Thinking of Moving to Mérida, México? Or Visiting?

Some thoughts on this colonial Mexican city

I spent a week in Mérida, Mexico this winter and I got a good taste of the good and the bad while being down here. I thought I’d share in case you’re planning to come down here.

Definitely Worth the Visit

Mérida as a city and the Yucatán as a whole are worth your visit, no matter what. It’s a region that’s relatively flat, with year-round warm coastal waters, and full of interesting culture and wildlife.

You can visit plenty of remarkable sites in the region such as:

• Cenotes — sinkholes filled with crystal clear water
• Mayan Ruins — Chichen Itza is the most famous but there are others
• Haciendas — beautiful Mexican ranches
• El Centro — The city center, with parks, plazas and churches
• La Playa — Only a one hour bus ride from Progreso, a sleepy beach town

The weather is in the mid 70s/80s (or high 20s if you’re European) most of the winter months, so it’s an ideal time to visit between November and April.

Reasons You Might Want to Move Here