For most of the year, Dzityá is a sleepy though charming community just beyond the Periférico.
But during the Tunich Artisan Fair, the tiny community of just over 1,500 becomes Yucatán’s craft capital. The fair kicked off last weekend and will continue daily from noon until Sunday, Aug. 6.
This year marks the 22nd edition of the Tunich fair, in which artisans from across the state come to show their wares and hopefully get the attention of buyers.
The fair also includes stands for artisans from across Mexico who travel a great distance, as the Tunich Artisan Fair has made quite a reputation for itself.
This year the states most prominently featured from outside the Peninsula were Michoacán and Guanajuato.
Aside from the fair, Dzityá is, of course, known for the stone and woodwork featured prominently during the Tunich.
One of the aspects most emphasized about the Tunich Artisan Fair is that the crafts on display are made by the hands of the people selling them.
“This is not one of those fairs where everything is mass-produced or imported. We are proud to show off our work and want people to understand its value,” said Señor Raymondo of Hamacas Doña Ana.
Among some of the most elaborate and pricey items for sale at the Tunich fair are traditional handsewn Yucatecan ternos ternos.
The fair also has many items for children, such as piñatas and traditional toys.
The fairgrounds also have a large area dedicated to entertainment, which ranges from puppet shows to musical and comedy acts. For the event calendar, click here.
Aside from the crafts and entertainment, no fair would be complete without abundant junk food stalls and pop-up restaurants.
The town of Dzityá is located just past the Fraccionamiento Las Américas and is accessible via the detour opposite the exit to Hacienda Xcanatún on the Mérida – Progreso highway.
