel that seamlessly combines luxury and tradition.
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Nothing beats spending time where the locals like to hang out. Check out this list of 18 hot spots to visit in Mérida… and go hang out like a local.
AKEN Hotels & Resorts has unveiled the relaunch of its second property in Mexico, the AKEN Mind Mérida Hotel.
If your idea of a perfect getaway involves staying in luxurious accommodations, enjoying world-class dining, and receiving exceptional service at a stunning beachside location, you’ll want to explore these top 5-star resorts in Tulum for inspiration. Mezzanine Hotel Tulum Perched on a dramatic cliffside, the Mezzanine Hotel Tulum offers an intimate escape with just nine…
For the ultimate in privacy and pampering, check out these luxury boutique hotels in Tulum for a truly romantic Mexico getaway
For newbies, knowing where to start exploring can be a challenge. Get inspired with this fun Yucatan Travel Guide for first-time visitors.
Looking for an easy-to-get-to and modestly luxurious beach getaway that’s close to Mérida? Check out the best Yucatán Beach Resorts
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Folks from Mérida have long thought of Progreso as “their beach,” much to the chagrin of locals, who nonetheless depend largely on the constant influx of visitors.
Daylight Saving Time ended this morning, but if you’re in Mexico, don’t touch that clock. Mexico stopped going by DST in 2022, abiding instead with what the president called “God’s clock.” That is, Standard Time all year long. Health Secretary Jorge Alcocer argued, not without reason, that setting clocks back or forward damages people’s health….
On the highway that connects Mérida and Progreso, in the Súper Aki Xcanatún parking lot, another US-based fast food chain is under construction. Joining the long-entrenched McDonald’s and Burger King is America’s second-leading burger franchise, Wendy’s. It’s at least the second attempt by Wendy’s to enter the area. More than a decade ago, a Wendy’s…
Mérida is getting ready to celebrate the traditions of Hanal Pixán and Day of the Dead. The sprawling annual Festival de las Ánimas stretches from Tuesday, Oct. 24 to Thursday, Nov. 2. Starting Sunday, Oct. 29, the city’s monumental altar will be erected on the Plaza Grande. But more personal altars will appear along the…
Somewhere between 300 to 400 workers are working around the clock to finish the project.
In the tiny Mexican town of Yaxunah (home of the Amazonas) nine women are working to ensure that traditional varieties of corn, beans, chilies, lentils and many others are not wiped out by genetically modified variants created by multinational corporations. They do this through their own community seed bank and exchange called K’an-Lol, which translates…
The Amazonas of Yaxunah start off every softball game with Maya battle cry, ending with a roaring mujeres fuertes! Though the team started off in 2018 as an outlet to simply have some fun, the Amazonas and their unique style soon captured the attention of everyone in town and far beyond. They are most famous…
The Amazonas of Yaxunah win big during their first international game.
A Mexican painter introduced to the Mérida art community by Adele Aguirre at SoHo Galleries has found a new direction. Earlier this year, the artist Jorge Alberto Aguilar Rojas — better known by his initials JAAR — attended the Annecy Animation Film Festival in Paris. He came home deeply influenced by what he saw. “This trip…
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