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Topic: Interviews

The new kid on the language school block is a big school with a short name, Habla. Doug Tanoury and Robin Young sat down with Marimar and Kurt, the owners of Habla, to find out what makes this new school so different…

Topic: Culture

In the quiet corners of Merida and the state of Yucatan, a cultural envoy from the United States is bringing the gift of music to old and young alike…

Topic: Daily Life

Our good friend Reg is an avid bicyclist, and has spent hours bicycling in cities around the world. He brings us his best tips and ideas for safety and enjoyment on a bicycle in Merida…

Topic: Art

There seems to be a lot more going on in the Merida Art World these days… here’s a quick update on random events, people and circumstances that we find interesting…

Topic: Food

With all the fruit at our fingertips here in the Yucatan, you’d think there would be more in the way of jams and preserves. We have found some wonderful marmalade recipes, but also discovered it is not a tradition here…


Current News, Events & Art

Topic: News
June 29, 2009
This week in the news, President Obama helps to bring visitors back to Mexico. Also, lobsters, scorpions, placas and no alcohol this weekend in Mexico! Find out why...
Topic: Events
June 29, 2009
This week Merida is privileged to host an exhibit of artworks by the famous Spanish artist Goya. There is also another tango dance party, multiple films, trova music and much more!
Topic: Art
LAST UPDATED: June 30, 2009: Look for the new art map and new shows in various galleries and museums in town. There's a a performance art piece at the MACAY, and a date for the opening of the new show at the MACAY in July.
Topic: Events
Check our new ongoing events page for a quick look at ongoing events and classes which are held every week in Merida.

Most Commented Articles

Topic: Yucatan Survivor
Finding a school for your English-speaking child in Merida is not easy if you don't speak Spanish. We've done some of the legwork for you...
Topic: Culture
After moving to Mexico, we were confronted with a whole new set of Spanish names, unusual nicknames and names you'll probably only find in Yucatan...
Topic: Real Estate in Yucatan
Colonial homes in a tropical city like Merida are nothing like most of the homes we extranjeros are used to living in. We fall in love with these stately beauties... but then we have to take care of them. We have a lot to learn. Let's start with what to look for at the very beginning with some tips from Jorge Sosa, the Handyman...
Topic: News
March 15, 2007
The most powerful gringo in the world has taken his secret service, barricades, fighter jets, helicopter gunships, sharp-shooters and aircraft carrier and gone home...
Topic: Yucatan Survivor
We promised to explain why you should not put paper in a Mexican toilet, and we’re not going to let you down...