We will soon be back making bike excursions.
In the meantime, we have added new pages to our website: Eco Living Yucatan
Check out this video and then click the link below if you wish to see more.
For more on our Eco Concept House, click here.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
How to Bike and Bus from Mérida, Yucatán
BUSES AND BUS TERMINALS OF MÉRIDA, YUCATÁN,
The intention of this listing is to assist those bicyclers who wish to incorporate bus/ taxi transport into their travel adventures in and out of Mérida plus national destinations.
This page was updated on November 15, 2011. Click here for latest information..
The intention of this listing is to assist those bicyclers who wish to incorporate bus/ taxi transport into their travel adventures in and out of Mérida plus national destinations.
This page was updated on November 15, 2011. Click here for latest information..
Saturday, June 13, 2009
¿ART IN MÉRIDA?
In a town with more art galleries than Oxxo stores displaying merchandise of questionable worth and dubious appeal, it is at least refreshing to come upon a gem.
The SoHo gallery located on Calle 60 between 41 and 43 features several artists simultaneously. And at this moment you may see the works of one of Merida’s finest artists; David Reed.
David has his impressive collection of remarkable Indigenous faces, here are samples;
Here is the artist himself, the very talented David Reed pictured with Juanita Stein the editor of Yucatan Today Magazine.
Also showing at SoHo are works by Viviana Hinajosa, Manuel Taure Garcia,
Nicholas Lavroff, and sculptures and ceramics by American artist Joseph Kurhajek,
Plus a collection of Cuban art recently purchased in Havana done by young Cuban artists.
All of the works are for sale.
The SoHo gallery located on Calle 60 between 41 and 43 features several artists simultaneously. And at this moment you may see the works of one of Merida’s finest artists; David Reed.
David has his impressive collection of remarkable Indigenous faces, here are samples;
Here is the artist himself, the very talented David Reed pictured with Juanita Stein the editor of Yucatan Today Magazine.Also showing at SoHo are works by Viviana Hinajosa, Manuel Taure Garcia,
Nicholas Lavroff, and sculptures and ceramics by American artist Joseph Kurhajek,
Plus a collection of Cuban art recently purchased in Havana done by young Cuban artists.
All of the works are for sale.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
XCUNYÁ, AN ECO-TRIP, “OFF THE GRID”, IN YUCATAN 2009
en español
Half way between the city of Mérida and the coastal port town of Progreso in the little unassuming village of Xcunyá is located a relatively new experimental ecological park Áak.
In just three years of existence the experimental station has done wondrous things. This non-governmental operation is proving a point that life can indeed go on without being plugged into the electrical grid and get along quite well living without polluting the environment.
This group excursion was sponsored by “Mérida Verde” or green Mérida and coordinated by George Ann Huck, at left in this photo.
We had the opportunity to partake of an informative three hour guided tour and discussion.
The object of this experimental station is to incorporate the ancient Mayan agriculture, herbal medicinal plants, and the propagation of native flora and fauna with modern space-age technology in an eco-friendly environment.
Our guide Carlos Ancona Valdez, in the blue shirt, shares his vast knowledge with us.
This was a learning experience for all, filled with innovative and ingenious uses for alternative energy.
From wind powered watering to positively faultless sewage disposal, this place has covered the bases with eco-friendly solutions.
The experimental station has as one of its objectives to get the entire community involved with clean environmentally friendly use of the planet and they are focusing on the young.
Electricity from wind and solar power converge here in the control room to be stored, transmitted and converted from direct current into alternating current so that all household needs can be met.
Like a breath of fresh air this experimental station is demonstrating clean energy use.
In just three years indigenous fruit abounds and that gives a ray of hope for the future.
The old and the new way of Mayan agriculture are combined with re-cycling thrown in. The ancient Maya used a system of kitchen garden called ka’anché that employed a raised biodegradable platform made of poles and filled with dirt.
Here is what has evolved at the experimental station; discarded items that would otherwise go to the land-fill are used in a modern-day innovation of the Mayan ka’anché.
This is basic physics pressed into utilizable action.
Here you have a contraption that resembles some kind of a goofy pin-ball machine.
Well, using the suns penetrating tropical heat this thing thermo-siphons hot air from the left hand side over to the right where the “chimney effect” sends the hot air up past the trays of fruit and herbs. It is a solar dehydrator and is very functional. The dried grapes were a sensation! Oregano and other leafy things nearly dry before your eyes.
The group all enjoyed this ingenious look at alternatives to fossil fuel consumption.
Just like magic this solar oven uses mirrors and no smoke.
These people were not selling anything, but just promoting a cleaner way to live on this planet…”off the grid!”
Saturday is open-house from 9 AM until 1 PM.
For more information on alternative energy: contact Yaaxtec, www.yaaxtec.com
tel. Mérida 999 195650 Carlos Buenfil Mañé
For more information on Áak:
Ciencia Social Alternativa, A.C.; office phone is; (999)195 6513
www.parqueaak.org
Half way between the city of Mérida and the coastal port town of Progreso in the little unassuming village of Xcunyá is located a relatively new experimental ecological park Áak.
In just three years of existence the experimental station has done wondrous things. This non-governmental operation is proving a point that life can indeed go on without being plugged into the electrical grid and get along quite well living without polluting the environment.
