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Vogue Magazine Recommends Merida
Mérida, Mexico, looks like a city that hasn’t changed in a century: The old buildings and slow pace of life seem to signal that your plane took a wrong turn and you landed back in 1900. Much like San Miguel de Allende to the west, the historic Mexican city is achingly charming; but unlike San […]
Lonely Planet Spotlights Merida
Recently, the Lonely Planet writer John Hecht, spotlighted Merida in a column titled “Culture, Cuisine and Ancient Ruins: 48 Hours in Merida”. Besides the lovely photos of colonial buildings, museum pieces, those afore-mentioned ancient ruins like Chichen Itza and more, John writes about how to get the most out of Merida if you only have […]
Why Matt Chose Mérida
The following article was written by a client of ours for Live and Invest Overseas: After years of thinking about buying a place of my own overseas, I was finally ready… er, almost ready to make the trip to Mexico to look at property… I’m 47 and have never lived overseas. I have, however, fantasized […]
Free Rental for our Clients
Free Nights in Merida Compliments of Yucatan Homes and Lots Yucatan Homes and Lots will pay for your stay in Merida Centro when you purchase through us and stay at the colonial rental property below. Whether you are interested in purchasing a Centro property or a beach property, if you purchase through Yucatan Homes and Lots on this trip, then the accommodations […]
15 Best Day Trips from Merida
I read this article recently, and thought it would be a great resource for my clients. Enjoy! **** One of Merida’s greatest attributes is its centralized location in the Yucatan. With so many adventures around the Yucatan, this hub city allows for countless opportunities to explore it. You’ll discover an abundance of beaches, Mayan ruins, […]
Cultural Capital: Merida
Merida has been named the Cultural Capital of the Americas for 2017. Click here to see a lovely video produced by Merida’s Ayuntamiento: Capital Americana de la Cultura 2017. Mérida, Capital Americana de la Cultura 2017! #VenaMéridaBlanca Posted by AyuntaMÉRIDA on Friday, February 19, 2016
Mexico & WestJet Vacations celebrate route to Mérida
Mexican government officials and tourism professionals gathered yesterday to share in the anticipation of WestJet’s inaugural flight to Merida, which kicked off its non-stop weekly service on Dec. 14. Dave Cecco, director of product for WestJet Vacations, was joined by Rodrigo Esponda, regional director of North America, Mexico Tourism Board; Yucatan Governor Rolando Zapata; Mauricio […]
Seek Out The Stylish Side of Merida
(reprinted from https://nymag.com/travel/weekend-escapes/meridaart/) Cutting-edge art spaces, a youth-driven design scene, and a new generation of creative chefs are energizing this Mexican city. Where to Stay Book a customized hyperlocal experience at The Diplomat (from $105), a four-suite hotel in the hip Santiago barrio that fuses the best aspects of a boutique design hotel and a […]
Safer in Mexico or the USA?
This article comes from the Lonely Planet website, and I thought it was worth reproducing here. You can read the original article on LonelyPlanet.com: Are Americans safer in Mexico than at home? By admin 30 April 2012 2:16am Europe/London Every week or so I get asked, ‘Is it safe to go to Mexico?’ I had […]
Day of the Dead in Merida
Day of the Dead activities took up most of the weekend. Here are some photos we took of the local festivities and traditions in Merida…