Homes

The easy bargains are gone. For US property hunters, the dollar weakened while the Mexican currency became the “super peso.” Plus, demand is up for Mérida properties that 10 or 15 years ago might have been had for a song. So property hunters who lack deep pockets need to...

Walk from your beautiful Progreso mansion to the beach in a minute. And it’s one of the nicest beaches in Progreso, in a tranquil part of the city’s east side.  Or just enjoy the view of the water and nearby rooftops from the private third-floor rooftop terrace. This house is...

An iconic Chinese-themed house in Col. México is on the market. Its real estate listing offers a glimpse of what's inside the flamboyant green pagoda-themed property. And anyone who's ever driven by the house must have been curious about what's inside.  The huge six-bedroom property on Calle 19 and Avenida Libano...

A talk with artist Trey Speegle and architect Erik González about one of Mérida's most talked-about new homes.

This Chuburná beach home is a testament to the power of collaboration, a love for artistry, and coastal living

Get out your comfortable shoes and prepare to be invited into six luxurious private homes in Centro. Fundación BAI's annual Showcase of Homes has returned for a 13th time, and six amazing private properties are on the self-guided tour. The event briefly lifts the veil on a range of private...

Photographs by Richard Leo Johnson Around the corner is an early 20th-century movie theater refashioned into someone’s home. Over the back wall is a new home with sleek, white modern walls and endless gardens under development. Down the street are a famous photographer and a longtime local real estate agent...

Pasta tile floors, practical in a hot and humid climate like Yucatán’s, started emulating decorative rugs and carpets here in the 1890s. These mosaic tiles are often brightly colored with flamboyant floral or geometric patterns that, for generations, were commonly favored in traditional Yucatecan homes. After falling out of...

I've learned a lot about living in Yucatán's coastal communities thanks to the annual Progreso Home Tours. Living in the Centro, I had a narrow idea about living in a beach town. But most people aren't living their daily lives in beachfront houses, with all the pros and cons...

Are you a visionary with a masochistic streak? Or do you find original details worth the effort to bring back to life?

A French-style mansion reminiscent of Versailles is on the market in Mérida for just over 50 million pesos — or around US$3 million.

Escape to your private paradise nestled along 40 meters of pristine coastline between Telchac Puerto and San Crisanto.