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Topic: Houses of Merida

In response to multiple requests, this episode features a small, owner-designed and decorated home. Enjoy!

Topic: Destinations

Want to do something special for the holidays? Here’s a list of the special dinners and parties for Christmas and New Year’s Eve around Merida…

Topic: Adopt A Pet

There are three dogs ready for adoption in Cancun, and there’s a unique opportunity to help a LOT of dogs. Read more…

Topic: Art

Something about the Yucatan and Merida awakens the poet in many of us. Imagine what it does for someone like Doug Tanoury, an actual, real-life poet…

Topic: Daily Life

The Working Gringos have been living up to their name lately, but last week they treated themselves to a night out on the town. The quality of their experiences was a pleasant surprise…

Topic: Daily Life

A constantly growing list of the restaurants in Merida and the Yucatan Gulf Coast, with times, addresses, phone numbers, directions and readers’ comments. A valuable resource!

Topic: Video

Finally, the Daily Show segment that was filmed here in Merida has aired. Click here for the link to the four-minute video and see which of your friends made the cut…


Current News, Events & Art

Topic: News
December 21, 2009
Animal rescue, an honored photographer, the new Little Mexican Cooking School, 330 new Yucatecos and more items of interest are in our end of the year news article this week...
Topic: Events
December 21, 2009
After family and fun during the holidays, we look forward to Doug Tanoury’s Merida poetry reading at Casa Catherwood and a performance at Chichen Itza by Sir Elton John...
Topic: Art
LAST UPDATED: December 10, 2009: New shows at the Olimpo. A bevy of Cuban artists at Soho Gallery opening on Dec. 4...come to the opening and meet the artists! Also, great exhibits everywhere, wait for more shows to come over the next week as the galleries start preparing for Christmas.
Topic: Events
Check our new ongoing events page for a quick look at ongoing events and classes which are held every week in Merida.

Most Commented Articles

Topic: 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: Events
June 11, 2006
The World Cup of Football (okay, soccer to some of you) has kicked off and everyone here is Mexican and rooting for the Mexican futbol team...
Topic: Daily Life
Shopping for groceries in Merida, even after four years, is not the mindless but somehow comforting activity we used to take for granted back in California...
Topic: Yucatan Survivor
Many readers who plan to visit the Yucatan ask us about our driving experiences here. It’s not uncommon to read cautions from official websites and popular travel guides, or to hear rather negative anecdotal experiences that make it sound as if Mexico eats road warriors alive...
Topic: Yucatan Survivor
Nothing we say will ever prepare you for the unique experience of doing what it takes to get Yucatan license plates on your gringo automobile...
Topic: Yucatan Survivor
You’ve probably heard all kinds of horror stories: long lines in the hot sun and longer waits in chilly, air conditioned rooms packed with total strangers who don’t speak your language, an endless list of invasive questions about your family, medical history and possible criminal past...
Topic: Culture
After moving to Mexico, we were confronted with a whole new set of Spanish names, unusual nicknames and names you'll probably only find in Yucatan...