12 Reasons why MERIDA, MEXICO is AWESOME

Merida, Yucatan is an incredible city, filled with jaw-dropping architecture, history, delicious food, and so much more to love. You're going to LOVE this city!
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We decided to spend a few weeks in Merida, Yucatan to learn what makes this Mexican city special. As it turns out, there's quite a bit to enjoy about the city, including:
- It's considered the safest city in Mexico
- Merida is filled with impressive architecture and historic buildings
- You can learn about and see almost 500 years worth of history
- The Yucatecan food is nothing short of crave-worthy
- The cost of living is relatively low
- Merida has the 2nd largest expat community in Mexico
- and more!
We think after watching this video, you'll agree that Merida is a bucket list worthy city that you'll definitely want to visit. For those who like to travel Mexico, it's the perfect combination of modern and historic with rich culture mixed in.
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[@Cherrymilk1000]

Yay just signed up !

[@mariagsavino]

I love you guys! I would not worry about the Instagram! I found out about you fro you-tube and follow you there. Tik tok is cool but I do not know how you would get revenue. But you might get more free ads for your you tube. On another note- I am kind of upset that you publicized my favorite place Puerto Morelos. It will never be the quiet haven I was introduced to 17 years ago. I need another quiet small town! Suerte

[@esthercasoluengo2732]

OMG!!! Yucatán’s food is my favorite in all tje Country!!!! Want to be there asap

[@diegochi6011]

WOW, I'm from Mérida and I totally love the video, is really nice to see people of other countries enjoy my city

[@JERios-wv8lx]

Diego Chi el costo de vida en EU se esta haciendo cada vez mas insoportable, por lo que estoy considerando Mexico. (Mazatlan, Merida y Cancun.) He visto varios videos de tu ciudad, y realmente parece que es uno de los mejores lugares en Mexico para vivir.

[@lynoxroyal9587]

Is it true the city is a neutral point?

[@leidercaballero8598]

@@lynoxroyal9587 yes it is true

[@Trag1cCompetitive]

@@leidercaballero8598 what does this mean? that the city is a neutral point?

[@elliegonzales8212]

That the cartels have an agreement to not bring their violence there.

[@misssmary3989]

I love how you guys have an appreciation for native art, local handcrafted things, try to speak the language. You are what I want to be in Mexico.

[@dan3rufig862]

Such a great attitude you have. You're always welcome, Miss. Mary.

[@GerardoVallin]

I am from Aguascalientes México, and I have never been on Merida, now I want to grab a backpack and get my lazy ass there, great video guys. It is ironic that I'm watching foreigners giving me reviews of my own country, but i wanted to know how we are seen by people from outside Mexico, I'm glad you are liking it.

[@luisavina4831]

I visited Merida in 2012 and ended up staying for 2 years, I can assure you if you visit you won’t wanna leave either

[@paulahtxea6958]

The street system in downtown was designed by my great (great?) Grandparent!!!!

[@netogrimald]

PaulahTX EA haz un video de eso con las fotos que tengas y las anécdotas que sepas. Por favor.

[@TangerineTravels]

How cool!

[@paulahtxea6958]

@@netogrimald no tengo fotos, solo nos platico mi papa a detalle, en la casa tambien se juntaban los compositores de la epoca. Le voy a volver a preguntar nombres. Saludos!

[@paulahtxea6958]

@@netogrimald Arturo Escalante Galera se llamaba mi bis que enumero las calles de Merida, papa de mi abuelita Rosa Ma .(Creo el apellido de ella de soltera fue Portas) de Tecax

[@clairebedard3948]

Your great-(great)-grandparents invented the grid system with even and uneven numbers?

[@tracenyhagen3402]

Ok, I just want to go to Mexico. All your videos make we want to go...thank you for allowing us to live vicariously thru you 😉

[@Chief2Moon]

I've enjoyed that town on 5 occasions, the Yucatán is my favorite part of Mexico

[@bradleyf3224]

Merida is also a healthcare & dental center, expats & visitors can enjoy these benefits when they visit too 😉👍🇺🇸

[@MrSgtau]

I had an encounter with US healthcare after a hit-and-run accident (I was on a motorcycle sitting at a traffic light, and a car came and ran me over), and let me say that the US healthcare system is a total disgrace and a complete scam. I was billed almost $20,000 for a few hours in the ER! After being released, I booked a flight to Mexico City, and got the surgery done on my leg in San Miguel de Allende for USD 200. US healthcare is organized crime.

