Discover the Traditional Bread from Mérida, Mexico

About the city of Mérida

Mérida, the capital of Yucatan, is renowned as the second safest city in America and serves as the gateway to the Mayan world. This destination offers a wide range of activities for everyone, making it the only city that provides daily free entrance events throughout the year. Whether you seek sports, adventure, romance, nature, or suitable venues for any event, Merida has it all. Moreover, the city is distinguished for its gastronomy and vibrant traditions, which led to its recent designation as a “Creative City of Gastronomy” by UNESCO.

Discover the traditional bread of Mérida

Immerse yourself in the fascinating stories, traditions, and flavors of the unique breads from UNESCO Creative Cities. Click “Discover More” to explore the Creative Knowledge Platform, the project’s heri-telling platform, where farmers, millers, and bakers share their heritage and passion through captivating images, videos, and stories.

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Breads of the Creative Cities, the first inter-cluster project of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, launched in 2018 by the Creative Knowledge Foundation in partnership with Tucson UCC, celebrates the diversity of local staple foods through bread as a symbol of cultural identity. It showcases stories, traditions, and practices from Creative Cities worldwide, giving voice to bakers, millers, and farmers.

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