Ryan’s Adventures

A Yucatán Journal: Mérida at Night September 29, 2009

A street festival, Mérida

Mérida is beautiful at night, with people coming out to see music and dance shows, to listen to poetry, and to eat delicious street food. I had the panuchos with cochinita pibil, then some pay de elote (corn pie), and finally a lime ice cream pop. This street festival celebrated Mexico’s regions with local crafts, dancers and singers, and people sitting out in the lovely night air. The Thursday before, there was another concert, with poetry, music, and dancing. Mérida is a city very proud of its heritage and culture.

A little boy waits for his portrait, while others watch

A little girl shops for a treasure at the ubiquitous balloon stand