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Latest Articles

Yucatan Orchestra Season Begins

Topic: Culture

The Yucatan Symphony Orchestra has begun its 2008-2009 Season… and things are changing. When we saw the names of four different conductors on the schedule, we asked our friend, violinist Elizabeth Arnott, to tell us what is going on…

Valladolid, Sultaness of the East

Topic: Destinations

Valladolid is a town famous for many things most of us have never heard about. For so long, it has been stuck halfway between two important cities (Merida and Cancun). Now that fact may become its claim to a well-deserved fame…

Voting as an Expatriate

Topic: Editorial

Honestly, we have mixed feelings about it, but as Americans, we’ll be voting for President of the United States. If you are an American, we’re thinking maybe you should too…

Building Our House - VIII - The End

Topic: Real Estate in Yucatan

Click here to read the last installment in the “Building Our House” series…the happy ending to the eight-part installment that follows the Working Gringos as they build a house in Merida, Yucatan…

Greg Hokenson: New Opportunities in Yucatan

Topic: Interviews

A lot of expats come here to retire, right? But more and more, we are meeting expats who aren’t even close to retirement. Gregory Hokenson is an example of a young man who has come to the Yucatan for the opportunity and the adventure…

Latest News and Events

Yucatan News: Tekax and Beach Plants

Topic: News
October 7, 2008
This week, information about restoring coastal ecosystems, about the historic city of Tekax, tourism in the Yucatan, obesity in Mexico and a creative way to stop crime and corruption among the police that is being tried in the state of Michoacan.

Merida Events: Otoño Cultural Begins!

Topic: Events
October 7, 2008
This week marks the beginning of the Otoño Cultural, the Autumn Culture Festival, in the Yucatan. The snowbirds are starting to fly in for the winter and the locals are starting to cool off and prepare for a lively winter season ahead. Look for art openings this week and a special performance opening the Festival by Celso Pena, one of Mexico's most important musicians.

Art in Merida

Topic: Art
LAST UPDATED: October 06th with new shows at Tataya Gallery, Mercer Cigars and La Clinica, as well as in Galerias Merida Shopping Mall. Still on exhibits at The Peon Contreras Galleries, the MACAY, The Visual Art Center and the Olimpo.

Merida Ongoing Events and Classes

Topic: Events
For a quick look at ongoing events and classes which are held every week in Merida, check this page. New classes will be announced at the top of the page each week and on the regular Events page, and then added into the ongoing schedule. Check for new classes and activities.

Most Commented Articles

Schools in Merida

Topic: Yucatan Survivor
Finding a school for your English-speaking child in Merida is not easy if you don't speak Spanish. We've done some of the legwork for you...

What’s in a (Spanish) Name?

Topic: Culture
After moving to Mexico, we were confronted with a whole new set of Spanish names, unusual nicknames and names you'll probably only find in Yucatan...

Soccer Games on a Sunday Afternoon

Topic: Events
June 11, 2006
The World Cup of Football (okay, soccer to some of you) has kicked off and everyone here is Mexican and rooting for the Mexican futbol team...

Gringo Gone Home

Topic: News
March 15, 2007
The most powerful gringo in the world has taken his secret service, barricades, fighter jets, helicopter gunships, sharp-shooters and aircraft carrier and gone home...

Mexican Fosa Septica

Topic: Yucatan Survivor
We promised to explain why you should not put paper in a Mexican toilet, and we’re not going to let you down...