Slowfood Farmers Market — Local services in Mérida

The market is fine but it should be made clear that the Slow Food movement in Yucatán is a bit elitist, as it is associated with a middle or upper class that can afford to enjoy more expensive and elaborated foods and it is not known how much it supports food sovereignty. Food sovereignty refers to the right of communities to control their own food systems, including food production, distribution and consumption. While Slow Food promotes local and sustainable practices, its focus on high quality products and limited accessibility may not be sufficient to guarantee food sovereignty in...

I love visiting this market because there are so many items that you can find here. There are a couple of places to enjoy a light breakfast or just get a coffee with friends. After breakfast you can shop for many items such as cheese, eggs, pastries, fresh coconuts, plants, tamales, and many crafts made by hand. It's so much more than I can even name so you must visit for yourself at least once. It's a wonderful place to slow it down and connect with...

I give the market three stars due to lack of coordination and the misinformation posted on the market’s web site. My last three visits to the market were to purchase specific items that were listed as being available on the web site. Each time I discovered the products were either not available or hadn’t been sold at the market for well over a year - if at all.

I will no longer be visiting the market as my trips have always been...