Yucatan's Cultural Legacy

The Yucatan peninsula is well known for its historical and rich artistic expertise inspired by the beautiful landscapes, exotic flowers and vivid culture.

Woven of traditional hammocks, ceremonial dances, sacred songs in Mayan language, serenade guitar music in Spanish, expressive painting, colorful embroidery, decorated tiles, hipi-hapa hats, hand made pottery and wood or stone carving all inspired by Ancestral Mayan unique culture and religion is waiting for you to come and discover it.

Art, Galleries & Events

An intense cultural life sponsored by the State Board of Culture and the City Hall enchants the streets and seduces visitors year around with traditional Mayan dancing, serenades, theater, movies, poetry readings, sculpture, opera, concerts, art and photography exhibitions from national and international artists. Because of its support to the art and culture Merida was designated the Latin American capital of culture in the year 2000.