Building your home in Merida means embracing its climate, culture, and peaceful lifestyle; it’s about creating a space that blends tradition with modernity. Today, we’re sharing three architectural trends that are setting the tone in the region, so you can build a home with a Yucatecan soul.

1. Chukum Finishes

Chukum is a natural finish made from the resin of the tree of the same name, native to Yucatan. This ancestral material has gained popularity in contemporary architecture thanks to its beauty and unique properties.

Why use it?

• Regulates temperature, keeping the space cool.
• Resistant to humidity and the passage of time.
• Offers a rustic yet elegant aesthetic finish.

Where to apply it?

It’s ideal for interior and exterior walls, bathrooms, pools, and more. Its smooth texture makes it a perfect choice for minimalist designs with a local soul.

2. Pasta Tile Floors

Pasta tile floors are the colorful soul of the old colonial homes in Merida’s historic center. Today, they’re reimagined in designs that honor Yucatecan art, geometry, and culture.

Why choose them?

• They add personality and color.
• Each tile is handcrafted, giving it unique value.
• They’re durable, cool underfoot, and easy to maintain.

Where do they shine the most?

They work beautifully in social areas like living rooms, dining rooms, or entryways, but also look stunning in kitchens, hallways, bathrooms, and terraces.

3. Bahareque Pergolas

Bahareque is an ancient building technique that combines wood with natural materials. In Yucatecan terraces, bahareque pergolas enhance cross ventilation, creating cool and inviting outdoor spaces.

Why use them?

• Provide natural shade and airflow.
• Add a rustic, handcrafted touch to gardens.
• Integrate beautifully into sustainable and bioclimatic designs.

Where to install them?

They’re perfect for terraces, patios, or poolside areas. You can enhance them with climbing plants, natural fiber furniture, or warm lighting.

La Region: Your Home with a Yucatecan Soul

Open the door to a home filled with identity, comfort, and harmony at La Region, a residential development in northern Merida offering premium lots and exclusive amenities like a swimming pool, hammock garden, yoga area, and more, all designed to enrich your daily life.

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