Merida is one of the fastest growing cities in Mexico, it’s also currently a very ‘on trend’ vacation destination and living in Merida is currently A Very Cool Thing To Do*. People are flocking to Merida from all around the world; relocating and vacationing. Many of the people moving to Read more…
If you’re visiting Merida and want to ensure you both get the most out of your trip AND visit thoughtfully and sustainably, with as little negative impact on the city as possible, then here are a few suggestions to make your trip to Merida simpler. There may be affiliate links Read more…
Whether you live in Merida or are just visiting, there should always be space in a busy schedule for a massage, right? If you’re looking for the best massage in Merida then this article will help you figure it all out. I’ve split the article into three sections: medical Read more…
In a life jam-packed with adventure, excitement and enthusiasm I feel extremely fortunate to have had yet another truly fabulous experience whilst exploring my beloved Mexico. This time my adventure was aided by eco-tourism agency Co’ox Mayab and the lovely people of San Agustin ejido, in rural southern Yucatan, who Read more…
Street art in Merida may not have the same reputation as street art in other Mexican cities such as Oaxaca, Monterrey, La Paz, or Mexico City but it’s still Mexico and there is still a lively street-art scene to explore. I highly recommend keeping your eyes open if you’re in Read more…
Looking for something slightly different to do in Merida? Quite fancy seeing another side to this beautiful and fascinating city? Then why not grab a hat and a large bottle of water and head on over to the cemetery for a totally different experience? This outing is perfect for everyone, Read more…
If you’re looking for a great day out whilst staying in Merida, then I highly recommend the Mayapan ruins plus a cenote as a fabulous option. What could make for a more fabulous day than a bit of history and a refreshing wild-swim? There may be affiliate links in this Read more…
You can thank me later. I did you all a massive service. I’m like that, you see. I persuaded my husband and kids to walk around the centre of Merida looking for local chocolate just so we could review it all for you. I figured that people want to know, Read more…
Uxmal is an utterly delightful Mayan archaeological site about an hour from Merida. It is the biggest and best-known Maya ruin along the Ruta Puuc and is considered to be one of the most important ruins in Mexico. Although firmly on the tourist trail, it’s far less busy than ruins Read more…
Where To Find The Best Ice-creams In Merida When you’re in a city as consistently hot as Merida then ice-cream becomes a pretty important part of life. Truly. Ice-cream in Merida is not about humouring the children, ice-cream in Merida is a serious business and a business you really Read more…