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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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]