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Driving Through Mexico to Yucatan

Topic: Destinations

Thinking about driving from the USA or Canada to Merida? This article will help you decide where to cross the border and how to get to Merida the safest and quickest way possible…

Yucatan Symphony: Jan-June 2012

Topic: Culture

Here is the January to June 2012 Yucatan Symphony Orchestra program in English, along with links to the Symphony’s own website so you can buy your tickets online.

Healthy Eating in the Tropics

Topic: Health

A local expert shares information about how to care for food and keep your kitchen and hands clean while living in the tropics in order to avoid food poisoning and other unpleasant experiences…

Yoga In Merida and Yucatan

Topic: Yucatan Survivor

Whether you are new to Merida or have been here for years, you might enjoy this rundown by a local expat of the Merida yoga studios and teachers. You might even know of one that is not on the list… if you do, let us know!

2012 Election Cycle and Tax Changes

Topic: U.S. Consulate Messages

The US Consulate communicates valuable information about the upcoming 2012 election voting requirements for expatriates, and new tax laws for income tax reporting for expatriates…

Hacienda Style in Centro

Topic: For Sale in Yucatan

Hacienda style custom-built home with swimming pool in the centro, close to both downtown and just minutes from the Merida International Airport…

Christmas Posada in Merida

Topic: Culture

This year we were invited to a Christmas celebration with our friends and colleagues. It was a Mexican posada, and we enjoyed learning about the many traditions surrounding this time of year in the Yucatan…

Holidays Events in Yucatan

Topic: Editorial

Here is a rundown of the events in Merida around Christmas and the end of the year. We hope you find a lovely place to enjoy the holidays!

Current News, Events & Art

Yucatan News: Mundo Maya 2012

Topic: News
January 24, 2012
News this week covers everything from teaching sustainability to Africanized bees. There will be a conference for architects from around the world, as well as for doctors helping children with heart disease. And of course, the Yucatan is promoting tourism around the world. Read more...

Merida Events: Dramatango and Gremios

Topic: Events
January 24, 2012
This week there are traditional events, like special gremios in honor of the city of Merida, and all sorts of music and dance... tango, jarana, jazz, traditional trova, symphony orchestra. You name it, it's going on in Merida!

Panaderia el Fenicio

Topic: Merida Restaurants
Lebanese takeout in Colonia Mexico Norte                                                                                                                                                                

Art in Merida

Topic: Art
Check out what Merida has to offer with the growing number of galleries showing artists from around Mexico and the rest of the world. There is art here for every taste and every pocketbook.

Introducing Yucatan Expatriate Services

Topic: Editorial
Anyone moving to another country needs advice on everything from how to pay their bills to how to structure their new business. We have some very important people we'd like you to meet...

Merida Ongoing Events

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

Sterilizing Dogs and Cats in Merida

Topic: Animals in the Yucatan
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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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...

Dentists in Merida

Topic: Health
Every local expatriate we know loves their local Merida dentist. Here is an updated account of dentistry in Merida, some clues as to why it is so good, what to expect from a dentist here, and the curious connection between dentistry and traditional Yucatecan clothing...

Buying Furniture in Merida

Topic: Yucatan Survivor
Shopping for furniture to fill up that beautiful new home you have in Merida? There are a lot of places to look nowadays...we give you the lowdown on some of the best places to buy furniture in Merida and what to keep in mind when you are buying...

Haciendas in the Yucatan

Topic: Destinations
One of our favorite things to do with guests on a day trip is to take a tour of some of the local haciendas. Just one more thing we love about living in Yucatan...

Driving Through Mexico With Dogs

Topic: Daily Life
We took careful notes on our recent trip, driving through Mexico to the Texas border with our two dogs. Here are the details of the trip so you can know what to expect next time you do it...

Dogs in Mexico

Topic: Animals in the Yucatan , Culture
For any animal lover who travels to or lives in Mexico, there are few sorer (is that a word?) subjects than the state of dogs in this country...

Love those floors!

Topic: Art , Real Estate in Yucatan
One of the first things we noticed about properties for sale here in Merida was the floors. No kidding. Because many of the floors, even in the most humble of stores or homes, are covered with beautiful mosaico tiles...