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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…
Yucatan Democracy
CNN Mexico: https://mexico.cnn.com/nacional/2014/06/06/las-calificaciones-de-los-estados-en-desarrollo-democratico English translation: Mexico City – In 2013, the thirty-two Mexican states scored an average of 5,037 points [of a total of 10,000 points] on the Index of Democratic Development (IDD), according to a report prepared by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, the Polilat consulting firm and the Management Confederation of the Mexican Republic (COPARMEX). The […]
Sisal Gets a Facelift
Hello and Happy New Year! The sleepy fishing town of Sisal is getting a facelift, and the results are looking incredible. Sisal was once the main port in the Yucatan for the exportation of Henequen rope also known as “Sisal Rope”. Today, it is now turning into an attractive colonial style beach town. It is […]
Newest Video Tour from YucatanHomesAndLots.com
Newest Video Tour from YucatanHomesAndLots.com Please feel free to take a look at our newest video home tour. The series is called “Hang Your Hammock Mexico”. The listing details are included under our beach properties if you would like more information. Click the link below to play video: Casa Palmeras Video Tour
Mexico the Long-Term Good News
It’s time for Canadians to look more closely at that major trading partner of the United States with a growing economy and lengthy, shared border. We’re talking about Mexico, of course. Too much attention is given to the country’s horrific, drug-related murders and the hot-button issue of illegal immigration to the U.S. Not enough is […]
Mexico is safer than other popular destinations
Mexico is safer than other popular destinations. Mexico, one of the world’s great travel destinations, is often singled out for violent crime without telling the whole story. While there is sporadic violence along parts of the U.S. border, the majority of Mexico’s key tourism areas are not only safe, but safer than many other popular […]
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Yury did an exceptional job on the selling of our beach house in Sunset Shores, Yucatan Mexico. She went way overboard on clarifying a couple of technical issues that weighed pretty heavy on the sale … Read more
My partner and I recently concluded a week of intense house hunting with Yury in Merida and she did such an incredible job and took such great care of us that I simply had to write this testimonial. C… Read more
Over the years we have bought and sold several properties in the US and around the world. Thus we have met many agents good and bad. Yury is definitely one of the very best. Finding the right ag… Read more
As for making your dreams come true… here’s our testimonial: We were fortunate enough to meet Yury during a quick trip to Merida from our (then) home in Toronto. We were introduced to her by a friend … Read more
We met Yury Di Pasquale in February 2013. She listened carefully to our needs and found us the perfect house. Alonso Hernandez was the attorney and the transaction was easier then buying a house i… Read more
Working with Yury has been a delight. My husband and I recently purchased a home with Yury as our realtor. She listened to our needs and never tried to show us something outside of those parameters. T… Read more
Yury was spectacular in selling our property. She knows the area and how to highlight its features. She gives every bit of professionalism and stays in contact with you every step of the way. You neve… Read more
We had a fantastic experience when we bought our house in Chuburna. Yury took care of everything and it was a smooth and pleasant experience. We love coming down to Yucatan and wish we could spend m… Read more
Dear Yury, I can’t thank you enough for your attention to detail and your warm and caring unselfishness. From the beginning of the sale till the last you were on top of it. It was an easy and stress… Read more
Muchissimas gracias Yury por ayudarme a la venta de mi terreno. Eres una persona encantadora y una agente de real estate sumamente profesional, hiciste que desde tan lejos me sintiese siempre segura… Read more
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