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Life in Mérida Retirement Tours

Why Mérida?

  • Mexico’s Safest City
  • Latin America’s Safest City
  • North America’s Second Safest City  
  • 1,200,000 est Total Population
  • 10,000 est Extranjero Population
  • Cultural Capital of the Americas: Two-time winner 
  • Recognized Gastronomic Destination
  • Ease of Access
  • Oustanding Healthcare
  • Close Proximity Beaches
  • Condé Nast: Mexico’s Most Creative & Affordable City

Popular Tours

  • City Orientation:  learn the layout of the city & what areas to avoid
  • Neighborhoods:  charming colonias in Centro & the more modern north
  • Hospital Faro: state-of-the-art hospital with outstanding medical professionals
  • Pharmacies: compare costs & availability of medications 
  • Beaches:  Progreso, Chelem, Chuburna, Telchac Puerto, etc.
  • Shopping:  sourcing furniture, housewares, lighting, & other household items
  • Real Estate:  neighborhoods & showings

Full Day Tours

Hours:  10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Price:  $225 pp/$125 pp extra* 
Type of Tour:  Driving
*Inquire for Group Pricing
What’s Included: 

  • Pick-up & Drop-off
  • Gastronomic Lunch
  • Digital Tour Guides including Learn About Mérida, 98-page 
  • Hospital Faro Discounts
  • Gift Box with Local Products
  • Light Snacks & Bottled Water
  • All prices in U.S.

Consultations

20-Minute Phone Call:  $15 U.S., find more information HERE.

2-Hour Zoom Consult:  $75 U.S., find more information HERE. 

2-Hour In-Person Consult:  $100 U.S., find more information HERE. 

Mérida Visitor's Guide

Special Requests

  • Professional Appointments:  Banking, insurance, legal, residency, & more
  • Markets:   Santiago, Lucas de Galvez, San Benito, Aleman, Chen Bech, etc.
  • Mezcal, Pox, & Xtabentun Tastings:  Learn about the different kinds of Mezcal, the history of Pox, &  liqueur made from Yucatecan bees
  • Haciendas:  Tour fascinating estates in the region

Half Day Tours

Hours:  10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Price: $150 pp/$75 pp extra*
Type of Tour:  Driving
*Inquire for Group Pricing
What’s Included:

  • Pick-up & Drop-off
  • Digital Tour Guides
  • Hospital Faro Discounts
  • Gift Bag with Local Magazines
  • Bottled Water
  • All prices in U.S.
About Amy
About Angel

Amy Jones & Angel Rodriguez 

I fell in love with the Yucatan Peninsula in 2006 and made it my dream to eventually move to Mexico when I got close to retirement. During my research trip Mérida, I fell in love with this magical city. Shortly after moving in December of 2019, I fell in love yet again, this time with my husband, Angel. So, you might say the stars aligned to bring me to Mérida at exactly the right time. 

Since 2001, I helped hundreds of clients move and transition into new lives including retirement, post-divorce, death of a spouse, or health issues. Now, it’s my turn to help you move, transition, and find a new life in Mérida. It’s our passion to show you all of the wonderful aspects of our beautiful city. From to gastronomy to culture to art to music, Mérida has something for everyone. 

Angel and I look forward to meeting you and being your personal tour guides!

For more information & availability, please contact me here.

If you do not receive a response with 48 hours, please send an email to:  amy@lifeinmerida.com 

