An Italian movie class (in Spanish… good practice!), amazing dance performances, a “Che” movie and a whole lot more…

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Here are two special dogs that were rescued in the last few weeks. One of them, Steel, is recovering from a broken leg and could use some personal attention. The other, a puppy named Roxie, also needs a forever home…

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The underpass is put under a microscope by concerned citizens, expat sailors are rescued by the Mexican Coast Guard, single women of Merida get in the S.W.I.M, and of course, the heat just goes on and on…

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If you love dance, you are in for some treats this week. The Gran Temporada of Dance starts this week, featuring performances almost every night. Also, a book of poetry is launched and there is some great music this week… Alejandro Pinzon on Sunday and Best of the Bella Epoca on Wednesday…

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This week we have news about artificial reefs off the Yucatan Gulf Coast, a tunnel in the middle of Merida, the Yucatan’s Fast Train project, medical tourism catching fire in Merida and a whole lot more…

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Two artists struggle, meet, collaborate, move to Merida and create a beautiful mural in Habla’s central courtyard for everyone to enjoy. Meet the artists, Vivian Hinojosa and Manuel Taure, and see a preview of their latest work…

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More has been written about the process of building this house than probably any other house in Merida. Now, the house has been lived in for three years, the garden has grown and the whole thing is brought to you live and in color on video…

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A Merida expatriate recently found herself needing elective surgery that would have cost a lot more in the United States. After visiting doctors in the USA, she decided to investigate her options with the doctors and hospitals in the Yucatan…

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A small Peruvian restaurant in Colonia Mexico. Reviewed by our Peruvian friend, Yury, who knows her Peruvian food!

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The Olympics are still going on in Merida and Progreso, Cuban and Mexican lawmakers are meeting in Merida, wildfires are in and out of control throughout the state, and did we mention that its hot? Not to worry. The news this week also has links to cooling summer fruit recipes. Enjoy!

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This week we have a huge festival in Valladolid, celebrating the 451st anniversary of the convent in that city. There are wonderful concerts in Merida every night and several new cinema series just beginning. Add a few new artistic expositions and the week becomes a cultural success.

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A Veterinary Hospital opening in Merida courtesy of UADY, Altabrisa gets a Dog Park, new Peruvian restaurant in Merida and much more!

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This week, Municipal Fiestas all around Yucatan State, Uayma, Panaba, Copoma and more! Also a Rock festival in Progreso, Mother’s Day festivities, dancing and the Latin America Cinema Series!

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This week, read about Merida’s efforts to become a World Heritage Site, how it is that Shakira is coming to Merida and what to expect, a Jewelry Expo in Valladolid and emergency buttons being tested in homes of Mexico’s oldest citizens…

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This week, it’s all about art, our favorite thing! Or to quote an artist we know, “art is the only thing left worth doing!”. So, if you want art in Merida, art is what we’ve got… check it out!! Oh, and the opera this week is a comic version of Cinderella…

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