The MEXICO Report By Susie Albin-Najera Mérida, the capital city of the state of Yucatán in the southeast region of Mexico, was founded in 1542 over the ruins of the ancient Mayan city Ichcaanziho and built from the sacred stones…
Category: Cuisine
Merida’s First Festival of New Yucatecan Cuisine K’óoben Celebrates Unique and Diverse Cuisine, November 26 – December 3, 2010
The MEXICO Report MERIDA, Yucatán, Mexico — Seven of Mexico’s most renowned chefs will travel to Mérida, Nov. 26 – Dec. 3 to participate in the First Festival of New Yucatecan Cuisine, K’óoben. The Maya word k’óoben, translates as “kitchen”,…
From Cancun to Mérida, Colonial Splendor in The Yucatán Capital
The MEXICO Report By Susie Albin-Najera (Mundo Maya Tourism Fair, Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico; Oct 16 – 19, 2010) Walking out of the Cancun airport at dusk, we were greeted by a smiling representative from Mundo Maya who was holding a sign…
Travel Channel’s Mark DeCarlo to Host Playa del Carmen’s ‘Taste of Playa 2010’
The MEXICO Report Playa del Carmen, Mexico – The Executive Committee for Taste of Playa 2010 is pleased to announce it has signed on celebrity host, Travel and Food Expert, Mark DeCarlo, to team up with local chefs in the…
Plan Your Trip Around a Mexico-Related Event
A Few Upcoming and Special Mexico-related Events The MEXICO Report By Susie Albin-Najera Deciding when to plan any trip usually depends on many factors: time, budget and availability to name a few. But have you ever planned your vacation around…
Mex Marks the Spot with Author Zora O’Neill and The Rough Guide to Mexico 2010
The MEXICO Report By Susie Albin-Najera Just released (July 5, 2010) “The Rough Guide to Mexico, 2010 Edition” I have to admit, it’s been a while since I’ve picked up or flipped through a guidebook on Mexico. After all, I…