Skip to content A private, fully customised on-the-ground experience in Mérida — designed around your timeline, your questions, and your move.
First & original since 2019
Fully private — max 4 people
100% customized to you
Local guides who live here
That’s exactly what these packages are. Over the years, we’ve worked with people at every stage of the relocation journey — whether you’re just beginnng to explore the idea, ready to do serious research, or committed to getting every detail right before you make your move. Not everyone comes to Mérida with the same questions, the same budget, or the same timeline. That’s why we built three distinct packages — so wherever you are in the process, there’s an experience designed to move you forward.
🔒 These are private experiences — not group tours. We work exclusively with parties of up to 4 people who know each other. We do not match strangers. Every itinerary is built specifically for your group — your questions, your priorities, your pace. This is what makes a Life in Mérida™ research tour different from anything else available in Mérida.
Choose your package
| ★ Cliff Notes $450 / $525 USD | Most popular ★★★ Deep Dive $650 / $750 USD | ★★★★★ Full Service $1,020 / $1,200 USD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consultations | |||
| Mérida Basics Webinar | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Planning Session | 1 × 1-hour | 1 × 2-hour | 3 × 1-hour |
| Sessions Recorded & Shared | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Scouting Days | |||
| Orientation Days | 1 day (6 hrs) | 2 days (6 hrs each) | 2 days (7 hrs each) |
| Shadow Day (Day in the Life) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ Exclusive |
| Area Coverage | Choose 2: Centro, North, Suburbs | Choose 3: Centro, North, Suburbs, Beach | All areas: Centro, North, Suburbs & Beach |
| Food & Refreshments | |||
| Bottled Water & Snacks | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Gastronomic Meals | ❌ | ✅ alcohol not included | ✅ includes 1 beer, wine, or cocktail |
| Digital Guides Included | |||
| Mérida Visitor's Guide (56 pp) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Learn About Mérida (98 pp) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Real Estate Guide (47 pp) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Renter & Buyer Tip Sheets | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Neighborhoods Guide (49 pp) | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Top 10 Research Trip Tips | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Moving: Timeline & Logistics (44 pp) | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Packing List | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Calle 60 History & Walking Tour (42 pp) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Uxmal Self-Guided Itinerary | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| History: Maya, Cenotes, Haciendas | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Home Maintenance Guide | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Lifetime Access, Updated Annually | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Resources | |||
| Vetted Vendor Directory | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Real Estate Showings* | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Personal Online Portal | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Add-Ons (available for all packages) | |||
| Customised Moving Plan | + $850 USD | + $850 USD | + $850 USD |
| Mérida Head Start Package | + $400 USD | + $400 USD | + $400 USD |
| Book now | Single — $450 → Couple — $525 → | Single — $650 → Couple — $750 → | Single — $1,020 → Couple — $1,200 → |
Special add-on · Available with any package
+ $400 USD
Hit the ground running. We take the guesswork out of your first month — handling the logistical heavy lifting so you can focus on exploring and enjoying your new city rather than stressing over the little details.
what our guests say
“Mérida Research Tours blew away our expectations of a guided city tour. Before the tour, Amy provided a phone consultation to identify our wishes and desires to customize our experience. She also made available digital resources to help us in preparing for the tour and moving to the area — in addition to answering our many questions.”
Chris Samples
Research Tour Guest
“We spent an entire day with Amy and Angel. It was not only extremely pleasurable — Amy and Angel are wonderful and thoughtful hosts — but also very informative to assist in our decision to move to Mérida. We highly recommend doing a Zoom consultation with Amy, followed by an actual tour shortly after arriving in Mérida.”
Eric Qualkenbush
Research Tour Guest
We are so fortunate to have discovered Life in Mérida Research Tours! Amy and Angel are a wealth of information about Mérida, especially for people considering a move. They provide clear, concise, and practical information about neighborhoods, culture, gastronomy, and the sometimes complicated process of residency.”
Danny Holloman
Research Tour Guest
“What made the tour extremely relevant is that Amy would pivot based on what I was specifically looking for. I had done some preliminary research and she adjusted along the way during our day together. I would highly recommend them — they will customize literally on the spot based on your specific interests and needs.”
Krisanne Heinz
Research Tour Guest
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