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Topic: Adopt A Pet

This week, we feature two dogs ready for new homes: Mecanico was found on the streets, and is now healthy and ready to love and be loved. Nacho has had a good home but his former owners cannot keep him…

Topic: Yucatan Survivor

Over eight years, we’ve known a few people who have contracted and survived dengue. We are not suggesting you dwell on the subject, but knowing what it is, how it spreads and how to prevent it is a very good idea if you live here…

Topic: Adopt A Pet

Read a few true stories about dogs and cats that end up here in the shelters, and gain a better understanding of the life of unwanted pets in Merida… there’s also a great video of Lizette, who is looking for a home. And information on local organizations…

Topic: Editorial

We at Yucatan Living have been supporters of Casa Catherwood, so it is with profound sadness that we must end our support…

Topic: Houses of Merida

Our latest house in Merida is a small home, designed with a modern feel and located just a half-block from one of Merida’s main streets. So much about it, starting with the facade, is unexpected and delightful…

Topic: Adopt A Pet

This week, sweet & delicate Lizette was rescued from the middle of the street and now awaits a loving home. Molly, a three-year-old pit bull, is also looking for a place to call her own. Watch their videos…

Topic: History

Two statues approved by the outgoing mayor have drawn attention and anger from many citizens of Merida and the Yucatan… what is all the fuss about? Well, it’s complicated…


Current News, Events & Art

Topic: News
August 30, 2010
News about the waters rising in Tabasco again this year, and a global conference in Campeche on aquaculture and aquaponics. Also a Lion's Club gift to the community and a bicycle route in Valladolid and Blah Blah Blah...
Topic: Events
August 30, 2010
Some great fiestas out in the Yucatan countryside, and a great time to go there. All this rain has turned the Yucatan Peninsula into a lush, green paradise! If you stay in town, there are some trova and dance treats waiting...
Topic: Art
LAST UPDATED: August 19, 2010: New shows at the Visual Art Center, the Olimpo, the City Museum, Pasaje Picheta and UADY Cultural Center. Visit Merida Museum Gallery for great art for sale!
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...
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 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: Yucatan Survivor
After many experiences in the dental chair, we have decided that our ideal dentist is detail-oriented, sanitary to a fault and has a great smile...
Topic: Yucatan Survivor
We recently went shopping for the perfect couch. There are a lot of places to look nowadays...we give you the lowdown on some of the best furniture stores in Merida.
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...
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...
Topic: Adopt A Pet , 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...
Topic: Yucatan Survivor
After procrastinating for several years using pay-as-you-go cell phone cards, Working Gringa learns what it takes to establish a "real" cell phone account in Merida.