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MÉRIDA YUCATAN                                                      LOS CABOS

dining options is the gastronomic powerhouse K’u’uk featuring
Yucatán-style molecular gastronomy, by drawing on cutting-
edge techniques. Apoala, one of the hottest spots in the city,
offers a contemporary spin on Mexican cuisine and Néctar,
opened by Noma alumnus Roberto Solís, serves innovative
Yucatecan cuisine.
	
Colorful happenings: concerts, festivals and traditional
celebrations are almost a constant feature in this vibrant city
making it a magnet for visitors from around the world. The city is
also an ideal base from which to explore the region, including the
archaeological wonders of Chichén Itzá, appointed by UNESCO
as a World Heritage Site and considered one of the “New Seven
Wonders of the World." In addition to archaeological sites, the
city provides easy access to several historic haciendas dating
back to the 17th and 18th centuries – some converted to luxury
hotels.
The Guardian, Condé Nast Traveler, and Town & Country rank
Mérida among the top cities in the world to visit, while naming
it the Americas’ Capital of Culture for its historic colorfulness,
architecture, art and lively music.

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