Learn about the health benefits and spiritual implications of this ancient Mesoamerican sweat lodge ceremony.
Sak Nik Nahal - The White Conscience of Flowering
An important traditional food source with beautiful plumage.
The popularity of Volkswagen Beetles is one of the first enigmas that struck us upon arrival to the Yucatan. Perhaps if we’d been aroun...
This modern home for sale is located in the much sought-after district of Santa Ana
Beachfront lot with a good foundation already built...
This amazing architect-designed house is located in the increasingly popular neighborhood of Chem Bech
Where to find Thanksgiving dinner in and around Merida this year.
What's not to love? Updated regularly, so check back for more smiles soon...
Young riders rocketing down the Yucatan's biggest hill...click the first 4 images to SEE animated gifs of the action!
Tiny feet and big smiles at the annual back-to-school charitable event where 500 students received shoes and school supplies.
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...
Here is just a sampling of those enchanting little tiles on so many corners in Merida...
Every year on Good Friday, the town of Acanceh re-enacts the Passion of the Christ...
Reader and photographer Ralph Blessing shares some of his favorite Yucatan photos...
The profusion of flowers and flowering trees in and around Merida never ceases to delight us...
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
Pehk’ K’een Sheeda Shoona, ch’upla Suhk…
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