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 am beginning …
Dzibilchaltún a Mayan sacred site in Merida Dzibilchaltún (Ts'íibil Cháaltun) - (I borrowed that from Wikipedia), I still don't know how to pronounce it properly. Translated from the Mayan Dzibilchaltún is the "place where there is writing …
Today's guest post is written by Daniel Caracciolo from Destination Travel. Daniel has been travelling the world for the last couple of years now, always seeking out his next adventure. Alongside his girlfriend Bailey, the …
The Uxmal Ruins in the Yucatan Peninsula Uxmal is about a 45-minute drive from the City of Merida so when you have taken in some of the attractions in or near the city (like Dzibilchaltun), you …
Rio Secreto Underground River Tour A sacred Mayan underground river in Mexico The Rio Secreto Mexico is located on the Yucatan peninsula. The Yucatan is divided into several provinces and the most tourist visited part of the …
Retiring to Mexico - Living in the Yucatan Much has been written about retiring to Mexico but there is not much information on retiring to places in the Yucatan. Chelem is a small fishing village that …
Best day trips from Merida Mexico Mérida is the capital and largest city of the Mexican state of the Yucatán as well as the largest city of the Yucatán Peninsula. It is around 22 miles from the Gulf of Mexico on …
Street Food in the Yucatan As foodies heading south one of our first to do's was to find some authentic street food in Mexico. Little did we know that on the Yucatan Peninsula street food was …
Telchac and Uaymitun Emerald Coast Uaymitún -Uaymitún (Why-me-toon) is a small fishing village approximately 16 km west of Progreso, in Mexico which is about a 30-minute drive and around 45 minutes from Chelem and Chuburna. Uaymitún is …
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 Do There 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
