A TASTE OF MÉRIDA 2026
A night where wine, haute cuisine, and solidarity come together under the stars
The most anticipated gala event of the year presented by Fundación BAI A.C. offers an elegant evening of exceptional wines paired with exquisite gourmet cuisine. Guests will enjoy a five-course culinary experience with carefully selected wine pairings, featuring Mérida’s finest chefs, live music, and a spectacular silent auction. Without a doubt, this is the spring event you won’t want to miss.
This year, we are proud to collaborate with our valued sponsors and with Hacienda Santa Lucía Kantoyná, our distinguished host venue, along with renowned international chefs and a guest sommelier who will guide this unforgettable culinary journey.
Hacienda Santa Lucía Kantoyná will host the 2026 edition, providing an unparalleled setting for a night of elegance and distinction. Surrounded by majestic gardens and framed by its impressive traditional Yucatecan architecture, this historic hacienda blends the charm of the past with contemporary sophistication, creating a truly exceptional atmosphere.
Its expansive outdoor spaces, illuminated beneath the spring sky, invite guests to enjoy an evening under the stars in a warm and refined setting. Every detail of the hacienda, from its architectural design to its natural surroundings, adds character and personality to the experience, making it the ideal venue to celebrate haute cuisine, fine wine, and solidarity in perfect harmony.
On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, experience an extraordinary evening in the incomparable surroundings of Hacienda Santa Lucía Kantoyná. A spring night designed to celebrate gastronomy, wine, and generosity in an exceptional ambiance.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Tickets are now available
Donation: $2,500 MXN per person.
Purchase your tickets and secure your place at this exclusive evening by calling
+1 917 324 3629
This event is held in support of Fundación BAI A.C., a nonprofit organization that has served the state of Yucatán, Mexico for 20 years, legally established on May 24, 2007.
Our mission is to provide educational guidance and promote the empowerment of individuals, healthcare professionals, and other key stakeholders through innovative continuing education strategies focused on the prevention and care of HIV and other infectious diseases.
Our vision is to serve as a catalyst for change, where knowledge, prevention, treatment, and high-quality ongoing education replace fear, discrimination, and stigma, building a new paradigm for comprehensive HIV and infectious disease care.
We look forward to welcoming you to Hacienda Santa Lucía Kantoyná to enjoy A Taste of Mérida 2026, where flavors become experiences and every moment reflects generosity, solidarity, and excellence.
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Sponsors
We thank our sponsors and people who helped make this one of our most important and exclusive events.
titanium
Myrna Valdez &
Harley Moore
Les Worley &
Casey Anderson
Sally & Bill Russ
Theresa &
Danny McAnnar
Gilbert Ballard
Myles Itkin & Robert Conroy
Mark Thomson
Platinum
Edward Lukasek &
Robert Bates
Brian Mahan
John Bradshaw &
Alan DiCamillo
GOLD
David Murphy
William Lee
Mike Maloney
Jan & Chilton Greer
Marurice Curcio
silver
Nita &
Joe Lindley
David Flower & Fernando Rincón
Bronze
Rob Teichman & Roy Bickford
Robert & Vicky Fabbri
Friends
José Alejandro Claros &
Zacil Vilchis
John Newton & Marc Perrotta
Tulio Mora
David Wade
Elisa Thompson
Narces Alcocer
Thanks to you we can continue our important work!