Spanish tapas bar in North Merida

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And now for something different… a photoblog from a young Russian photographer who lives in Tulum on the Yucatan Peninsula.

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This week, birds of the Yucatan, butterflies and their DNA, winners of the Chelem Chili Cookoff, detours of Bici Ruta, and Yucatecan recipes by way of Los Angeles…

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This week, the halls and parks of Merida are filled with music! Music from the Fifth Generation, a generation of outstanding singers and musicians, and from the winners of contests for upcoming musicians. Also, the much awaited AANY Show on the weekend…

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A museum in a former church with a lot of fascinating local history documented and displayed… yet another attraction in the colonial city of Valladolid…

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Deli with wine, imported food and more in the North

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50 percent of the students at UADY are women. This and other interesting tidbits in this week’s news about conventions, flu shots, octopus, flights to Mexico and so much more…

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Some wonderful music this week from the Symphony, performances by Russian ballet, folkloric companies from around Mexico, and the first-ever performance of a ballet called Canek…

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Jose Barroso, Piscinas y Más, has been maintaining pools, and distributing and installing pool and water treatment equipment for 37 years. Their office in the centro makes it easy to get all your water needs met…

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We recently came across an article published in UADY’s magazine about the possibilities of reclaiming and recycling old buildings in Merida’s center. Of course, we think this is an idea whose time has definitely come, but what does it mean for long term investment? Here are some ideas, and as always, we welcome yours!

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This week’s news includes the growing business of selling venison from the Yucatan, how chickens can help, women-owned businesses in the award-winning city of Motul, the “3 for 1″ Remittance program and, of course, more…

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This week, there is a monton of musical events, from classical to hip-hop and everything in between. The AFAD benefit is this week… do go and support them! And of course, the Symphony has two performances…

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Express Pasta fresca in Colonia Mexico Norte. Mix ‘n Match pasta and sauces.

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Henry Ponce is a popular architect in Merida, who has gathered around him an experienced team to do architectural design, construction, interior design, furniture design and lighting design….

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Casa Granada is a 2 bedroom renovated colonial vacation rental in the Santa Ana district of historic Merida. Enjoy a salt-water swimming pool, two spacious bedrooms and an airy, open layout in the heart of the city…

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Here’s a blog that a local expat started in early 2011… we love it! The writing and the photography are good quality, and we like the sense of wry but respectful humor… Yucatango.

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Bike riding tours, salt to export to the USA, a Puerto Morelos hotel wins an award and a former US construction worker turned sculptor in Peto… all in this week’s news of the Yucatan.

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This week, a laundry list of horror movies and an art exhibit kick off International Festival of Morbid, Fantastic and Terror Cinema. Also modern dance by Tumakat, singing by Cony Ancona, Victor Martinez and many others, and some wonderful guitar performances…oh, and the Xmatkuil Fair starts!

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Bruce and Mary retired early to Merida, Yucatan and love to write about their experiences…

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A few months ago, two graduates from California universities started a unique science-and-art project in the tiny pueblo of Tzucacab. This month, we bring you their story and in a few days, they will bring their project to exhibit here in Merida…

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Dr. Antonio Esqueda is a Board-certified urologist who works as an attending physician at Star Medica in Merida, Yucatan. Dr. Esqueda performs the latest procedures for urinary tract, kidney, prostate and other related problems…

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