Yucatan Living
Expatriates living, working & playing in Merida and the Yucatan
Schools in Merida 2018
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...
Daily Life
Learning English in the Yucatan
As expats in the Yucatan, we spend a lot of time concerned with new languages, whether it's Spanish or Mayan. It's easy to overlook that, for locals, learning English is just as significant in term...
Local Culture
A Jewel of Colonial Architecture (TY)
Absolute perfection in this colorful and well-designed home in an excellent location...
For Sale in Yucatan
Casa Tunich - Comfort & Tradition (TY)
Casa Tunich is entirely updated for modern living with colorful pasta tiles, stone, built in wood furnishings, wrought iron...
For Sale in Yucatan
Ultimate Art Deco Perfection In Santa Lucia! (TY)
The focus of the home is the peaceful and very private garden and pool, designed for easy maintenance, with all main rooms opening directly to the outdoor living room/terrace and veranda.
For Sale in Yucatan
Current Events
July 18 2018
- Catholic Service at St. Ildefonso Cathedral
- Catholic Service at Parish of Santiago Apostol
- Babytime - Storytime for Little Ones
- Chelem: Art and Wine Wednesdays
- Walking tour: Amazing tombs and mausoleums
- Tour of the General Cemetery of Merida
- Video Mapping projections at Casa Montejo
July 19 2018
- Catholic Service at St. Ildefonso Cathedral
- Catholic Service at Parish of Santiago Apostol
- Al-Anon Meeting in English
- AA Discussion Meetings in English
- Yucatecan Serenade in Parque Santa Lucia
- Serenade in Santa Lucia Park
July 20 2018
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Latest Articles
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Schools in Merida 2018
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...
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Learning English in the Yucatan
As expats in the Yucatan, we spend a lot of time concerned with new languages, whether it's Spanish or Mayan. It's easy to overlook that,...
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A Jewel of Colonial Architecture (TY)
Absolute perfection in this colorful and well-designed home in an excellent location...
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Casa Tunich - Comfort & Tradition (TY)
Casa Tunich is entirely updated for modern living with colorful pasta tiles, stone, built in wood furnishings, wrought iron...
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Ultimate Art Deco Perfection In Santa Lucia! (TY)
The focus of the home is the peaceful and very private garden and pool, designed for easy maintenance, with all main rooms opening directly to the outdoor living room/terrace and veranda.
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Teach ESL Online
Update VIPKID now offers a native app for phone and desktop to improve communication and avoid technical difficulties. T...
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Yucatan Homes and Lots
With over 16 years of Mexican Real Estate experience we have become the leader in this competitive market.
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Na’atik opens English Language Library in the Zona Maya
English language learners get new resource in Quintana Roo
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Photo Essays
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Tekax Hilljam 2017
Young riders rocketing down the Yucatan's biggest hill...click the first 4 images to SEE animated gifs of the action!
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Friends of Cozumel
Tiny feet and big smiles at the annual back-to-school charitable event where 500 students received shoes and school supplies.
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CAPP Students and Sponsors
Sponsors spent an afternoon with 17 students who attended, including 2 college graduates. All these young Yucatecans were supported through primeria and high school, and have now gone on to college...
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Corner Plaques
Here is just a sampling of those enchanting little tiles on so many corners in Merida...
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Good Friday in Acanceh
Every year on Good Friday, the town of Acanceh re-enacts the Passion of the Christ...
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Yucatan Photos by Ralph Blessing
Reader and photographer Ralph Blessing shares some of his favorite Yucatan photos...
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Flowers and Trees of Yucatan
The profusion of flowers and flowering trees in and around Merida never ceases to delight us...
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The Art of Joseph Kurhajec
A visit to the studios and galleries with the art of Joseph Kurhajec
Save the Melipona bee!
Colmena-Beehive Problem in La Ermita , Merida, Centro I have 2 beautiful Melipona bee hives in my house within a "ruin" wall, they are very high up and very safe there, they are not bothered.... Th…
Bananto Tue, May 22nd, 2018The Cost of Living in Merida Yucatan
First off, amazing article. It saved me a lot of research time. My wife and I loved it. I'm medically retired through the military and was wondering if you've bumped into any other vets in Merida. I'…
Carlos Trejo Fri, May 18th, 2018Mayan Language for Beginners
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Maria Tue, May 15th, 2018Caring For Aging Loved Ones in Yucatan
Thank you Mario for sharing such a personal story.…
John Rinehart Mon, May 7th, 2018Commercial Octopus Farming in Sisal
Dear Sir, We are one of the leading companies selling octopus balls in Japan and looking for more octopus to buy. We are very interested in your work, octopus farming. Would you please tell us how it…
Naomi Pryor Wed, May 2nd, 2018Job Wanted: Professional Aerospace / Automotive Quality Engineer
Searching for position in aerospace engineering as a design checker. 31 years experience in aerospace. Prefer contract engineering position with U.S. company located in Merida, Mexico.…
Mr. John Hall Thu, April 19th, 2018Updated: Hospitals in Yucatan
Looking for good insurance for my Mexican wife she is a national but I want good insurance for her she doesnt work and I don't think she qualified for gov insurance…
Mike Mon, April 16th, 2018