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Yucatan: An Unexpected Textile Mecca
Many people are undoubtedly familiar with the richness of Mexico’s culture through its delectable foods, vast archaeological sites, and unique celebrations, like Day of the Dead. Alright, that last one may seem a bit more morbid than “rich” for foreigners unfamiliar with the holiday, but still, there’s so much depth to Mexico and its people […]
Merida is Most Friendly
Recently, Merida won another prestigious award in the media… this time, Conde Nast put Merida as Number Three on their list of “The Friendliest Cities in the World”. 3. Merida, Mexico The capital of the Mexican state of Yucatán is also the cultural capital of the peninsula of the same name, blending two important parts of Mexico’s history, the […]
Merida: One of the Best Cities in the World
Recently, Conde Nast Traveler held their 32nd annual Readers Choice Survey to see what their readers like and don’t like in the world of international travel. Over 600,000 registered voters weighed in on their favorites… and Merida, Mexico came in #1 of Best Small Cities! This is not a huge surprise to us… we know […]
New York Times Applauds Merida’s Art Community
The capital of the Yucatán attracts creative types from around Mexico and across many borders, drawn by its Mayan and colonial heritage and, for some, its path to the future. On a sultry November afternoon in Mérida, Mexico, I sat with my friend David Serrano on the terrace of Apoala, a Mexican-fusion restaurant on the Plaza de Santa […]
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