In Merida, there are online stores and physical markets offering organic products that provide their customers with the opportunity to have a healthier lifestyle in harmony with the environment, as well as the chance to socialize with like-minded people. These establishments have become part of the lifestyle in Merida.
Mexicans are increasingly interested in eating better and adopting habits that benefit their health. In Merida, you can also find organic products. Organic products have many advantages, including the less aggressive use of crop fields, contributing to the care of the environment, supporting the local economy through purchasing from small producers, and of course, the benefit of consuming food that is not contaminated with agrotoxins and other chemicals.
Some of the stores where you can find them are:
Slow Food
Fuente: Slow Food Market
his is a global organization that seeks to promote better nutrition in people to improve their quality of life. This is achieved through the consumption of organic products harvested/produced by local producers. Slow Food is an international organization that envisions a world in which all people can access good, clean, and fair food: for those who consume it, those who cultivate it, and for the planet. More than one million activists, chefs, experts, young people, producers, fishermen, and academics from 160 countries are committed to Slow Food. In Mexico, it has an operational office called Comida Lenta AC, for more information about the activities of the Mexican network, visit: http://www.slowfood.mx/
The markets in Merida have an excellent variety of products such as fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, beverages, ethnic foods, preserves, and baked goods.
The locations and schedules are:
Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Plaza Colón in García Gineres. Corner of Av. Reforma and Calle 33D. Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Parque de las tres Méridas in the Gonzalo Guerrero neighborhood.
Ya’axtal Ecotienda
Fuente: Facebok Ya’axtal
This organic products store in Merida takes its name from “Ya’axtal”, a Mayan word that means “to turn green again”. For the creators of this concept, it represents renewing oneself, acquiring energy and vigor in mind and spirit.
They offer natural, organic, and artisanal products and dedicate every Tuesday to seasonal fruits and vegetables organically harvested by local producers. You can find jicama, papaya, kale, zucchini, chayote, and more ecologically grown products.
It has three branches in the city of Merida:
Prolongación Paseo Montejo 109 x 23 y 25 Loc 1, Buenavista, 97127 Mérida, Yuc.
Av. Temozon km 1.5, Temozon Norte, Temozón Nte, 97345 Mérida, Yuc.
C. 18 297, Residencial Cámara de Comercio Nte., 97133 Mérida, Yuc.
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Calle 30 #109 x 23 y 25, Prolongación Montejo, Col. Buenavista.
Kuxtal Market
Fuente: Kuxtal Market
Kuxtal Market is an online marketplace that delivers organic and fresh food right to your doorstep. They offer sustainable products that are 100% Mexican, organic, local, and agro-ecological, with deliveries by established zones and days. The north of Merida is serviced on Tuesdays, the south (including the Center) on Fridays, and the coast on Wednesdays. The zoning is a deliberate effort to minimize pollution.
It is possible to pay for a one-time delivery, but the monthly subscription ($199 pesos) provides access to free deliveries, recipes, as well as discounts and offers.
Kuxtal works with Mexican producers to offer high-quality local products to consumers. They also provide farmers and producers with a customer base they may not otherwise be able to reach easily. Thanks to Kuxtal, residents of Merida and the northern coast of Yucatan – from Chuburná to San Crisanto – can obtain high-quality products without leaving their homes. Organic brown rice from Campeche, organic cabbage from Yucatan, cheese from Tizimín, smoked meats from Temozón, and much more. You will also find personal care items such as organic soap, body creams, bamboo toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc.
Contact them at:
Tel. (999) 322 5500 (available in Spanish and English)
Aromas orgánicos y naturales seleccionados
Aromas orgánicos y naturales is one of the organic product stores in Merida that specializes in the sale of pesticide-free products. Their products are divided into three categories: food, personal care, and biodegradable cleaning. Most of these products are made in the Yucatan Peninsula, and you can find artisanal bakery products, cereals, jams, concentrates, and more.
Aromas orgánicos y naturales also regularly participates in national events related to organic lifestyle and products. They recently participated in the “expocafe & gourmet” at ExpoGuadalajara, in the stand of the State of Yucatan.
Location: Calle 50, #249 by 47 and 49, Francisco de Montejo Hours: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
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Escrito por Gregory Hokenson
Socio fundador de Balam Group, nació en New Jersey, EUA. Vive en Mérida desde 2008, proyectos de construcción y restauración de casas antiguas en el centro histórico.
