Why Mérida Keeps Landing on ‘House Hunters International’
In 15-plus years, the show has returned to the city more than a dozen times, even as prices have soared. What’s the appeal?
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New Country Club in Uayma Planned Near Chichén ItzáA 296-acre residential project joins two other developments seeking environmental permits from Yucatán's state government
The Yucatán state government is accepting public input for environmental permits on three major projects, including a sprawling country club development in Uayma, a town 27.6 miles northeast of Chichén Itzá. The Secretaría de Desarrollo Sustentable (SDS) announced the consultation period for Umaya Eco Residencial, an industrial warehouse complex in Mérida and an organic fertilizer…
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The Dos & Don’ts of Attracting Beautiful Birds to Your Yard
Few things are more satisfying than stepping out into your backyard to the flash of a hummingbird’s wing, the tapping of a woodpecker, or the sight of a parrot munching on a mango up high. When it comes to attracting birds to your yard, the Yucatán is fairly easy, given the large number of species…
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Karen Rauch Carter Sets Us Straight About the Art of Feng Shui
Karen Rauch Carter, a renowned feng shui expert, author, and consultant living in Mérida, has dedicated her career to helping people create harmony between themselves and their environments. Her approach to this ancient art is both practical and profound, focusing on energy patterns that impact daily life. Karen will lead a luncheon conversation, sponsored by…
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Casa Xixim Tulum: Sustainable Luxury in Secluded Soliman Bay
On Soliman Bay in Tulum, Mexico, Casa Xixim is a 4,800-square-foot net-neutral villa that balances ecological responsibility with contemporary comfort in an ecologically protected setting. Conceived by architect Scott Specht of Specht Novak, the villa’s design creates a seamless dialogue between architecture and nature. The interiors showcase authentic regional craftsmanship, featuring custom pasta tiles made…
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2025 home tour benefits education in Progreso
Step inside stunning beachfront homes while supporting local students at the 7th Annual Progreso Home Tour on Saturday, March 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Progreso. This cherished snowbird season tradition benefits the Progreso Apoyo Program AC, providing vital scholarships to promising students in Progreso, Chicxulub, and Flamboyanes. The 2025 tour showcases six…
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Building harmony: An architect’s vision for the future
Architecture is both an art and a science, requiring a sense of balance, responsibility, and collaboration to create meaningful and lasting structures, Francisco Javier Sánchez Román told an audience at the Merida English Library. The architect, owner of Montea Arquitectos, introduced his book Architecture: Weakness and Strength while sharing his insights into the challenges and…
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Mérida architect presents his book at library meet-and-greet
In the new book Architecture: Weakness and Strength, Mérida architect Francisco Javier Sánchez Román describes the problems and prescribes some solutions for anyone building a home from scratch in Yucatán. The author will discuss his book at a Mérida English Library meet-and-greet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30. This event is free and open to…
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2024 Showcase of Homes celebrates Henry Ponce
The 14th edition of the Mérida Showcase of Homes focuses on one single architect, Henry Ponce, who is celebrating 30 years in business. The self-guided tour, on Sunday, Nov. 24, aims to highlight not only the Historic Center but also the architectural richness of three traditional neighborhoods in Mérida: Itzimná, Col. México, and Alcalá Martín….
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Casa Bestia: Broad strokes and dramatic flourishes transform a plain home
You can do a lot even when your property’s width is just 4.5 meters or under 15 feet. It’s just that, as artists Ken and Jeanne Ashman say, you have to “get creative.” They bought the fairly plain shotgun house on a quiet Centro street to serve as a workshop studio, with some gallery space,…
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Laura Kirar’s Moroccan moment at Hacienda Subin
In her own words, Hacienda Subin co-owner Laura Kirar dissects the details of her newly finished Morocco Room When I began the restoration of our hacienda in the Yucatán, I knew it would be a challenge to honor the history while bringing in my own design sensibilities. The house is over 300 years old, with…
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Monica Rezman’s harmonious blend of art, architecture, and light comes to life
Artist Monica Rezman’s transition to Mérida was prompted by the growing challenges of maintaining her Chicago home while frequently traveling. “I went back to put my house on the market because I’m just going back too much to take care of it,” she explains. In 2018, after an extensive search, Monica found a property in…
That’s all for now
That’s all for now