We recently stumbled upon a website by local residents of Uman, a city on the southern outskirts of Merida. One of the features of this Spanish-language website is interviews with people born in Uman who live outside of the Yucatan…

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What to do about Sea Cucumbers? What do we know about Mayans in San Francisco? Are there entrepreneurs in the Yucatan? All this and more in this week’s news…

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In the middle of summer, there are wonderful fairs… especially the craft fair in Dzitya which starts Friday. There’s a few great art exhibits opening this week, and a few films to catch. Otherwise, it’s all about the beach…

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Want to help the stray dogs & cats of the Yucatan, but don’t know where to start? Introducing YAPA, a new English-speaking resource group dedicated to helping the Yucatan organizations that are helping the animals. Here’s info about the first meeting!

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Warden Messages provide news, advisories and other information from the United States Consular in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. In this message, be advised of a rise in dengue fever, the need to make appointments and several job openings on the Peninsula…

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Two black and white puppies are at just the right age for adoption. But if you are looking for a grown dog (they are so much easier, and so grateful!), we have two beauties to choose from…

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A lot of people are at the beach this week, but in town you can catch two wonderful concerts performed by Yucatan’s Children’s Orchestra. Also, some films and a bookmaking workshop at Habla…

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The news of Yucatan this week ranges from continuing oil spill information to the movie they’ll be shooting in Campeche and the first year anniversary of pro-life legislation in the state…

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Oaxacan cuisine in Buenavista (near Burger King Circle)

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This week, more news on how the oil spill might affect the Yucatan, and a Pepsi challenge designed to do something about it. Also, scenes from the Monterrey floods and more…

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This week, everyone with a beach house heads to the beach. For those of us left behind, there are some hard-to-find films playing, and a great fair still going on in Motul…

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One of the first gringo homes that we know of that was built south of the zocalo, this spacious and luxurious home and gardens provide a perfect backdrop for la buena vida in Merida…

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This week, people are gearing up for their beach vacations. Still there are some great musical events, fascinating movies you really can’t rent on the corner, and a multi-day festival in Motul gets started…

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Great Italian food with a beach view in Progreso.

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Latino Restaurant in Colonia Mexico

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If you have cats that need to be sterilized, this is the week to do it. Other news includes updates on Hurricane Alex, a big Gracias! to CFE, a look at a Progreso kids program and, you know, more…

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