[@miguelidcomm]

@@MrSgtau Yes, it is! That alone should be a deal breaker for folks seeking to find a new life in the US. 😔

[@miguelidcomm]

Interesting. I haven’t done Mérida any justice. 😊

[@dawnegarcia]

Thanks for sharing that

[@craigbrown2385]

@@MrSgtau lol...i cant agree more. I used to live in south padre island and it was criminal the difference in cost in healthcare between US and Mexico. we would drive across the border and save 60-80%. US healthcare is definitely criminal.

[@tkkemper]

I just moved to Merida Thursday in the Santiago neighbourhood. I love it thus far.

[@TheRealMoanmyname]

Is it a quiet neighborhood?

[@BOULDERGEEK]

I work in the wine industry in the US, and spoke with a couple who are moving to Merida. Their sub-$200K super gorgeous LA-modern home is the Dwell house of my dreams. It immediately put Merida on my short list. I love Guanajuato and Queretaro, Leon and Isla Mujeres. But Merida is now somewhere I want to spend time.

[@TravelWTravis]

Yes! We just moved here and are *loving* it!

[@scottbowie1576]

Love you guys !

[@suejohnson6254]

This is definitely one of the best videos you've made, Merida is now on my "must see" list!

[@adrianaangelcoria1248]

Welcome to Mexico.

[@ziggysmom5646]

Agreed! We can pool our money from subscribers and book a trip...maybe...🤷 Once Covid is over.

[@luisavina4831]

I lived in Merida for 2 years, visited in May of 2012 and stayed until Oct of 2014, that’s how badly I fell in love with it😍 I guarantee if you visit you also won’t wanna leave, I’m actually in the process of saving enough money to buy me a house in cash down there and retire before my 45th bday

[@umbertovanstaden2651]

I can't wait moving to mérida ♥

[@alexahamilton672]

My husband and I found ourselves in Merida 10 years ago while celebrating our 40th anniversary, we stayed in a wonderful residence close to downtown, it was attached to the Cathedral and had housed nuns back when, it was developed by two Irish world guides, it was fascinating and a short walk away from the many activities in the centre of town which were nightly, we watched an amazing outdoor ballet and a local comedian who was just killing it with the audience, we also took a bus to Progresso a beachfront town! Just wonderful! Highly recommend this location!

[@abcdefg2343]

Also one of my Fav Cities in the World !!! besides Coppenhagen , it has all the stuff you need and the culture you want !! !

[@weareawake1116]

I’ve been to Merida and loved it. Thank you for the awesome video!

[@TangerineTravels]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

I don’t know if it’s possible but your videos are getting better and better. Great quality work guys!

[@TangerineTravels]

Thanks so much Andy! This video took forever to make but we’re really proud of the result 😄

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

@@TangerineTravels The best ones often get the most care.

[@Cherrymilk1000]

The quality of this video is amazing !! Can’t wait to go visit Merida 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@Elevatorbakery]

Man these videos have become a great distraction from current events back in the states. Great job and thanks!

Yes! If you want to live in this beautiful city...I'm the guy to help you! Best regards. Great video. Thank you.

[@bo5965]

Hello you two. I have loved every one of your tours. You are both just adorable.

[@TangerineTravels]

Thanks so much Bo!

[@louisianamoore1]

Went there on a cruise ship excursion many years ago. Beautiful place.

[@lanceandshelleypeters-en465]

Thanks for including Canadian costs too lately.

[@MyTrishAdvisor]

Yes, it's a nice touch 😉

[@thomascalabrase4203]

I truly admire you two and want to thank you for always sharing your incredibly awesome amazing tangerine travel logs! And huge hug and kiss for sweet Laska!! 😊👍🙏🏻

[@markmitchell9205]

So enjoy Merida y Progreso when we go there. The food, the culture, the night light is amazing. The last time we were there, we caught the light show on the cathedral too. Was amazing! I look forward to going there again. Uber, yes the year Uber started, we realized just how much of Merida we were missing. Expanded our travel circle incredibly.

