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Driving Through Mexico to Yucatan

Topic: Destinations

Thinking about driving from the USA or Canada to Merida? This article will help you decide where to cross the border and how to get to Merida the safest and quickest way possible…

Yucatan Symphony: Jan-June 2012

Topic: Culture

Here is the January to June 2012 Yucatan Symphony Orchestra program in English, along with links to the Symphony’s own website so you can buy your tickets online.

Healthy Eating in the Tropics

Topic: Health

A local expert shares information about how to care for food and keep your kitchen and hands clean while living in the tropics in order to avoid food poisoning and other unpleasant experiences…

Yoga In Merida and Yucatan

Topic: Yucatan Survivor

Whether you are new to Merida or have been here for years, you might enjoy this rundown by a local expat of the Merida yoga studios and teachers. You might even know of one that is not on the list… if you do, let us know!

2012 Election Cycle and Tax Changes

Topic: U.S. Consulate Messages

The US Consulate communicates valuable information about the upcoming 2012 election voting requirements for expatriates, and new tax laws for income tax reporting for expatriates…

Hacienda Style in Centro

Topic: For Sale in Yucatan

Hacienda style custom-built home with swimming pool in the centro, close to both downtown and just minutes from the Merida International Airport…

Christmas Posada in Merida

Topic: Culture

This year we were invited to a Christmas celebration with our friends and colleagues. It was a Mexican posada, and we enjoyed learning about the many traditions surrounding this time of year in the Yucatan…

Holidays Events in Yucatan

Topic: Editorial

Here is a rundown of the events in Merida around Christmas and the end of the year. We hope you find a lovely place to enjoy the holidays!

Current News, Events & Art

Yucatan News: New Wine and Sport

Topic: News
January 30, 2012
This week there is a lot of news for sports lovers... you can find out all the different sports that the Yucatan is excelling in around the country and around the world Also, a miracle in Hunucma and justice for all...

Merida Events: Frida Kahlo & Andanzas

Topic: Events
January 30, 2012
This week, seven original paintings by Frida Kahlo are installed at the Olimpo for Merida's viewing pleasure. Art opening of watercolors at Galeria Merida. The fair at Valladolid features some very well-known acts this week, and of course, symphonies, classic musical films, singing, dancing...

Vida Catrina

Topic: Merida Restaurants
Restaurant bar serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in the centro                                                                                                                                        

Art in Merida

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.

Introducing Yucatan Expatriate Services

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...

Merida Ongoing Events

Topic: Events
Check our new ongoing events page for a quick look at ongoing events which are held every week in Merida.

Sterilizing Dogs and Cats in Merida

Topic: Animals in the Yucatan
The City of Merida and local volunteers are helping to sterilize animals in south Merida this weekend. Read how this came about, what will be happening and how you can participate...now, or in the future.

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Haciendas in the Yucatan

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...

Love those floors!

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...

Buying Furniture in Merida

Topic: Yucatan Survivor
Shopping for furniture to fill up that beautiful new home you have in Merida? There are a lot of places to look nowadays...we give you the lowdown on some of the best places to buy furniture in Merida and what to keep in mind when you are buying...

Valladolid, Sultaness of the East

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...

Dentists in Merida

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...

Schools in Merida

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...

Three Bedroom Vacation Rental in Merida

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?