Is This the Most Luxurious Mansion in Mérida?
A French-style mansion reminiscent of Versailles is on the market in Mérida for just over 50 million pesos — or around US$3 million.
Should I Restore or Build New? The Age-Old Question
The easy bargains are gone. For property hunters with dollars that 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, it’s time for a strategy. Some tips from pros: Your key considerations when deciding…
A rural renovation in Yucatán follows rock-solid tradition
Peace will come again, one day, to David W. Keelan’s modest property in Dzoyaxché. But that won’t happen until the contractors are gone, including Don Pedro, a bricklayer whose grandfather and mother once lived in this 100-year-old house. Then David will finally have the peace and quiet that drew him from the Centro to this…
Building a home in Yucatán? Advice from a 2nd-generation Yucatecan architect
Jorge Alberto Mijangos Loeza of Constructora Mijangos spots trends as well as red flags.
Paint it purple: A bold color makes Casa Pulpo pop
A vacation home owned by a family of five from the United States fills their time away with color. Casa Pulpo — the Octopus House — was originally built at the beginning of the 20th century in Mérida’s Santa Ana neighborhood. Today, with a strong assist from a daring exterior hue, the home renovated by…
Casa Maca contrasts Yucatán chukum and Mexican pink
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 any damaged finishings, Workshop, Diseño…
Shopping for a home with your eyes wide open
Most buyers fall into three categories. Which one are you?
A private paradise at your Yucatán country estate
Ideal for those who want to live surrounded by the biodiversity that Yucatan offers, here is 13,936 square meters of land, 450 square meters of construction. Fruit-bearing and ornamental trees and plants; large areas to have an organic garden, melipona bees; fenced livestock area with capacity for 30 cage-free hens; plus three warehouses with a…
Colonial new to the market is large, luscious and unspoiled
Mérida Living has just listed its largest property in the Centro, a large and unspoiled treasure on Calle 47. Villa 47 starts at 13.5 meters wide and expands to over 40 meters toward the rear. This is an extremely rare feature in Merida Centro nowadays. Its owners have left original features untouched: Among its many…
Yucatán’s new high-cost apartment trend and housing crisis
Historically, apartment living has been relatively uncommon in Mérida, with the majority of new towers and condominiums having been built in the last decade.
Arkilätt: Enlightened architecture in Mérida
For a year and a half, Arkilätt has been designing, remodeling, and building in Mérida, Yucatán. Their emphasis is in restoration, and lighting design.
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