[@audraforbes4594]

One of my favourite places in Mexico. We have spent our cold Canadian winters there for the last few years. Sadly this year has been cancelled, so I enjoy watching some of my favourite places on this video. Thanks.

[@rodego3458]

It is really hot

[@nikireynolds5200]

@@meatgravylard what’s Merida like now?

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Awesome video! Liked and shared in my Discord! Nice to have you guys in town! Glad you guys love it just as much as everyone else that comes through here!

[@egarcia5717]

Merida is my second home. I am from Texas but met my wife in Merida and since then I have been in love with all the Mayan culture. The only drawback for me in the heat but other than that everything else is amazing. We’re currently fixing to live in Monterrey for the meantime but maybe in the future we can maybe go to Merida for the summer. Awesome video guys, this was a really great video. It really shows you guys are in love with Merida. Thank you.

[@Otips]

Congratulations! You upped your game significantly. From presentation format, video editing to richer camera experiences. Merida looks authentic, rich in culture and history and a culinary dream.

[@braydiculous]

Really good video. Thanks for being so straight forward unlike many other similar channels 👍🏻

[@geraldb9706]

This was a fantastic video! Very professionally done and full of good information on the city of Merida. Mucho gracias por compartir. ☀️🏝😎🇨🇦

[@TangerineTravels]

Thanks for the compliments, Gerald! So glad you liked it :)

[@JERios-wv8lx]

Gerald B, with all due respect, the correct way is "Muchas gracias" not "Mucho gracias". Don't worry Spanish is my first language and my English isn't perfect either!

[@sueminter2681]

This was a great video! Thank you for sharing, I hope to travel to Merida one day.

[@s.esthetics3427]

Excellent! Thank you

[@IamTuxedo]

Stressing out on my finals. This channel is my little escape from it all. Thanks so much for these videos!! U dont know how much it helps me 😬👍👍👍

[@CreepyWhiteKid]

Mérida has been on my radar for a while, great vid!

[@serafinahikes3467]

This is so cool, I love seeing the historic architecture, and learning about the culture.

[@mofi1434]

really good video. Now Merida is definitely on my bucket list.

[@performcorp]

Great video! I loved Puerto Morelos and would now love to check out Merida. Thanks for the inspiration. Many of us live vicariously through you.

[@samestrada]

I used to live in Merida and i miss the calm and very pleasant life, the food, people, and culture is amazing and unique, the only thing to consider is the spring - summer weather is very hot, if you don't have an AC unit you will not be able to sleep.

[@user-vz3nh3co6y]

I wanted to Travel to Mexico, Australians aren't allowed out if the Country atm😡 so your vids are much appreciated 😀😀

[@FlamencoOz]

I am Australian and am in the same situation. I am desperate to go to Mexico.

[@Armandosdca]

Thank you guys! We're planning a trip to Merida and Campeche in January and Thanks for the link to Rukatan.

[@maureencohen379]

Another great video! Love those Tag shoes too. Great find. ❤️💕

[@GermanChale]

Awesome video as usual. Loved it even more that you are in my part of Mexico. Would love to meet up next time you are in Merida. You have to check out the cenote X'batun. Take care.

[@DonHermanDenver]

Wow, really well done and informative. Thanks! Subscribed.

[@seankerrygotravelling7284]

This is such an informative video. We’ll definitely be visiting Merida when we visit Mexico. Thanks. 😊

[@seannorwood132]

We are headed there this weekend!! We will be on the lookout for you. Excellent video!!

[@frankamador8434]

Great video! so much good info about Merida I didn't know!

[@joannefernandes8252]

Beautiful city and great video. I want to see more! 🤗

[@TangerineTravels]

Thanks Joanne! We'll have two more videos from Merida coming :)

[@Johnthephoneguy]

absolutely love the opening map location, so helpful :-). amazing architecture

[@bangkokwalks8875]

Pure joy to watch my friend! This is what I am striving for in my videos!

