Insights on Culture, Lifestyle, and Travel in Mérida
Best Mayan Ruins to Visit from Mérida, Mexico
Discover the best Mayan ruins you can visit from Mérida – including Chichén Itzá, Uxmal, and hidden gems perfect for day trips across the Yucatán.
Best Time to Visit Mérida, Mexico (2025 Guide)
Find the best time to visit Mérida, Mexico in 2025. Weather, festivals, holidays, day trips, and insider travel tips – all in one helpful guide.
Expats in Mérida, Mexico: A Digital Nomad’s Guide
Live and work remotely in Mérida, Mexico. Learn about cost of living, internet, safety, community, visas, and why expats love this Yucatán hotspot in 2025.
La Biciruta in Mérida, Mexico (2025 Guide)
Join La Biciruta in Mérida, Mexico – a weekly Sunday bike event along Paseo de Montejo, perfect for families and active travelers in 2025.
Retirement in Mérida, Mexico – Living Well in 2025
Why retire in Mérida, Mexico? Explore lifestyle, costs, safety, and healthcare in one of Mexico’s most attractive retirement destinations.
The Emerald Coast of Mexico (2025 Travel Guide)
Discover the Emerald Coast of Yucatán, Mexico – top beaches, guided tours, flamingo hotspots, water sports, and travel tips for Sisal, Progreso, and beyond.
Weekly Events in Mérida Mexico – Things to Do in 2025
Discover weekly events in Mérida Mexico in 2025 – from free cultural shows to Sunday bike rides. Updated guide to the best things to do every week.
What to Know About Mérida, Mexico in 2025
Explore Mérida, Mexico – a safe, vibrant city with colonial charm, top food, and easy access to Mayan ruins, cenotes, and cultural attractions.
Yucatán’s Cenotes – A Guide for Mérida Travelers
Discover the best cenotes near Mérida and across the Yucatán Peninsula – from hidden gems and hacienda cenotes to cave pools, water parks, and more.
Best Festivals in Mérida, Mexico 2025 – Full Schedule
Discover Mérida’s top festivals month by month in 2025 – from cultural parades and food fairs to music events and holiday celebrations. Full schedule.
Explore the Best Locations Across Mérida, Mexico
All about 130 Grados Steakhouse in Mérida (2025)
Are you a lover of a good steak? As the name suggests, the small 130° Steakhouse serves meat in a variety of cuts.
All about Acuaparque in Mérida, Mexico (2025 Guide)
Acuaparque - a large area outside the centre – is popular with residents of Mérida's southeast, as well as birdwatchers.
All about Art Gallery Caracol Púrpura in Mérida (2025)
Caracol Púrpura offers Mexican art and sculptures in several small galleries and also the cafe Portavía.
All About Artesanaria: Handicrafts in Mérida (2025 Guide)
Artesanaria is located directly across from Parque de Santa Lucia. You'll find traditional Yucatecan handicrafts.
All about Baretto Espresso Bar in Mérida, Mexico (2025)
Baretto Espresso Bar is a small café on Calle 47, the Restaurant Row in Mérida, right next to Café Marmalade.
All about Barrio Frenezí in Mérida, Mexico (2025 Guide)
Barrio Frenezí is an small amusement park. The park is located inside the shopping mall La Isla Mérida.
All about Boho Spa Center in Mérida, Mexico (2025)
After a hot, active day in Mérida, unwinding with a relaxing massage at a Boho Spa Center is a great way to recharge.
All about Cafeteria Pop in Mérida, Mexico (2025)
The long-standing establishment Cafeteria Pop is two blocks north of Plaza Grande - a local favorite since 1971.
All about Cafetería Impala in Mérida, Mexico (2025)
Cafetería Impala offers a casual dining experiences. You get sandwiches, hamburgers and Mexican food.
All about Casa Duarte Molina in Mérida, Mexico (2025)
Casa Molina Duarte is a remarkable building, located on Paseo de Montejo, and abandoned for many years.
Day Trips from Mérida, Mexico
Acanceh: Ancient Maya Ruins in Mexico (2025 Travel Guide)
Acanceh is a small town slightly south of Mérida and ancient Maya archaeological site (with stucco elements of gods).
All about Campeche in Mexico: History, Culture & Travel Guide
Campeche is the capital of the state of Campeche in Mexico and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999.
All About Cancún in Mexico (2025 Travel Guide)
Cancún is a major city on the Caribbean coast of Mexico and it is the center of the Riviera Maya resort area.
All about Celestún in Yucatán, Mexico (2025 Travel Guide)
Celestún is a beautiful biosphere reserve with beaches, mangrove forests, flamingos and many other wildlife.
All about Cenote San Ignacio in Yucatán, Mexico (2025)
Cenote San Ignacio is in Chocholoá. You'll find a garden, hammocks, pool, water landscape and also a restaurant.
All about Cenote Suytun in Yucatán (2025 Travel Guide)
The spectacular Cenote Suytun is close to Valladolid and the place is well-known for very "instagramable" photos.
All about Cenote X'Batun in Yucatán (2025 Travel Guide)
The two small cenotes X'batun and Dzonbacal are located on the same site and a bit off the beaten path.
All about Cenote Zazil Tunich in Yucatán, Mexico (2025)
Cenote Zazil Tunich is a large cenote that is completely underground and a breathtakingly beautiful experience.
All about Cenotes Santa Bárbara in Yucatán (2025 Guide)
Between the towns of Cuzamá and Homún, the Cenotes Santa Bárbara include four amazing cenotes.
Chichén Itzá – Maya Ruins in Mexico (2025 Travel Guide)
The Archaeological site of Chichén Itzá is one of the Seven New Wonders of the World and the most visited attraction.