Tag: Centro Historico
Castro arrives tonight; expect closures
The Plaza Grande, presidential palace and many streets will be closed as Cuban President Raul Castro begins his visit to Merida today.
7 more Showcase showstoppers coming
The Showcase of Homes kicks off Mérida's high season once again as hundreds of people criss-cross the Centro to tour seven private abodes that represent the best in architecture and décor.
18 hot spots to visit in Mérida
A national arts and entertainment site called Arca has listed 18 Mérida hot spots, and we know how these kinds of lists spark debate. Did Arca get it right?
Newsstand mars view of Cathedral
Stand in front of Mérida's iconic Cathedral today and it's hard to miss something partially blocking it: a big black newsstand.
Back-to-school shoppers clog streets
About 500,000 students return to school Monday and families are overwhelming the historic center to buy everything a student would need to return class.
Hidalgo Park artists itching to expand
Every Thursday, the Hidalgo Park Collective sets up shop, offering their beautiful artworks in the open air. To them, it's just the beginning.
Pola Gelato Shop’s world of flavors
The colors and flavors of Santa Lucia got a little creamier when Pola Gelato Shop's four owners opened their doors recently. A Q&A was in order...
A plan to save the corner store
Coming in six weeks: 14 million pesos to provide independent shops with technological tools to help level the playing field against chain stores.
Facade rescue program in 20th year
By the end of the present administration, the city of Mérida will have accomplished 144 facade rescues in the historic center.
Trova cultural center will be all new
The state legislative building has been an odd duck among historic gems. In its place, the Plaza de la Trova cultural center will fit in with its neighbors.
Juan Pablo Bavio’s soulful airport exhibit
Argentine painter Juan Pablo Bavio presents a 12-piece exhibit, "Wrinkles of the Soul," which will be exhibited for a month at the Mérida airport.
Mayor tours mall built for street vendors
Officials has been trying to peacefully lure the Mérida historic district's street vendors indoors. Here is a look at the marketplace under construction.
Inside Fundación de Artistas’ dream world
A creative group saw potential in an old casona in Santa Lucia and ran with it. We spoke to Indira Londoño, director of the fledgling gallery that emerged.
Chamber raffle for Centro shoppers
Shop in the Centro Histórico, win a car. That's the tantalizing possibility with a Chamber of Commerce raffle.
Daycare center offered to street vendors
The relocation of street vendors in the historic center involves the opening of a casona-style house for 70 vendors — and daycare for 65 kids.
#citylikeMID: Mérida from all angles
Smartphones in hand, several creative people collaborate on a single online art project that depicts Mérida as broodingly beautiful and vaguely unsettling.
A building speaks, Arturo Campos listens
Yucatecan architect Arturo Campos found inspiration in Spain before returning to Mérida, PhD. in hand, to establish his reputation and collect many awards. We talked to him and found out he uses his ears as well as his eyes to evaluate designs.
Armando Manzanero backs trova center
With the blessing of famed Yucatecan composer Armando Manzanero, the state legislative building will be converted into a cultural center honoring the trova.
Facade rescue reaches 800 homes
More than 20 years after its launch, the city's facade rescue program, Rescate de Fachadas, is about to finish its 800th renovation.
Businesses ask to ban cars on Calle 60 nightly
Calle 60, from the Government Palace to the Santa Ana Park, should ban vehicular traffic every day at 8 p.m. That's the latest proposal from a restaurant trade group, Canirac, that has been working with state tourism officials.
Sidewalks cleared of vendor stalls
After weeks of tensions between authorities and vendors, the street hawkers' illegal stalls have been cleared in a midnight raid.
Noche Blanca explodes in Mérida
From gourmet food trucks in Parque San Juan to Lila Downs at Plaza Grande, tomorrow is packed with free activities under the heading of "La Noche Blanca."
Your vacation home: Use it or lose it
The upside to letting strangers live in your house: Although they might break things, they also keep the house in motion, and watched after. Remixto's Stanley Kahng explains why it's bad for your house to keep it shuttered if you're there only part time.
Making your rental home irresistible
The difference between an occasionally booked home and one that is booked solid is a cohesive theme and solid amenities. Here is some expert guidance from Remixto's Stanley Kahng.
