Life in Mérida™ Tours, Guides, and Services

A portion of ALL sales from Life in Mérida™ Tours, Guides, and Services go to help local organizations and individuals in need. Since 2020, we’ve donated $8,570 U.S. 

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Gain access to a treasure trove of insider knowledge and practical tips. I’ll help you decipher the Mérida-code, navigate the foreign waters like a pro, and avoid stressful encounters. I provide a survival guide for a land of confusing customs and mind-boggling bureaucracy. Have your questions prepared in advance to take advantage of the time we have together!

  • Zoom Video Recording
  • 98-Page Learn About Mérida Guide 
  • $159 Value for $129 

The 2025 Season is SOLD OUT!!!

During your 30-minute consultation,  we discuss your goals, wants, and needs for the day. Each tour is completely customized and personalized. Tours are from 10:00 am until 4:00 – 4:30 pm. This is a driving tour only- end of season is April 10th due to the heat.

Includes:

  • Guides
    • 98-Page Learn About Mérida Guide ($20 Value)
    • Neighborhoods:  Centro & North ($12 Value)
    • Moving:  Timeline & Logistics ($12 Value)
  • Bottled water & snacks
  • Local artisanal products & magazines
  • Gastronomic destination lunch
  • PLEASE NOTE:  Alcohol is NOT included and MUST be paid for separately

The 2025 Season for Full Day Tours is SOLD OUT!!!

Don’t be a clueless house hunter or a victim of rental shenanigans. Join us for an informative 1/2 day or full day tour to learn all about the differences of renting or buying. Start navigating the confusing real estate market with boots-on-the-ground help. Imperative for budgeting and cost of living research.

PLEASE NOTE:  Consultation MUST be booked with a minimum of 5 days notice to schedule real estate showings.

WEATHER:  Full Day Tour Season ends on April 10th. 1/2 Day Tours available all year (3 hour max time frame from pickup to drop off)

1/2 Day Tour (3 hours) Includes:

  • Phone Consult
  • 2 – 3 showings (depending upon location in the city/suburbs)
  • Guides
    • Real Estate Guide (FREE)
    • 98-Page Learn About Mérida Guide ($20 Value)

Full Day Tour (6 hours) Includes:

  • Phone Consult 
  • Tour Time is 10:00 am to 4:00 or 4:30 pm
  • 4 – 6 showings (depending upon location in the city/suburbs)
  • Guides
    • Real Estate Guide (FREE) 
    • 98-Page Learn About Mérida Guide ($20 Value)
    • Neighborhoods:  Centro & North ($12 Value)

NOTE:  We will stop for a lunch break around 1:00 / 1:30. However, cost of lunch is NOT included in the tour price.

Image: Rafael Bessanova - Bessanova Producciones

Whether you are a history buff, foodie, lover of the arts, hand-made crafts collector, or looking for a relaxing vacation experience, Mérida has it all. Yes, at first, Mérida will seem complicated to navigate; however, once you understand how the streets run and the layout of the diverse and different neighborhoods called colonias, you’ll gain more confidence over time. Grab this 49-page guide and journey through iconic Centro neighborhoods of Mérida and the often-overlooked North. 

Without a moving and organizing plan, chaos ensues. You might feel like a chicken with its feathers on fire, running around in circles, desperately trying to figure out where to start. This 44-page guide helps you avoid ALL those things!

Jump start your process with correct and current information. All topics discussed with discretion and honesty.

  • 30-Minute Phone Consultation 

  • Guides

    • 98-Page Learn About Mérida Guide ($20 Value)

    • Neighborhoods:  Centro & North ($12 Value)

  • $100 Value for $75

Image: Rafael Bessanova - Bessanova Producciones

Navigate Mérida Like a Local: Tips for Every Explorer – This 98-page guide to living and loving the city covers ALL the most important topics you’ll need. Avoid stress, frustration, and incomplete information with this essential guide updated annually.

  • MÉRIDA OVERVIEW
  • MÉRIDA GENERAL INFORMATION & TRAVEL TIPS
  • MÉRIDA LIVING, MOVING CONSIDERATIONS & DAILY LIFE

We are pleased to announce our collaboration with Rafael Heredia-Abuxapqui of Bessanova Producciones and Bessanova Aerial Eye. A UNESCO-certified photographer, Rafa’s works are available exclusively through his studio.  Our guides include his stunning photography throughout the Yucatan Peninsula.