This group excursion was sponsored by “Mérida Verde” or green Mérida and coordinated by George Ann Huck, at left in this photo.We had the opportunity to partake of an informative three hour guided tour and discussion.
The object of this experimental station is to incorporate the ancient Mayan agriculture, herbal medicinal plants, and the propagation of native flora and fauna with modern space-age technology in an eco-friendly environment.
Our guide Carlos Ancona Valdez, in the blue shirt, shares his vast knowledge with us.
This was a learning experience for all, filled with innovative and ingenious uses for alternative energy.From wind powered watering to positively faultless sewage disposal, this place has covered the bases with eco-friendly solutions.
The experimental station has as one of its objectives to get the entire community involved with clean environmentally friendly use of the planet and they are focusing on the young.
Electricity from wind and solar power converge here in the control room to be stored, transmitted and converted from direct current into alternating current so that all household needs can be met.
Like a breath of fresh air this experimental station is demonstrating clean energy use.
In just three years indigenous fruit abounds and that gives a ray of hope for the future.
The old and the new way of Mayan agriculture are combined with re-cycling thrown in. The ancient Maya used a system of kitchen garden called ka’anché that employed a raised biodegradable platform made of poles and filled with dirt.Here is what has evolved at the experimental station; discarded items that would otherwise go to the land-fill are used in a modern-day innovation of the Mayan ka’anché.
This is basic physics pressed into utilizable action.Here you have a contraption that resembles some kind of a goofy pin-ball machine.
Well, using the suns penetrating tropical heat this thing thermo-siphons hot air from the left hand side over to the right where the “chimney effect” sends the hot air up past the trays of fruit and herbs. It is a solar dehydrator and is very functional. The dried grapes were a sensation! Oregano and other leafy things nearly dry before your eyes.
The group all enjoyed this ingenious look at alternatives to fossil fuel consumption.
Just like magic this solar oven uses mirrors and no smoke.These people were not selling anything, but just promoting a cleaner way to live on this planet…”off the grid!”
Saturday is open-house from 9 AM until 1 PM.
For more information on alternative energy: contact Yaaxtec, www.yaaxtec.com
tel. Mérida 999 195650 Carlos Buenfil Mañé
For more information on Áak:
Ciencia Social Alternativa, A.C.; office phone is; (999)195 6513
www.parqueaak.org
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
MÉRIDA’S MUSIC MUSEUM, “MUSEO de la CANCIÓN YUCATECA
Located in Mérida’s city center on the corner of Calle 57 and 48 near the Mejorada Park; this is a very worth while diversion that will take you from the ancient Mayan times up to the present in Yucatecan musical evolution.
There is plenty of off-street bicycle parking and the variety of presentations here will keep you occupied for several hours.
Yucatan’s famous musical artists are cast in larger than life bronze.
A depiction of centuries of area evolutionary musical history is reflected upon by this famous musician as he contemplates the stone carved Mayan serpent he rests foot upon.
Take a close look at the extraordinarily intricate detail of this cast bronze artistry.
Drums, Indian drums! Here is one of the oldest authentic Mayan musical instruments made from the iron hard wood of the zapote tree that provided the ancients with fruit, rubber, shade and enduring wood. Made from a solid tree trunk and hollowed out by hand using no power tools or even steel this ingenious musical instrument emits a number of different resonating tones. The museum even provides rubber tipped drum sticks so that you may try your hand at making music in the earliest Mayan way.
The “Museo de la Canción Yucateca” features numerous video presentations coupled with photos, paintings and artifacts that help tell a unique and very fascinating story you will not want to miss.
There is plenty of off-street bicycle parking and the variety of presentations here will keep you occupied for several hours.
Yucatan’s famous musical artists are cast in larger than life bronze.
A depiction of centuries of area evolutionary musical history is reflected upon by this famous musician as he contemplates the stone carved Mayan serpent he rests foot upon.
Take a close look at the extraordinarily intricate detail of this cast bronze artistry.
Drums, Indian drums! Here is one of the oldest authentic Mayan musical instruments made from the iron hard wood of the zapote tree that provided the ancients with fruit, rubber, shade and enduring wood. Made from a solid tree trunk and hollowed out by hand using no power tools or even steel this ingenious musical instrument emits a number of different resonating tones. The museum even provides rubber tipped drum sticks so that you may try your hand at making music in the earliest Mayan way.
The “Museo de la Canción Yucateca” features numerous video presentations coupled with photos, paintings and artifacts that help tell a unique and very fascinating story you will not want to miss.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
TIKAL RESTAURANT, THE BREAKFAST PLACE
The Tikal Restaurant is definitely bicycle friendly and they let us park our bikes inside the lobby while we dine.Located in Mérida’s city center on Calle 57 between 56 and 58 on the north side of the street it is positively well located.
This is not the Ritz, but it is clean, efficient, friendly and wholesome featuring wonderful local egg dishes, honest food at honest prices and they keep your coffee cup full, something rare in Mérida.
Jane and I are undeniably regular customers here and you will be too, treated like a part of the family upon your second visit.
Huevos a la Mexicana, is one of their many breakfast package deals that includes juice, your main dish, tortillas or bread and coffee. The hot-sauce in the black bowl is habenero and packs a punch like on other, so use discretion and try just one drop to start.
Mario our very friendly and efficient waiter with impeccable attention to detail, the hands-on owner, Teresa and rest of the smiling jovial kitchen crew
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