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Stories from Casa Silvestre

Stories from the house: what happens when the countryside, the table and the people come together.

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Stories from Casa Silvestre

Stories from the house: what happens when the countryside, the table and the people come together.

Maní, pueblo mágico cerca de Mérida, Yucatán

Things to Do Near Mérida: 5 Must-See Getaways

Magical towns, art in the jungle and Maya pyramids: 5 day trips from Mérida, with route ideas, what to eat and how to get around.

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From the house

Weddings in Yucatán: a guide to planning an intimate wedding

When to marry, legal or symbolic ceremony, how to choose the venue and ideas for an intimate jungle wedding. Everything to plan your wedding in Yucatán.

Romantic Getaway Near Mérida: Ideas for Two

Ideas for a romantic getaway near Mérida: honeymoon, anniversary or proposal, among cenotes, villages and jungle.
Cenote dive during a Galopina experience

Cenotes near Mérida: the best ones and what to know before you go

What a cenote is, why Yucatán has so many and which ones to visit near Mérida without the crowds. Practical tips and where to stay inside the Ring of Cenotes.

Experience It

Five suites inside the cenote reserve