[@aliciac.5292]

I love this . The history, architecture. Thankyou guys

[@louloubear444]

Merida is such a gorgeous city. Totally on my bucket list!

[@ItsAnnapalooza]

GREAT video guys! so informative! Thank You!

[@clairebedard3948]

Merida has beautiful colonial architecture and lovely, lovely Mayan people are the heart of the Yucatan throughout. But Merida also has a lot of unappealing streets outside of the main arteries, lots of unrenovated cement houses, no grass or trees except here and there, cement parks. It's a cement town, and most of the year except for 2 months it is unbearably hot with 95F-100F+ temperatures. The mosquitos are so abundant you can't sit outdoors after 4pm no matter how pretty your patio might look. The street sewers back up when it over rains, you can rent your dream house and find out the first night that a mezcal bar is next door but no one somehow pointed that out before you paid your deposit. Bus exhaust pollution, grime, and yes, some gorgeous architecture. I've been going to the Yucatan incl. Merida since 2005! I'm not basing this comment on a one-time trip. I highly recommend you go, but beware the over the top "tourism" descriptions of the place, lol. Or of any place! Describing a destination based on just having discovered it is risky business for the audience, as good a business as it may be for the video tour guide. I think video tour guides would serve their audience by presenting the bad with the good, so people don't get themselves into bummer situations that could totally be predicted.

[@dandavis3340]

Terrific information and excellent video quality!

[@blissfulmale]

Thank you guys for the great overview. Sold!

[@janh.4479]

Great review of Merida!! Sitting in the pouring rain here in the PNW and seeing Merida helped me get through the day and the dark!! Can't wait to travel there!

[@jennymontague851]

I really liked Merida when I was there also; but that was in the late 1978. So good to know it is still a save and beautiful city.

[@ericordonez1704]

You guys nailed Merida and Yucatan as a whole! great job

[@wattsito]

I really enjoyed this video. You guys look so happy eating and walking through the city. Regards.

[@myyjoss2701]

the most amazing and realistic video! wish u all the best! both are wonderful!

[@lovelive2216]

Wow this video is amazing 🥳 my parents are from Mexico and only visited the areas my family is from. I would to visit this place. It’s so beautiful 💚

[@KING4aday46]

Great video. Great info. 👍

[@amoss3035]

That Yucatán food looks amazing!

[@TangerineTravels]

We can't get enough of it! haha

[@trayvonwilliams1878]

This was awesome!!!

[@lorensisca3793]

Thanks so much for making this. I miss it even more now though. xx

[@calicarl323]

This was one of the most convincing videos you guys have done... I am actually looking into visiting this amazing city.

[@TravelWTravis]

You should - we just moved here and are loving it!

[@annastayziaa]

thank you so much for this video!!!

[@christinat56]

🧡🧡🧡💝 adding this to my bucket list, plus love the tags shoes, amazing city!!

[@brendabarrera6252]

You guys are so cute together!.. 😍 I really enjoy your videos and appreciate all of the info you guys gather and share with us, all...so, muchas gracias! 💚

[@askdenisse3074]

This was great to see ! I am moving to Merida some time next year ! I am so excited !

[@mascottshake7792]

We spent the past two christmases in Merida and couldn't have been happier. Two of my recommendations are Museo El Mundo Maya and Lucas de Galvez market downtown. Check out El Cardenal Cantina for botanas and meet Sayed the owner. Great spot! My least favorite things are seeing a Texas Roadhouse (on the north side) and the bus back to Cancun airport (even tho ADO buses are excellent).

[@daltonmgr]

I am so glad to have discovered you! Very informative. I got to visit Merida in 1985 and thoroughly enjoyed it. The food was amazing.

[@kleerogers]

We are so happy we discovered this video from you guys, as we are headed straight to Merida in 2 weeks, thanks so much for this very informative video, love following you guys!!!

[@laurenandseth]

This is awesome, can't wait to check out Merida next month!

[@velmadelgado67]

Thank you for sharing this video! My husband and I visited Merida in February through a cruise excursion. We absolutely loved it; however, the length of the excursion was not enough time to get more familiar with this historic and beautiful city. Your video definitely makes me want to go back!

