Yucatán of the endless rainforest, distant Mayan legends, cobblestone and conquest. And at its heart is the dynamic colonial city of Mérida. Join us for an unrivaled four-night exploration of culture and cuisine, with guides like renegade farmers, Mayan grainkeepers, taco savants and even the legendary American chef (and Mérida evangelist) Jeremiah Tower.
Private transfer from Mérida Airport to our private homebase for the trip: the colonial gem Casa Lecanda
Welcome cocktails by the pool with culinary legend—and Mérida evangelist—Jeremiah Tower
First night private dinner at the great Mérida restaurant Ramiro with a pairing of Yucatán flavors and elegant Mexican wines
Day
2
Life in the Capital
Casa Lecanda
Calle 47 471 Zona Paseo Montejo
+52 999 928 0111
Breakfast mission to eat lavishly with the queen of Yucatán tacos, Doña Lupita
Historical walk through the center of the colonial city to understand a bit about how time and culture have influenced the cuisine of this place, with chef Abril Batún of Luciérnagas y Cosmonautas
Lunch at the Luciérnagas y Cosmonautas, Abril Batún and Natalia Sánchez’s creative Yucateca restaurant in central Mérida
Open bar or siesta, your choice
Dinner in the Yucatán countryside, immersed in the complex and fascinating history of the henequen hacienda epoch, with a private dinner at Hacienda Tamchen
Day
3
Into the Interior
Casona Los Cedros
Calle 26 – 199, Centro, 97730 Espita
+52 986 114 3220
Roadtrip! Pack an overnight bag; we’re keeping our rooms at Casa Lecanda but headed for one magical night in Espita
En route grab a rich, perfect Yucateco egg breakfast with Doña Evelia of Huevos Motuleños
Check into the elegant, intimate boutique property Casona los Cedros
Epic afternoon at Mestiza de Indias, a masterclass of Mayan agriculture, cooking and drinking with our host Gonzalo Samaranch
Day
4
The last big night
Casa Lecanda
Calle 47 471 Zona Paseo Montejo
+52 999 928 0111
Leisurely breakfast by the pool at Casona Los Cedros
Snacks and drinks at a private cenote, one of those stunning Yucatán watering holes that is a window into the geologic and anthropocentric history of the peninsula
Big last dinner at Refettorio, with visiting chef Drew Deckman of the iconic Deckman’s in Baja California and chef Alex Mendez using products from local producers including Mestiza de Indias
