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Yucatan At Home
An unbelievable oasis awaits in the heart of bustling Centro Histórico
Get away from it all just two blocks from Mérida’s main square.
But you need a real casona — a...
4 tips to consider before building on Yucatán’s Gulf...
Few things are as enjoyable as a terrace overlooking...
An unbelievable oasis awaits in the heart of bustling...
Get away from it all just two blocks from...
El Campestre, from countryside retreat to a thriving neighborhood...
The area today known as Fraccionamiento Campestre has its origins in the 1940s but really saw development begin in earnest in the 1950s.
Deborah LaChapelle masters the art of conjuring cloud-like hues...
After two decades in Mérida, her homes are among the most distinctive around. They are richly styled, embrace available materials and connect to their surroundings.
Features
ArchaeologyPOPULARExploring Mesoamerica's ancient past
Archaeology Monday
The grand city of Cholula and its sacred pyramid — the largest in the world
Nestled in the central Mexican highlands and surrounded by Mexico's most iconic volcanic chain lay the ancient city of Cholula.
Ancient San Miguelito is Cancún’s unknown Mayan wonder
Tucked between five-star resorts along Cancún’s hotel zone sits the remains of the prehispanic settlement of San Miguelito.
Archaeology Monday
Tlatelolco: A story of violence, sacrifice, and the birth of modern Mexico
Tlatelolco is fairly unique among archaeological sites in Mexico, as both its ancient and contemporary histories evoke intense feelings.
Mexico's new wave of expats need to 'face the truth'
Advice,Mexico
Ancient San Miguelito is Cancún’s unknown Mayan wonder
Archaeology Monday
5 reasons to make Flores, Guatemala, your next holiday destination
Features,Getaways
Here is why moving the Mérida airport farther away seems unlikely
Features
New Netflix movie is a romantic comedy shot entirely in Yucatán
Culture,Features
LATEST NEWS
Does Yucatán’s red tide mean seafood isn’t safe to eat?
Red tides have been detected along the coasts of Yucatán this past weekend in Telchac, Chicxulub, and San Crisanto.
Mexico’s Caribbean coast continues to battle against record levels of seaweed
The presence of seaweed in the Caribbean is nothing new, but has increased dramatically over the past few years.
AMLO and Vila to tour Mérida’s La Plancha
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Gov. Mauricio Vila Dosal will tour Mérida’s La Plancha later today.
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How Mexico built Cancun from scratch
When deciding to build a brand new resort city from the ground up, the federal government just didn't happen upon Cancun.
Confused, jealous wife stabs husband after seeing her younger self in old photos
A woman stabbed her husband several times after thinking she found photos of him with a younger woman.
It turns out that she herself...
The end of Maruchans: Why instant soups are banned in Mexico
Profeco announced that instant soups will be withdrawn from the market because they are considered harmful to the health of consumers.
YUCATÁN AT HOME
García Ginerés, a classic neighborhood with a dash of international flavor
García Ginerés is one of Mérida’s oldest neighborhoods outside the downtown core. For the past couple of decades, Mérida’s younger generations have dismissed it...
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Jaw-dropping extravagance at every turn in this private Itzimná sanctuary
A rare, artisanal retreat beckons on a quiet street in Mérida.
A California artist finds a new life, and new fans, in a remote part of Yucatán
Trading Los Angeles for a new life in Yucatán would never be easy. But the payoff has been huge for Monica Petrus, an artist who has become “Monica de Hocabá,” and a bit of a celebrity.
Preview: The BAI Showcase of Homes gets personal for 2021
This year, nobody has to schedule their flights to Mérida around Fundación BAI's big fundraiser.
FEATURES
Mexico’s new wave of expats need to ‘face the truth’
The expat backlash is here. It hit a crescendo in late July, and for wanderlust types who have found their home-from-home abroad, it’s time...
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The end of Maruchans: Why instant soups are banned in Mexico
Profeco announced that instant soups will be withdrawn from the market because they are considered harmful to the health of consumers.
To import or not to import your stuff to Mexico? That is the question.
If you are considering purchasing a home in Mexico, one of the many questions is whether it is best to pack up and ship all your earthly possessions or buy new.
‘What if I overstay my tourist visa in Mexico?’
“What happens if I overstay my tourist visa?” is the question lawyers and immigration consultants are being asked.
It's not like you can visit our...
The amazing birds of Yucatán
The Yucatan peninsula is home to some of Mexico’s most beautiful and exuberants birds, 565 of them to be exact.
On the Market
Jaw-dropping extravagance at every turn in this private Itzimná sanctuary
A rare, artisanal retreat beckons on a quiet street in Mérida.
Casa Alta Blanca: Easy, peaceful beach living
When John Bradshaw and Alan DiCamillo, two Centro residents from the U.S., built their Telchac house, they chose a lot three rows in from...
Casa del Águila: Just the right location for $150,000
This centuries-old colonial in Santiago is just waiting for you to complete its makeover. Located between Santiago and Santa Lucia parks on a non-bus...
Dazzling 1-story dream home in Bosques de San Jose
A spacious and dazzling one-story residence is on the market in Bosques de San José, in Cholul.
Its design combines modernity, sophistication and luxury...
Casa Palomitos is the kind of colonial property that’s become rare
A fixer with an amazing wow features, Casa Palomitos is grand, gorgeous and needs some love.