[@rollojones7449]

You guys are awesome ...thanks for your hard work :)

[@shiquetamartin9574]

Congratulations on the newsletter , another great video. Thanks

[@jorgec55]

Nice to see you are enjoying your travel through the Yucatán. I like the variety of aspects you are covering. Awesome food for sure and the shoe factory are highlights!

[@sandysanchez9930]

I have never thought about visiting Merida until I watched this video. I have to put it on my list of places to visit. Thank you!!

[@MrTmiket0007]

You guys are awesome, love your content and all the useful information 👍🇲🇽😍

[@TangerineTravels]

Thank you Miguel 🧡

[@detzerkcetz9202]

I love you guys ❤️ keep doing great videos

[@mr.leprechaun4380]

In Merida for a month! Love the people,the scenery and the best food in the world!

[@FeedScrn]

All the food looks delic. Nice video. You guys work very well together... at least it's edited like that. No one person is the dominant one. And Merida looked very cool as well.

[@joshuaarcona7579]

Good job guys, your videos are getting so professional looking. Big thumbs up!👍

[@veec.3367]

Love your videos! Always so informative. I’ve been watching/following you guys for some time now. Nice you referred back to your old video where you guys went on a, I believe tequila tour. Thank you two for continuing to come out with new videos. I hope to travel all parts of Mexico one day. Cheers!

[@bradleyf3224]

A few years ago we too spent time in Merida. Talking with a number of different local residents, at different times, they too shared the same explanation as you did about the WHY Merida is perceived as MXs safest city

[@diegoensydney]

I've been watching your videos for a few years now and they just keep getting better & better :) Can't wait to visit Merida, hopefuly in 2021

[@TangerineTravels]

Thanks so much Diego 🧡

[@dianamendozareyes1804]

Loved the city review you made!! I will visit the city in a few months thanks to you!! Loved the Tags shoes and am buying a pair right now online 😍

[@joyterry3018]

Thanks you guys, this has been definitely one of the places in Mexico I want to go next, but watching your videos it's like we're there with you. 😊

[@louietheplumber3609]

Always happy to see Merida

[@vortexvalley541]

Loved the TAGS insert, what a great concept and what a great put together tienda, well thought out even to the stamp and unique bag.

[@megortiz7343]

Great video. Thank you

[@jamesvincent2917]

Cannot wait to visit Merida in 2021!

[@kareneuceda1327]

Great job!

[@tjegan1417]

Great and informative video!

[@NativeNomadsVlog]

Great video!! So happy you guys got some tags :)

[@TangerineTravels]

Thanks amigos! We are so happy to have a couple pairs of these shoes. They're awesome! P.S. Glad we got the chance to meet up. Wish we could have gone for round 2 but man our time in Merida just flew by!

[@NativeNomadsVlog]

@@TangerineTravels another place in Mexico maybe. Have a great trip and look forward to seeing you again.

[@maryrobinson7590]

This was awesome. Thanks for the info.

[@39MercFlathead]

Hey, I recognize that place! The pool in the background at 8:15 is the one in 2010 where one of our grandsons finally put it all together and learned to swim. We also decided we like the cops in Merida. We had been bugged for blocks by a wannabe "guide" scammer. Finally, I lost my temper and yelled, " Dejenos en paz!" at the guy and a couple cops on the corner came over and told the guy to get lost. It worked. We liked Merida a lot, but being inland and low elevation, it is oppressively hot in June. We escaped to the beach front town of Progreso just an hour north by bus. Progreso is our favorite community in Mexico because it feels so relaxed and safe. There are lots more physically gorgeous places, but we feel at home in Progreso and may even move there.

[@dennishassler605]

Nice presentation for Merida. There are amazing places to live in Mexico.

[@Johnny847]

Jordan and Maddie, Thank You! I am going to Merida in June. I searched for info and videos on Merida and yours was the most informative. Our trip is somewhat investigative and mostly a vacation. I viewed many of your videos about places to live in Mexico. I still feel that Merida matches our needs best. I really find you to be very informative and engaging. Keep up the great work! There is so much to tell about Mexico. Also, Laska is a very cute dog!