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Latest Articles

The Cost of Living in Merida Yucatan

Topic: Yucatan Survivor

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…

Change is coming to Merida too!

Topic: Editorial

President-elect Barack Obama called interested citizens together on December 14 to meet each other and begin organizing their communities. It turns out, there are interested citizens even here in Merida…

Holiday Planning in Merida

Topic: Destinations

Wondering what to do for Christmas and New Year’s Eve? Here’s our annual rundown of what’s going on… Happy Holidays from Yucatan Living!

Mark My Word… Opportunities Abound!

Topic: Interviews

Mark Arbour spends half his year in Merida, half in Canada. Between the two countries, he owns three businesses. He’s bullish on Mexico’s prospects, and even more so on the prospects of the Yucatan economy…

Caring For Aging Loved Ones in Yucatan

Topic: Daily Life

A local expat tells us the story of searching for nursing home in Merida to care for his wife, who is suffering from the onset of dementia. Read also about a group of local expats taking the whole issue of retirement homes into their own hands…

Current News, Events & Art

Yucatan News: Children and Chicle

Topic: News
January 5, 2009
This week, there is news about chicle, the biodegradable ingredients in chewing gum, sourced in the Yucatan, that is making a comeback. Also, enterprising kids, kids that are studying hard and even some "young gringos" too!

Events: Happy Birthday Merida!

Topic: Events
January 5, 2009

Art in Merida

Topic: Art
LAST UPDATED: December 12th with two new galleries; one in the Santiago District and one in the South Merida Area. Don't miss the Anthropological Museum or the art benefit at Galeria Maya to benefit the Children from the Amor y Vida Orphanage. Also new shows at Mercer Cigars and Galeria Merida.

Merida Ongoing Events and Classes

Topic: Events
Check our new ongoing events page for a quick look at ongoing events and classes which are held every week in Merida.

Most Popular Articles

Wayan’e

Topic: Reviews , Destinations
The quintessential Yucatan eating experience is attained somewhere outdoors. The view isn't great. The tablecloth (if there is one) is oilcloth atop a cheap plastic or metal table donated to the restaurant by Coca Cola. The food is dripping with sauce, hot and tasty...

Placas

Topic: Yucatan Survivor
Nothing we say will ever prepare you for the unique experience of doing what it takes to get Yucatan license plates on your gringo automobile...

Driving in Yucatan

Topic: Yucatan Survivor
Many readers who plan to visit the Yucatan ask us about our driving experiences here. It’s not uncommon to read cautions from official websites and popular travel guides, or to hear rather negative anecdotal experiences that make it sound as if Mexico eats road warriors alive...

Emily and Alfred

Topic: Interviews
Another in our series of expatriate interviews, this time with Emily and Alfred who operate Macan Ché Bed and Breakfast in the "Yellow City" of Izamal...

The Secret Cenote Yokdzonot

Topic: Video
If you want to cool off and feel close to nature the Yucatan way, there's a special place you can go that's only minutes from Chichen Itza...