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Latest Articles

Topic: Interviews

Come and meet Steve Creagh, expat who moved recently to Chelem from Vancouver, Canada and started a business with a Mexican partner…

Topic: Daily Life

A company that wants to revive the ferry between Florida and the Yucatan Peninsula is trying again to gather information. If you are interested, here is a questionnaire they would like you to answer…

Topic: Yucatan Survivor

Many of us encounter more trouble than we’re used to taking care of everything from computers to microwave ovens living in the Yucatan. Ants, lightning and fluctuating power can cause havoc with seemingly simple appliances. Here’s how to guard against damage…

Topic: History

Sylvanus Morley, perhaps the inspiration for Indiana Jones, was an engineer-turned-archaeologist who spearheaded the Carnegie Institution’s massive effort at renovating Chichen Itza…

Topic: Vacation Rentals

A reasonably-priced three-bedroom, two-bath apartment on the beach in Telchac with a swimming pool…

Topic: For Sale in Yucatan

This modern colonial-style house is located in the lovely colonial city of Izamal, just forty minutes outside of Merida. Izamal is one of the specially designated “magic towns” of Mexico and is a growing hotspot for expats and Mexicans alike…

Topic: Jobs in Yucatan

A full-time and a part-time teacher with good English skills in Merida north.

Topic: Daily Life

We are always asked for suggestions about where to donate money, things or time. Here is a comprehensive list of places we know about in and around Merida and the Yucatan Gulf Coast. And we welcome your additions!


Current News, Events & Art

Topic: News
May 14, 2012
This week, lots of news that originated on our sister site, YoListo.com... including news about the not-so-new and not-so-legal air travel rule from United Airlines and what people are doing about it, and much more...
Topic: Events
May 14, 2012
This week is ALL about dance... dance performances from other countries, from around Mexico and from different parts of the Yucatan Peninsula. Dance that is traditional, folkloric, modern and everything in between. Some pretty interesting movies too! Check out the selection...
Topic: Merida Restaurants
Belgian food for breakfast and late nights.                                                                                                                                                            
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: 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 which are held every week 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.

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
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: 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: 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
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?