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Topic: Interviews

Phillip is part of a small but growing number of under-30-somethings moving to Mexico (and the Yucatan) for the adventure and the challenge. Like most of us, Phillip has found more than he expected…

Topic: Yucatan Survivor

We don’t like to think about it, but the truth is we’re going to die. And some of us might die far from home. Read ‘The Final Adios’, prepared by local expats, to be sure that you are prepared…

Topic: Art

Benjamin Ramirez is the epitome of a gentleman. But like many of the colonial homes in Merida, behind the stately facade lives an artistry of unexpected color and light…

Topic: Destinations

On a quiet weekday during Easter week, the staff at Yucatan Living tried to eat lunch at Hacienda Temozon, but ended up at Hacienda Ochil, a sleepy little hacienda restaurant… or so we thought! See how Hacienda Ochil has grown…

Topic: Daily Life

We hate to admit it but we have actually passed up a ripe mango in the store because we were too lazy to get messy eating it. Today we learned a mango-eating style and we’ll never pass up a mango again…


Latest News and Events

Topic: News
May 12, 2008
This week, we talk about the price of gas in Mexico, Trotter's new wine label, new ways of organizing schools in the state of Yucatan and the history of the Lebanese in Yucatan...
Topic: Events
May 12, 2008
This week, opera comes town in the form of La Traviata! If past operas performed here are any clue, this will be great! Also, the Spring Book Fair, Prayers for Peace on Sunday, music and dancing and much more….como siempre!
Topic: Art
LAST UPDATED: May 13 with new shows that are participating in the Jornada y Encuentros con la Imagen (Workshops and Meetings about the Image). Look for new shows at Galería La Luz, the City Museum, the Center for Visual Arts, the Galería at the Peon Contreras, La Quilla, Casa Catherwood and Galeria Tataya.

Most Commented Articles

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...
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...
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...
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...
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...