{"product_id":"inside-yucatan-hidden-merida-and-beyond","title":"Inside Yucatán: Hidden Mérida and Beyond","description":"\u003cb\u003eExploring forgotten regions of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, Susana Ordovás and photographer Guido Taroni uncover the faded splendor of both neglected and restored homes.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Susana Ordovás's\u003ci\u003e Inside Yucatán \u003c\/i\u003eis an ode to the merging of the ancient with the contemporary. At the turn of the 20th century, more millionaires lived in the isolated region of Mérida than in any other city in the world, building breathtaking, brightly colored homes nestled into the surrounding tropical greenery like hidden jewels. Over time, nature conquered, leaving crumbling structures in place of what were once vibrant, lavishly decorated mansions. But today, Ordovás reveals, Yucatán's \"forsaken, decaying ruins, remnants of an illustrious past . . . are awakening from a centuries-old siesta.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Here, in Guido Taroni's evocative new photographs of more than 30 previously unseen residences across the peninsula, in such places as Izamal, Mérida, and Valladolid, decadence and beauty shine through what remains of the homes' diverse, contrasting styles, from Renaissance to Baroque, Medieval to Moorish, and occasionally a combination of all. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Setting the houses in context, three specially commissioned maps of the region have been beautifully illustrated by renowned artist Jesús Cisneros. In her detailed commentary, Ordovás celebrates their eccentric, distressed charm and hails the revival of this magical land.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSusana Ordovás\u003c\/b\u003e is an accomplished Irish-born interiors writer based between Mexico City and Madrid. She is a Contributing Editor for \u003ci\u003eCabana \u003c\/i\u003emagazine and a contributing writer for \u003ci\u003eThe World of Interiors\u003c\/i\u003e. Having spent her formative years in Africa, Ordovás has traveled extensively on behalf of renowned publications. Her nomadic spirit and passion for design have led her to explore and document extraordinary interiors. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuido Taroni \u003c\/b\u003eis a leading photographer specializing in fashion and interiors. Inspired by his uncle, renowned fashion photographer Giovanni Gastel, Taroni forged a characteristic style that has seen his work regularly exhibited as well as featured in iconic design publications such as \u003ci\u003eCabana\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWorld of Interiors\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eArchitectural Digest.\u003c\/i\u003e His books include \u003ci\u003eInside Tangier, Inside Milan\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSafari Style\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Milan. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Vendome Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50641592582418,"sku":"9780865654457","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6474f2f0-f5d5-437f-9d65-64b34065409a.jpg?v=1733025777","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/inside-yucatan-hidden-merida-and-beyond","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}