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Topic: Video

Just outside our door, colonia San Sebastian was celebrating La Virgen de la Asunción with the traditional Gremio de Mestizos, a feria, the Yucatan Govenor and plenty of horchata for everyone…

Topic: Culture

Bridging the gap between ourselves and the local Maya culture can start by learning some basic conversational Mayan Language phrases with Dr. Steven Fry…

Topic: Yucatan Survivor

Over eight years, we’ve known a few people who have contracted and survived dengue. We are not suggesting you dwell on the subject, but knowing what it is, how it spreads and how to prevent it is a very good idea if you live here…

Topic: Editorial

We at Yucatan Living have been supporters of Casa Catherwood, so it is with profound sadness that we must end our support…

Topic: Houses of Merida

Our latest house in Merida is a small home, designed with a modern feel and located just a half-block from one of Merida’s main streets. So much about it, starting with the facade, is unexpected and delightful…

Topic: History

Two statues approved by the outgoing mayor have drawn attention and anger from many citizens of Merida and the Yucatan… what is all the fuss about? Well, it’s complicated…

Topic: Daily Life

Abogado is the Spanish word for Lawyer. Before we moved to Mexico, we had spent enough time with American lawyers to last a lifetime, but here the lawyers are different…


Current News, Events & Art

Topic: News
September 6, 2010
This week, Mexico's pharmacies now require a prescription for antibiotics. Also in the news an upcoming Spay and Neuter clinic has been announced, the octopus season has begun to show results and more...
Topic: Events
September 6, 2010
As the bicentennial events begin, some wonderful fiestas, great trova music in Merida, Ticul and Valladolid. Also Taboo Jazz and Maricarmen at Bistro Bohemio...
Topic: Art
LAST UPDATED: August 19, 2010: New shows at the Visual Art Center, the Olimpo, the City Museum, Pasaje Picheta and UADY Cultural Center. Visit Merida Museum Gallery for great art for sale!
Topic: Editorial
Anyone moving to another country needs advice on everything from how to pay their bills to how to structure their new business. We have some very important people we'd like you to meet...
Topic: Events
Check our new ongoing events page for a quick look at ongoing events and classes which are held every week in Merida.
Topic: Adopt A Pet
This week, we feature two dogs ready for new homes: Mecanico was found on the streets, and is now healthy and ready to love and be loved. Nacho has had a good home but his former owners cannot keep him...

Most Emailed Articles

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: Art , Real Estate in Yucatan
One of the first things we noticed about properties for sale here in Merida was the floors. No kidding. Because many of the floors, even in the most humble of stores or homes, are covered with beautiful mosaico tiles...
Topic: Yucatan Survivor
We recently went shopping for the perfect couch. There are a lot of places to look nowadays...we give you the lowdown on some of the best furniture stores in Merida.
Topic: Destinations
Valladolid is a town famous for many things most of us have never heard about. For so long, it has been stuck halfway between two important cities (Merida and Cancun). Now that fact may become its claim to a well-deserved fame...
Topic: Yucatan Survivor
After many experiences in the dental chair, we have decided that our ideal dentist is detail-oriented, sanitary to a fault and has a great smile...
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: Vacation Rentals
Casa Tarus is a colorful 3 bedroom vacation home built around a charming garden in an unbeatable Merida location... why stay at a hotel when you can have your own home for the same price?