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Living in Mérida Posts

Nov. 27, 2025

Supervising Construction in Mexico: Why It's Essential (and How to Do It Right)

Building a home is an exciting venture, a dream realized brick by brick. But when that dream unfolds in a foreign land, like the vibrant and culturally rich Mexico, the importance of diligent supervision becomes paramount. In this blog post, we'll d…

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Nov. 6, 2025

Culture Spotlight: Hanal Pixán vs. Día de Muertos — How They’re Celebrated in Mérida

Every autumn in Mexico, the veil between life and death grows thin — and nowhere is this more beautifully expressed than through Hanal Pixan in Merida, Yucatán. While many know about Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead), here in Yuca…

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Oct. 24, 2025

Why You Can’t Flush Toilet Paper in Mérida | This Might Be a Bad Idea

If you’re planning a move to Mérida, here’s something most real estate listings won’t tell you: the city doesn’t actually have a centralized sewer system—and that’s exactly why you can’t flush toilet …

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