The Yucatán Peninsula, based at the curved foot of Mexico is made up of three distinct states; Quintana Roo in the east facing the Caribbean, Campeche and the Yucatán . The ‘white city’ of Merida is famous for its classic colonial style architecture and love seats in the town square. But this is also the town where hammocks are made and with a 700 year old heritage in the hammock industry, Merida residents pass this skill on from generation to generation.