This week, a singular white cat, Almita, is looking for a home. If you are looking for just one pet who will be little trouble (she’s all grown up & healthy) but very appreciative of her rescue, Almita may be just the one…

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Día de Los Muertos will be all over the city, even in the cemeteries this year. Plus movies, a lot of them horror movies of all flavors. And music will fill the air all week, with guitar, trova, and even Sarah Brightman at Chichen Itza!

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A lovely and tranquil home in the very center of tranquility that is Merida. Swing in a hammock or cool off in the waterfall pool… and still be just blocks from the center of all activity. Que bueno!

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Oooooh, scary! Day of the Dead is upon us, all mixed up with Halloween. We’ve also got news about bags, plastic bags, pink taxis, and a whole lot more…

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Sooner or later, you will face the not-deadly-but-oh-so-painful habanero. Don’t say we didn’t warn you…

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Great old movies and great live music… that’s a given. But also we are preparing for Day of the Dead, and there are some important upcoming events you should know about because you might need tickets…

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Despite what they say about 2012, though it is fast approaching, the end is not near. We uncovered some other myths on the internet this week, and also have some good news about the fishermen. Our first norte hit this week, which has us all in sweaters…

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There really is some amazing handmade art being created in the Yucatan, but it has taken a group of dedicated artlovers to search it out and work with the artists to bring it to Merida. Come to the AANY Arte A Mano show to see what they have found…

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Sometimes seeing dogs tied up and neglected, cats roaming the streets hungry… it can all be rather disheartening. Here are two Meridanas who are going above and beyond the call of duty to rescue animals in our city and provide a good example for those around them.

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This week, Georgia, a 5-year-old cat, is looking for an air-conditioned home. She suffers terribly in the heat of the Yucatan and would love to find someone who will share a cool home with her.

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The biggest thing going on this week is the Guitar Festival, with virtuoso performances almost every night. Also, the Symphony’s music this week features the Sounds of the United States. Don’t miss it!

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It’s not every week that Comedy Central’s Daily Show comes to shoot a segment in Merida! Not only that, we’ve got news this week about hot habanero chiles and cold cold snow… looks like things are heating up just as it’s cooling down around here…

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Looking for a new activity? Something that involves exercise but can be done in air conditioning? Something that’s so much fun you forget you are exercising? Looking to improve your Spanish skills at the same time? Here’s just the ticket…

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And now for something completely different… a renewed mid-century modern home in one of the neighborhoods north of the colonial downtown. The original home has been updated to join the 21st Century… come take a look!

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This week’s dog looking for a home is a more mature dog… perfect for someone who wants a companion but doesn’t want the hassle of a puppy!

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Brilliant Merida guitarist, local spinning DJs, the Yucatan Symphony, the Children’s Orchestra, Christopher Collins Lee and much more are creating beautiful music in Merida this week…

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In the news this week… children playing chess, new cruises and professional weightlifting coming to Progreso and CFE rates are rising with the change of seasons…

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