Mérida is the Yucatán Peninsula’s cultural epicenter, a genteel mix of provincial and cosmopolitan with a friendly small-town feel, despite its 777,000 residents. As a woman traveling alone, I hadn’t ...

This stylish, foodie city in Eastern Mexico is ready for its close up.

This year, the Mexican city of Merida was named the American Capital of Culture for a second time, highlighting the Yucatán capital's abundant riches. For travelers looking to explore beyond Mexico’s ...

Carlos Huber and his dachshund, Chorizo, at his villa in Mérida, Mexico. Tamara Uribe/La Tropical Carlos Huber, the Mexico City–born founder of the perfume brand Arquiste, has mastered the art of ...

I’ve lived in Mexico since 2018, and have traveled to more than half the states in the country — and I’m about to share my knowledge of the safest city in Mexico with you. It’s Merida, Mexico, which ...

2001-05-06 04:00:00 PDT Merida, Yucatan, Mexico-- "You drive on the superhighway, as if you are going to Chicken Pizza" - his finger traced the bold purple line on the map streaking past Chichen Itza ...

If you’re considering a trip to Mexico and can’t seem to decide between Mexico City or Cancun, take a chance on the city of Mérida, hidden right in the heart of the Yucatán Peninsula. As the capital ...

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MÉRIDA, Mexico — As the sleek new train pulled out of the station in Cancun and sped into the dense Mexican jungle, Mario Meneses held his camera to the window, capturing it all on video. The ...