THE BEAUTY OF SAN CRISANTO, YUCATÁN

A little bit more than an hour from Mérida, you will find a special place where you can slow down, relax, and connect with beautiful nature. I am talking about the paradisiac San Crisanto, a pretty beach town that has a lot to offer to its visitors. From picture-perfect beaches to jungly mangroves, I am …

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CELESTÚN, A BEAUTIFUL ECO-FRIENDLY DESTINATION

If you love wildlife and nature, this is definitely the perfect place for you. Celestún is a pretty little fishing village located approximately 100 kilometers southwest of Mérida. It is known not only for its relaxed vibe, beautiful white-sand beaches and delicious seafood restaurants but also for its abundant wildlife and its river (ría). But …

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6 CHURCHES YOU SHOULDN’T MISS WHEN VISITING YUCATÁN

Yucatán is a great travel destination with many attractions to offer. From the beautiful capital city of Mérida to white-sand beaches. From hidden cenotes to amazing archeological sites. Great cuisine, friendly people, vibrant atmosphere, culture and a lot of history. This place has everything you could ask for! Today we want to tell you about …

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ESSENTIAL MEXICAN SLANG WORDS YOU NEED TO KNOW

So, you are heading to Mexico and you want to act and talk like a local? Mexico has the highest number of Spanish speakers in the world. As every country has its own, unique slang words, Mexico offers a huge variety of slang terminology, often confusing people with its strange words and literal translations. If …

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5 AMAZING SUNSET SPOTS IN YUCATÁN

Here at Barrio Vivo we absolutely love sunsets. But let’s be honest, who doesn’t love staring at the colorful sky getting on fire and waiting for the sun to disappear under the horizon? Someone once said: “never waste any amount of time doing anything important when there is a sunset outside that you should be …

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10 MUST-TRY YUCATECAN DISHES

When travelling to a new destination, the best thing is to step out of your comfort zone and experience something different.  A different culture and tradition, interacting with the locals and tasting new flavours. When talking about flavours, Mexico perfectly knows how to satisfy every taste. Mexico is a huge country where every state differs …

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THE CORNERS OF MÉRIDA

Mérida: a very organized city The city of Mérida was founded in 1542 by the Spaniard Francisco de Montejo. When the Spaniards arrived, Mérida was a large Maya city known as T’ho. It was conquered by the Spaniards, who dismantled all the pyramids and used the huge stones as the foundation for the Cathedral of …

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