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4 Sep 2026, Fri
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Merkadito Local Market Returns to Cancun’s Kabah Ecological Park This Weekend

Vendors selling fresh fruits and vegetables at a local market in a park

Cancun, Quintana Roo — A new edition of Merkadito, a market dedicated to promoting local consumption, will take place this weekend at Kabah Ecological Park.

The event runs Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visitors can find a wide variety of products including fruits, vegetables, dairy, honey, seafood, plants, and handicrafts made by local producers and entrepreneurs.

The market aims to create direct sales opportunities for those in the local economy while encouraging residents to buy regional products and strengthening ties between producers and consumers.

Organizers invite the public to attend the free event at Kabah Ecological Park.

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By Staff Desk

The Riviera Maya News & Events Staff Desk covers local events, cultural celebrations, community stories, and general news from across the Riviera Maya and Yucatán Peninsula. The Staff Desk produces timely coverage of festivals, municipal announcements, community initiatives, and stories that don't fall under a single specialist beat, ensuring that every corner of the region receives balanced attention.The Staff Desk draws from municipal calendars, event organizers, community submissions, and official announcements to keep English-speaking readers informed about what's happening in their communities — from charity events and school programs to local government services and cultural exhibitions.When individual bylines are not used, the Staff Desk attribution reflects collaborative reporting by the editorial team, with the same editorial standards, fact-checking, and translation review applied to every story.