We think somehow it is our duty to mention that today the three most powerful men in North America visited Yucatan’s most important tourist attraction: the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza…

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From time to time, the Working Gringos escape from their air-conditioned jaula (cage) and go out on the town. Such was the case a few nights ago when we met with two other Yucatan bloggers at a local restaurant…

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In the past two days, the Working Gringos have had two medical experiences; one of them was comfortingly similar to experiences we have had in the States, and the other was a bit different…

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Anyone who has met Keith knows he is one of the sweetest people around. Here’s an interview with a leading real estate agent in Merida…

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Anyone who has traveled by car in Yucatan – or anywhere else in Mexico for that matter – quickly discovers the tope…

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Not long after we moved here, it occurred to us that Mexicans and Mayans have a collective sweet tooth…

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Yesterday, as the world was reading about Merida and the cheap real estate here, some of us lucky residents decided to get out of Dodge for the day…

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While it is fresh in mind, today another honest Mexican was encountered, this time in Cancun..

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The Working Gringos were working in Cozumel today. Yes, we really were. This week, we are researching Cancun, Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, Tulum to update a travel guide for this area…

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Here in the center of Merida, we see four different types of policemen. Now we know what they’re called. Sort of…

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This is a “highlights” reel from the final Carnival parade in Merida on Fat Tuesday, called the “War of the Flowers”, where people toss flowers at each other…

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