Living in Mérida Posts
March 11, 2026
Cartel News in Mexico… and We Didn’t Even Know
The Reality of Living in Mérida, Yucatán One 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 checking in.Message…
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…
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 Yucatán the traditions t…