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Topic: Culture

The town and the children have an advocate in Enrique Valdes. Guest writer Jane Custer interviews him in his role as cultural ambassador at Mayaland…

Topic: U.S. Consulate Messages

The US Consulate is announcing a meeting open to all US Citizens with information about hurricanes, immigration and car importation procedures…

Topic: Culture

A few things about buying a hammock from a guest writer, and a bunch of tips and tricks from the Working Gringos… all about hammocks!

Topic: U.S. Consulate Messages

If you are a Mexican who wants to travel to the United States, or you know someone who is, this is timely and important information…

Topic: Vacation Rentals

What a beautiful and comfortably luxurious place to call home while you explore the wonders of the surrounding Yucatan Peninsula! Casa Gloria provides peace and quiet and a cool, colonial atmosphere…

Topic: For Sale in Yucatan

This lovely collection of Maya-style buildings have new electricity and plumbing, share the property with a windmill and a large swimming pool and the property is near many of the attractions of the Yucatan…

Topic: Jobs in Yucatan

Local Merida school looking for an experienced English teacher…

Topic: Houses of Merida

For this episode of Houses of Merida, we take our video camera to a different kind of house. This house was built only a few decades ago, and has been renovated for modern living, with very few “colonial” touches. The house has parking, a swimming pool and a great Ermita location…


Current News, Events & Art

Topic: News
May 20, 2013
This week in the news, fighting hunger in the south of the state, fishing revivals, the plight of limones and the future of fire and rain...
Topic: Events
May 20, 2013
There are so many concerts going on this week, it is mind-boggling... Trova, Rock, Singing, Guitar, Symphony. This week, Merida turns into a big white music box! There is also a unique festival at San Bernardino in Valladolid. Enjoy...
Topic: Yucatan Restaurants
Spanish tapas in the centro                                                                                                                                                                            
Topic: Art
Check out what Merida has to offer with the growing number of galleries showing artists from around Mexico and the rest of the world. There is art here for every taste and every pocketbook.
Topic: Events
Check our new ongoing events page for a quick look at ongoing events which are held every week in Merida.
Topic: Animals in the Yucatan
Two well-behaved, sweet and neutered dogs looking for a good home...

Most Commented Articles

Topic: Daily Life , Yucatan Survivor
Finding a school for your English-speaking child in Merida is not easy if you don't speak Spanish. We've done some of the legwork for you...
Topic: Health
Every local expatriate we know loves their local Merida dentist. Here is an updated account of dentistry in Merida, some clues as to why it is so good, what to expect from a dentist here, and the curious connection between dentistry and traditional Yucatecan clothing...
Topic: Yucatan Survivor
Shopping for furniture to fill up that beautiful new home you are buying or renovating in Merida? Here's an update on the lowdown on some of the best places to buy furniture in Merida and what to keep in mind when you are buying...
Topic: Daily Life
We took careful notes on our recent trip, driving through Mexico to the Texas border with our two dogs. Here are the details of the trip so you can know what to expect next time you do it...
Topic: Destinations
One of our favorite things to do with guests on a day trip is to take a tour of some of the local haciendas. Just one more thing we love about living in Yucatan...
Topic: Animals in the Yucatan , Culture
For any animal lover who travels to or lives in Mexico, there are few sorer (is that a word?) subjects than the state of dogs in this country...
Topic: Yucatan Survivor
For most of us, learning Spanish is both a chore and a treat. Here is a comprehensive and updated list of the many schools that teach Spanish (and other languages!) in Merida and Progreso...