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.

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One of the best parts about living in Yucatan is getting to travel easily to other wonderful parts of Mexico. Since so many of you are interested in Oaxaca, we invited an expat from Oaxaca to give us his advice on what to see over a long weekend…

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This week, there are a few choice events… but things are quiet while everyone comes home from the beach and goes back to school. Don’t miss this chance for a special musical performance at the Music Museum, as well as fiestas in some lovely Yucatan towns…

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From wheelchair athletes to Mexico’s best hope for a gold medal in sailing, sports is in the news this week. Also, new IRS laws about foreign bank accounts, a new image for Cancun, new articles about the safety of Mexico, new mosquitoes bred to stop dengue and a photo of the new underpass construction…

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One-bedroom casita on beautiful, lush garden property on Lake Patzcuaro. A perfect getaway retreat… secluded and peaceful, yet close to all the amenities of Morelia, one of Mexico’s most sophisticated and beautiful cities…

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In the heat of the summer, we took a video tour of two houses in Izamal, one of the Yucatan’s most charming colonial cities outside of Merida and one of Mexico’s first pueblos magicos…

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So many times, we will see an animal being abused or neglected and feel powerless to do anything because we just cannot adopt one more, or because the animal belongs to someone else. Now, there IS something you can do… and here’s how!

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This week, there is lots of news about Yucatan entrepreneurs, sports stars from the Yucatan, and programs to help children go to school and older people see. Not only that, but we reveal the secret of the shrinking bottlecaps!!

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This week, look for most people to be spending their last days of summer at the beach or getting back to school. Still, there are a few great movies being shown this week, including the opera Aida, as well as two performances by the Merida City Ballet of Swan Lake…

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ILET is a language and cooking school located in Progreso, along the Yucatan Gulf Coast. Experienced teachers make it possible for you to enjoy learning Spanish, cooking or basic computer skills without having to travel into Merida…

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For most of us, learning Spanish is both a chore and a treat. Here is a comprehensive and updated list of the many schools that teach Spanish (and other languages!) in Merida and Progreso…

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Here is the US Consulate’s message regarding Tropical Storm Harvey which is gathering steam off the coast of Belize on August 19, 2011.

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Dr. Arturo Rios is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in foot and ankle surgery, arthroscopy, sports medicine and traumatic orthopedia. He is on the Orthopedic Staff of Star Medica Hospital in Merida.

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Dr. Jorge Martinez practices vascular medicine and surgery at the Star Medica Hospital, treating numerous circulatory diseases including varicose veins, peripheral vascular disease, diabetic foot and other conditions that can lead to serious, chronic pain and even amputation if not managed early using advance techniques…

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Rumor has it that you can move to the Yucatan and live like a millionaire. As with most rumors, there is a kernel of truth to the lies… find out more about the real costs of living in the Yucatan, now updated with 2011 prices!

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Despite the fact that many Meridanos and visitors are at the beach this time of year, there is still a lot going on in the city. If you are looking for something to do, check out the music, films and dance… not to mention the opening of a Lucha Libre store and the summer fiestas!!

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Fondue restaurant in Colonia Mexico Oriente

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This week, news about possible Formula One racing in Mexico, a biodegradable and sustainable fuel oil that just happens to thrive in the Yucatan, vampire bats, Isla Holbox, a new Search and Rescue Naval Station and a Mayan who teaches others to make jewelry…

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The new Yucatan Rules of the Road is a 288-page document that will take months to digest. However, here are the highlights and important points to know now in an article that will be updated as we discover more…

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In Valladolid, the impact of the Mexican Revolution is still the topic of local conversations. For those amateur historians willing to dig for the data, a treasure chest of information awaits them…

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This week there is news of a new paint job for the Jose Peon Contreras theatre, baby turtles, baby hippos and a naming contest, the city of Oxkutzcab, a father’s wishes for his sons, and a special program for the grandparents of Progreso…

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This week, trova and dance performances pepper our schedule. There are a few great movies for those of us not spending the week at the beach. Attend a film of the opera and support the coming season… so much to do! Including planning for a great winter in Merida…

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It is the depth of summer… thunder storms, beach days, party nights… some great fiestas, lots of music. Enjoy!!

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News this week includes new babies, summer sports, great art exhibits (including Georgia Charuhas at the MACAY and a collaboration of galleries at the Peon Contreras) and the continued growth of tourism…

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