Making Mexican Tamales I discovered that in the Yucatan (which is where Merida is located), the tamales are very different from the usual Mexican style ones. Making authentic Mexican tamales is a time-consuming, labour intensive job. I …
Living in Mexico - food costs The cost of living in Mexico can vary tremendously, and depending on the area your rent and utilities will vary a lot. If you live in a community of expats …
Puerto Progreso Yucatan Things to DoThere is a small but very active community of expats living in Progreso Mexico and many live in the community year round. They have created a fantastic inclusive community that has …
Traditional Mexican Dresses In the Yucatan, we often saw the women and girls dressed in beautiful Mexican embroidered dresses or huipiles as they are known there. They were white, colourfully embroidered with glorious flowers, vines and …
Templo de los Falos at Uxmal Mexico One of the best things about visiting Mexico is taking the opportunity to explore some of the many Mayan temples and sites that are being discovered every day. There …
Top 10 tips for living in the Yucatan The best place to live in Mexico is on the Yucatan coast We moved to the Yucatan, specifically Chelem as part of our retirement agenda. We chose this because we felt …
Playing in Playa del Carmen and a review of the Wyndham Maya Hotel Playa del Carmen, Mexico can be a tad confusing particularly when you drive to it as opposed to flying in. There is Playa del …
Navigating the Lucas Galvez Market, Merida Looking for something to do in Merida that's a little off the beaten path? Look no further than a great tour of the Lucas Galvez market in Merida Centro in …
Chuburna Living the Ex-Pat Life in Mexico Chuburna is located on the northern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, right beside Chelem and pretty much the farthest village from Progreso (by literally about a 20-minute car ride). …
The Best Brunch in Tulum at El Pez As expats living and housesitting in the Yucatan (but gulf side) we decided to take a weekend break and head to the Caribbean Coast of Playa del Carmen …
Santa Lucia Parque: What to see, do and eat Santa Lucia Parque is a little gem of a square in Merida Mexico. A favourite place for natives and expats to hang out the Parque is shaded …
Tips for living in the Yucatan Helpful tips for living in the Yucatan. We lived on the Gulfside of the Yucatan for a year in a little fishing village called Chelem. You should also know that Yucatecan …
CHICXULUB MEXICO Want to retire to Mexico? Can't decide where you should live?Well, Chicxulub (Chick-shoo-loob) is one of those virtually unknown spots for a safe retirement in Mexico. It is one of the best places in Mexico for …
Mercados & Farmer's Markets in the Yucatan I do love a good Farmer's Market and while we are not spoiled for choice here in the Yucatan, Mexico we are seeing more and more mercados and farmers …
The Legend of the Mayan Aluxes The little people of Mexico The Mayan Legend of the Alux (aloosh). The world is full of myths and legends and many countries have an ongoing belief in a little person …
