City Life Category
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 […]
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) […]
Restoring and Remodeling Colonial Buildings in Merida
A recent study by two Mexican architects came to the conclusion that Mérida is a perfect place to invest in old colonial buildings and that investors are beginning to see the value in Mérida’s downtown area. “Purchase and remodel a colonial in a rundown (but not out!) neighborhood and you will not only raise the […]
The Costa Maya and Chetumal
The Costa Maya & Chetumal If you are looking to invest in the Caribbean, but have found that the prices around Cancun and the Riviera Maya have gotten way out your price range, you may want to take a look a little father south on the Mexican coast to an area called the Costa Maya […]
Retiring in the Yucatan
Retiring in the Yucatan White sandy beaches, rich culture and caring vibrant people have elevated Mexico into one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Known equally as a spring break mecca for college students and as an charming paradise to retreat and relax, foreigners are beginning to see the appeal and choosing Mexico […]
Affordable Healthcare in Mexico
Nowadays you cannot go anywhere without hearing someone talk about the healthcare issue. With this debate fired up in the United States, the option for Americans seeking healthcare in Mexico is making the news again. On August 14, 2009, Reuters News Service wrote an article about the experiences of retired police officer Bob Ritz. […]