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green text box: a local's guide to all the free things to do in Mérida
Yucatan

Your expert guide to finding free things to do in Mérida

Vacations can be expensive so use this guide to help you figure out all the free things to do in Merida, Mexico when you’re visiting.

By Monica, 4 months23/01/2026 ago
green text box - your expert guide to day of the dead in Mérida. 4 photos - 1 close up of a papier mache skeleton head, 1 of pib being served, 1 of an altar covered in banana leaves and plates, 1 of a group of people in the dark (faces painted, holding lanterns)
Yucatan

Your 2026 Festival Guide: Day of the Dead in Mérida

Find here all you need to know to plan your perfect Day of the Dead trip to Mérida – what to see & do, as well as notes on local culture

By Cassie, 4 months22/01/2026 ago
green text box: how to visit Mérida's cementerio general. 4 photos of the cemetery
Mexico

Everything you need to know about visiting Mérida’s cementerio general

This article will help you plan your trip to Mérida’s cementerio general. It explains how to get there, what to take and what you’ll see.

By Cassie, 4 months21/01/2026 ago
green text box: your expert guide to enjoying carnaval in Mérida. 4 photos of carnaval scenes
Yucatan

Your expert guide to the Mérida Carnaval

The Mérida Carnaval 2025 looks set to be bigger than ever before. Find everything you need to enjoy “¡Amazónico!” right here

By Cordelia, 4 months20/01/2026 ago
green text box: your expert guide to exploring Mérida with kids. 4 photos, 1 of playground, 1 of fairground, one of child being taught to make a hammock and one of a small swimming pool
Mexico

Your expert guide to exploring Mérida with kids

Mérida is full of fun activities for kids. Whether you’re looking for culture, parks or organised activities, you’ll find plenty to keep the kids occupied and happy.

By Cassie, 4 months20/01/2026 ago
Yucatan

Your expert guide to fabulous things to do in Progreso, Mexico

Progreso is a really lovely place to visit, there’s plenty to explore or you can relax in a beach club or frolic on the beach

By Cassie, 4 months14/01/2026 ago
green text box: the best cenote tours to take from Mérida. 4 photos of cenotes (various shades of green water)
Yucatan

The best Mérida cenote tours in 2026

This article offers a selection of the very best cenote tours from Mérida according to MexicoCassie. Find your ideal tour right here!

By Cassie, 4 months14/01/2026 ago
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Mexico

The Maquech Beetle: living jewellery in Mexico

The maquech beetle is something of a strange Yucatecan speciality. Read more to learn about this interesting part of Yucatecan culture.

By Cassie, 4 months13/01/2026 ago
green text box: your expert guide to kid friendly cenotes. 4 photos of cenotes -3 have kids in (1 in kayak, 1 in rubber ring, 1 swimming)
Mexico

Your expert guide to the best cenotes to visit with kids (and nervous swimmers)

Your comprehensive guide to child (and nervous swimmer) friendly cenotes across the Yucatán Peninsula, from Mérida to Tulum.

By Cassie, 4 months13/01/2026 ago
Mexico

Your expert guide to visiting the cenotes in Homún and Cuzamá

If you’re staying in Mérida and planning to visit the nearby cenotes in Homún and Cuzamá, this article will help you plan your trip.

By Monica, 4 months07/01/2026 ago

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