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Living in Mérida Posts

So You Moved to Mérida in Summer. Bold Choice.
April 1, 2026

So You Moved to Mérida in Summer. Bold Choice.

Nobody warned you it would feel like living inside a hair dryer. Here's what we actually learned.We arrived in Mérida with six suitcases, big dreams, and absolutely zero understanding of what "hot season" actually meant. We though…
Uber in Mérida Mexico: Do You Need a Car to Live Here?
March 18, 2026

Uber in Mérida Mexico: Do You Need a Car to Live Here?

When we first moved to Mérida, Mexico, we assumed we would eventually need a car.That’s what Americans do, right?You get a car.You drive everywhere.You complain about traffic.You repeat this cycle for the rest of your adult life.S…
Cartel News in Mexico… and We Didn’t Even Know
March 11, 2026

Cartel News in Mexico… and We Didn’t Even Know

The Reality of Living in Mérida, YucatánOne of the funny things about living abroad is that sometimes the news reaches everyone else before it reaches you.A few days ago our phones started lighting up.Friends texting.Family check…