Mérida Retirement 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. She supplied us with points of contacts for a real estate agent and an attorney to help us with a smooth transition into the area.
~ Chris Samples
We spent an entire day with Amy and Angel of Mérida Retirement Tours. It was not only extremely pleasurable as Amy and Angel are wonderful and thoughtful hosts, but it was also very informative to assist in our decision to move to Mérida. We highly recommend doing a Zoom consultation with Amy (as we did) , followed by an actual tour shortly after arriving in Mérida. The cost of both the consultation and tour was very affordable and well worth it given the information we gleaned.
~ Eric Qualkenbush
Amy spent the afternoon showing me around Mérida. She showed me neighborhoods I might like and markets to check out. Amy's knowledge of history, archeology, anthropology of the area is massive. I told her I had wanted to see a cenote while in Mexico. She said, well, let's do that and took me to Costco! There's a cenote in the parking lot! I highly recommend touring Mérida with Amy to get the complete scoop on living there!
~ Joan Johnson
Mérida Retirement Tours cannot be missed. I wish there were 10 stars as a rating and that's even not enough. Meeting Amy and being lucky enough to learn from her experiences are worth their weight in gold! Anyone looking or even thinking about living either full time or part time in Mérida will benefit from her guidance, referrals, and all around fabulous personality. I truly felt like I have gained not only knowledge about an incredible city but I made a lifelong friend as well!
~ Kathy White
What a wealth of knowledge and help Amy and the team at Mérida Retirement tours are! My Husband & I spent a several days with Amy and Angel in April & May 2022 and we got to see, smell, taste and learn all about living and moving to magical Mérida! A thoroughly enjoyable and informative time which played an invaluable part in our decision -making. I absolutely recommend Mérida Retirement Tours to anyone wishing to check Mérida out for relocating to or just a great time discovering the true cultural heart of the city. Thanks Amy and Angel!
~ Ellie Olliff
Mérida Retirement Tours afforded me the knowledge to make an informed decision about retiring to Mérida. Every aspect of the tour was well planned, my questions answered and the details were amazing. I really appreciated Amy's communication with me during the trip and her follow up after. I had an absolutely fabulous time. I was traveling alone but never felt alone. You’ll feel as if you’re on vacation with a friend. I HIGHLY recommend Mérida Retirement Tours. The BEST tour in Mérida.
~ Kristen Valente
We are so fortunate to have discovered Life in Mérida Retirement Tours! Amy and Angel are a wealth of information about Mérida, especially for expats or people considering a move there. They provide clear, concise, and practical information about Mérida neighborhoods, culture, gastronomy, and the sometimes complicated process and qualifications for residency/work/citizenship. Amy has an extremely helpful list of valuable resources, and is always happy to help! Can’t wait to return to Mérida.
~ Danny Holloman
Mérida Tours hit all the highlights and beyond of what we had asked to recieve when considering Mérida. Well thought out planning of time spent daily to ensure all our questions were answered and our needs were met. Super professional with the most generous hospitality to make the city a very exciting and vibrant retirement community. Would and do recommend them highly to anyone interested in discovering Mérida for retirement or to vist for Mérida's history, charm and hospitality!
~ William Duerr
Mérida Tours hit all the highlights and beyond of what we had asked to recieve when considering Mérida. Well thought out planning of time spent daily to ensure all our questions were answered and our needs were met. Super professional with the most generous hospitality to make the city a very exciting and vibrant retirement community. Would and do recommend them highly to anyone interested in discovering Mérida for retirement or to vist for Mérida's history, charm and hospitality!
~ Terri Abraham
I had questions about healthcare insurance in Mérida. Amy answered my questions very differently than I had expected or hoped, but she was honest and offered suggestions and options to explore. She knows her stuff, and she shares it directly with no punches pulled. I will be going back to her once I do my due diligence and work with her to resolve my issues.
~ Ron M.
Our time with Amy and her husband was enormously beneficial. They have an excellent knowledge of Merida and went way beyond our expectations in trying to meet our needs. We felt totally supported every step of the way- from meeting us at the airport to arranging a surprise birthday dinner for my husband,.. they were there for us. By the time we left they felt like trusted friends.
~ Joy & Kevin
Amy & Angel helped us get our Mexico drivers licenses in Merida. They took care of the details for us and helped at each government office with paperwork and translating. They made sure we had everything we needed ahead of time to be able to pass the tests. Besides all of that, they are simply amazing people. Highly recommend their services.
~ Geri K.
Amy has been soooo helpful with our move to Merida. If anyone is considering Merida, absolutely do the initial consultation with Amy, then schedule any follow up assistance or tours. You'll be glad you you did!
~ Brian C.
I toured with Amy and Angel for a neighborhood tour of Merida. It was relevant and Amy would pivot based on what I would specifically looking to researched based on my needs. She was very helpful and flexible. I would highly recommend their tours and they will customize based on your specific interests and needs.
~ Krisanne Heinze
Amy is extremely knowledgeable and helpful regarding all things expat and about Mérida. We had a phone consult with Amy and learned so much about the process. Looking forward to personal tour hopefully in January 2023!
~ M. Johnson
Rimma and I would like to thank Amy for the incredible tour she provided. It could not have been better. Amy is a wealth of knowledge and information. It was exactly what we needed. All questions were answered, and we were given some great advice. I cannot imagine that anyone would be even slightly dissatisfied. We wish her the best of luck and will be keeping in contact with her. So glad we found her.
~ Bob Logan
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