Few things are as enjoyable as a terrace overlooking the sea. But when it comes to maintaining that view year-round, there’s a lot to take into consideration if you want to keep your slice of paradise in the best possible condition.
Architects around Yucatán are fluent in beach development. They...
Before Richard and Lena Nichols rebuilt Hacienda Dzbikak, the giant estate in Umán had been in a state of deterioration for five decades. The last exciting thing to happen there was a fire that devastated the warehouse.
Their timing was good. It was 2005, and property bargains could still be...
The starting point at Casa Desnuda, or Naked House in English, is a bare rectangular block. There are lots of them, exposed throughout the private home of architects Victor Cruz and Atahualpa Hernández Salazar of Taller Estilo.
Big decisions were made based on the proportion of that 20-by-40-centimeter block. But...
Newly renovated Casa Maca is best described as modern yet pure.
This historic former residence from the Porfiriato era is in Mérida, a few steps from one of the city's most iconic boulevards, the Paseo de Montejo.
The architects were fortunate to find the property had good bones. After removing...
Nicholas Sanders of Yucatan Beach & City Property shares his checklist for property-buying success:
Mérida is a true success story and has transformed over the years. Many people, expats and nationals alike, are realizing the many benefits of life here. The Yucatán is safe, affordable, and an excellent choice for...
This morning in Josefina Larraín Lagos’ own home, which she designed with architect husband Salvador Reyes, serenity would be a struggle for most people.
Men on ropes are rappelling from a tall mango tree, tasked with cutting back its branches. Limbs are falling left and right. The younger of her...
A rare, artisanal retreat beckons on a quiet street in Mérida.
Marilyn Rogers, who passed away in August, was someone who loved cooking and catering. She could be found hosting friends or sharing her cooking with neighbors (she didn’t speak much Spanish, but food is an international language).
This idea was the foundation of the kitchen she built before the native...
Cats replaced people as my friends soon after quarantine 2020 began.
Watching the street took on a new fascination after lockdown. The utility roof was meant for ventilator and air conditioning equipment, not for cocktails, but it afforded us a view of the street. So we got into the habit...
