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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 […]
Noche Blanca with Friends at SOHO Gallery
Noche Blanca with Friends at SOHO Gallery Stopped at one of the popular art Galleries in Merida named SOHO. Saw lots of friends all enjoying the night touring around the city’s cultural and artistic events that went on until 2 a.m. As part of the wide range of cultural activities called Noche Blanca (White Night) […]
State of Yucatan Promotional Video- I Discovered Yucatan
This is the promotional video for the State of Yucatan. Yo Descubri Yucatan (I Discovered Yucatan). Who said there was nothing to do in the Yucatan? Click on the link below to go to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AxW5k5QR5g&ref=nf Yury State of Yucatan Promotional Video- I Discovered Yucatan
Vehicle Permit and Immigration Status
Vehicle Permit and Immigration Status Below is a link that I found very helpful in understanding the new laws concerning foreign plated vehicles here in Mexico and how it relates to your immigration status. https://blog.mexi-go.ca/understanding-the-new-rules-for-your-car-in-mexico/ I hope it helps you out as well. Yury
Hang Your Hammock Mexico! Video Tour of Casa Santa Fe
Check out the first video episode of Hang Your Hammock Mexico starring me Yury. Be nice it is my first video recording. I have to say that Javier Polanco who filmed and directed the video had a lot of patience working with such an amateur as myself. Enjoy the video! Yury Hang Your Hammock […]