Some over-the-counter medications commonly used in the U.S. are prohibited in Mexico. Specifically, ones that contain stimulants. Medication containing codeine are also prohibited. It is
This 2-day conference provides information, tools, & resources you need to make an educated decision about moving to Mérida OR if you already live in
First, let me tell you I don’t believe in mistakes, only lessons. So the title of this article is bit out of character for me.
Today marks the one year anniversary of moving to Mérida Mexico (12.25.20 – I moved on 12.25.19). Moving to Mexico had been a dream of
Tiny Ants in Mérida: My Local $2 Fix That Finally Worked Every house I’ve ever rented or lived in across Mexico — without exception —
Overstayed Your Tourist Visa in Mérida Mexico? Here’s Exactly What Happens — And How to Avoid Ever Being in That Line The honest, current guide
Driving in Mérida 2026: 21 Rules I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before I Got Behind the Wheel Driving in another country is daunting. Driving
How to Get from Mérida to Cancun: All 5 Options Compared The Quick Answer The straight-line distance from Mérida to Cancun is 304 kilometers (189
Where is Mérida Mexico on the Map? A Local’s Guide Mérida doesn’t get the name recognition of Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Cabo San Lucas, Cancún,
Toilet Paper in Mérida Mexico: Can You Flush It? I was having a goodbye dinner with a longtime friend just before my move to Mérida
Expat Depression: How to Recognize the Signs (Part 1 of 3) This is the first article in a three-part series on expat depression. Part 1
Parking in Mérida Centro: Where to Park & What to Avoid The first time my friend drove herself into Centro, she came back with a
Mérida at a Glance: Quick Facts About Yucatán’s Capital City When I first started researching Mérida, Mexico back in 2019, I couldn’t find a single
Mérida to Cancun Highway: Everything You Need to Know (2026 Update) If you pull up a map of the Yucatán Peninsula, you’ll notice something almost
Going to a Mérida Mexico Hospital? Here’s How the System Actually Works When I moved to Mérida from Dallas at the end of 2019, I
Summer Allergies in Mérida Mexico? Blame the Sahara How a 5,000-mile mineral migration from West Africa lands on our doorstep every summer — and what
Jobs in Mérida for Foreigners: What Nobody Tells You Before You Move (2026 Guide) After almost seven years of watching foreign residents try — and
Mérida Mexico Cost of Living: The Honest 2026 Truth What it actually costs to live, eat, rent, and thrive in Mérida this year — from
The Ultimate Guide to Mérida Weather Planning a trip to Mérida — or seriously considering moving here? Then understanding the Mérida weather is one of
Neighborhoods in Mérida: An Insider’s Guide to the City’s Most Enchanting Colonias When I first arrived in Mérida, all I wanted was a lay of
Mosquitoes in Mérida Mexico: 7 Local Tips to Avoid Bites Written by yours truly who, unfortunately, is a mosquito magnet for mosquitoes in Mérida Mosquitoes
Long Term Rentals in Mérida Mexico: 11 Tips You Wish You Knew Sooner Renting in Mexico is nothing like renting back home. Between the contractual
10 Best Museums in Mérida Mexico: A Local Insider’s Guide A note before we dive in: hours and admission prices in Mérida change often, so
Beat the Heat in Mérida: 5 Tips for Surviving Our Hottest Month By mid-April, we know what’s coming. The breeze that cooled our evenings in
Mérida Mexico Dentists: Your 2026 Insider’s Guide to Dental Care After seven years of living here, I’ve watched Mérida quietly become one of the top
Hurricanes in Mérida, Mexico: What Foreign Residents Actually Need to Know If you’re considering a move to Mérida™, there’s a good chance the question has
Yes — Mérida Mexico Is Near the Beach. Here’s What to Know You Love Mérida — But You’re a Beach Person You’ve done the research.
Introduction to Mérida Mexico: What You Need to Know First Say “Mérida” in Mexico and people’s faces light up. It has that kind of effect.
Can I Drink the Water in Mérida? Tips, Tricks, and Local Secrets One of the most frequent questions I get from visitors and potential residents
What is a Cenote? The Insiders’s Guide to Yucatan’s Hidden Underworld If you are planning a trip to the Yucatan Peninsula, you’ve likely seen photos