Exploring Mexico's Safest City: A Merida, Mexico Travel Guide

[@montysano]

The first thing I do when I leave Mexico is immediately start missing Mexico. We absolutely loved our time in Merida and Valladolid. On our way from Valladolid to Cenote Sambula in Dzitnup, we stopped in Chichimila, a charming Mayan village, and ate at El Capitan. That was a great day.

[@EatSeeRV]

Haha I know the feeling. That sounds like a perfect day

[@rondovzak4448]

We arrived at merida Airport at 10pm on 2/29/24 with some apprehension regarding the transportation to our hotel in the city centro. All of the internet talks about the need to take a taxi for at least Mex$300! It turns out the ADO bus into the city center was perfect for Mex$40 for each person. We got off at the 2nd stop, right near the Santa Lucia plaza & walked the few blocks to our hotel. Perfect!!

[@EatSeeRV]

Wonderful. ADO buses are great! You can also take a taxi, which is like $8 but you have to walk to the street you can't get the taxi from the Airport (near the rental car place).

[@alalesc3796]

Merida is awesome and Mexican food is amazing!😀

[@EatSeeRV]

Agreed and agreed!

[@alalesc3796]

@@EatSeeRV I appreciate what you do for Mexico, see the positive side and not what the American government and media say!? Actually Mexico is safer than the USA,

[@2426eltejano]

Saludos amigos just comeback from our trip to Cancun , went to Chichen Itza , take a swim at Cenote and eat cochinita pibil I love that area I hope you guys doing good again saludos to you both

[@EatSeeRV]

Sounds like a good time! It really is such an amazing area. Did you have some delicious seafood?

[@2426eltejano]

@@EatSeeRV Yes I did , the food at the Cenote area was great we travel like 3.5 hrs from Cancun to Chichen Itza we also got to see the Tren Maya along the route it's not a 100 % working but is getting there

[@serenareyes7571]

You convinced me I need to go to Merida

[@EatSeeRV]

Yayy good! It's so great

[@dianaj3139]

That food looks amazing!! dancing was fun and you always find Unique places to share... Muchas Gracias!!!

[@EatSeeRV]

Gracias for watching 💃🏽

[@mariebrumer3440]

What a fun trip. Thanks for sharing. The machete dancing was crazy. Lol 💖🙏✌️

[@EatSeeRV]

I think you'd really like Merida!

[@kathyline11]

Your videos never disappoint! great job!!

[@EatSeeRV]

Thank you for watching!

[@sherriweber7105]

Great video! The food looked as always. Love loved watching the dancing. Nice city. Love Mexican food. Love Mexican pizza. Love burritos. And if course tacos. Enchiladas. And chimichangas. Nice you both again. Sorry I didn’t see Dennis. Great video! Stay safe and have a great week.

[@EatSeeRV]

Dennis made 3 quick appearances 😂 the food was wonderful there!

[@gilherrera3506]

Excellent video guys. We have the vacation on May I know is .we are needs a hotel in Merida do you have one to recomende in downtown.

[@EatSeeRV]

Awesome! Here's our recommendations for hotels eatseerv.com/visiting-merida-mexico/

[@jackrolfson312]

You guys are always so fun to watch. Thank you for taking the time to take us along. The costumes of the dancers were wearing were incredibly pretty. Open question. Do you ever get food Poisoning in any of the places that you eat?

[@EatSeeRV]

The dancing was incredible! And we have, but rarely. We've gotten sick 2 or 3 times out of the year and a half. And one time was the same spot twice (hard lesson to learn lol).

[@sthoward48]

EnJoyable,,,,,,,,,, One of the Cities on my bucket list.........Tks for the upload..!!

[@EatSeeRV]

Yay! Hope you can make it there soon

[@tarac5137]

I’m headed to MX soon (CDMX and Puerto Escondido), looking forward to some warmth because it has been so “cold” in St Pete! 😁

[@EatSeeRV]

Enjoy! Haha it has been "cold" and wet this year!

[@Steve-318]

Such a great culture. Viva Mexico.

[@EatSeeRV]

Indeed!

[@pedrozatravel]

I love Merida except for the summer, then it gets really hot.

[@EatSeeRV]

So. Hot 🥵

[@sofiacarrillobrito2957]

As a local trust me, it’s ALWAYS really hot.

[@googtv1]

Question Liz, You are so fluent in Spanish, I don't speak Spanish and I've tried for years but haven't been able to learn it for some reason. I'd love to visit the places you show us. Will I be able to do it without speaking Spanish? Thank you.

[@EatSeeRV]

Yes you can! But it's definitely easier. I'll be sharing resources for learning a language that will help you get over that hurdle soon.

[@EatSeeRV]

Also, here is how I learn! eatseerv.com/learning-spanish-as-a-digital-nomad/

[@samo8204]

Thank you for this video!! Where would you suggest for my Wife and I look to retire if we have to have two things...??? 1. Beach. 2. Bicycle friendly.

[@EatSeeRV]

Campeche has waterfront and bicycle friendly but not many beaches. Every other beach area will not be bicycle friendly really

[@CarlosEdgardoMedina-d8f]

Belleza de lugar !

[@deborahsearle2339]

😅a fun thing to do is go to English library. One night a week they have locals who want to practice English. Very fun!

[@EatSeeRV]

Wonderful

[@Jorge-e4c2l]

Thanks. Good to know. I will visit the MEL (Merida English Library).

[@sherriweber7105]

Hi Dennis and Liz! I remember your trip a few years back to Mexico. Nice you went back. I am watching the video tonight! I miss watching you! I’m going try and get back to watching you again from time to time. If you don’t mind.

[@EatSeeRV]

Of course not Sherri, glad to have you with us.

[@SandorLau]

So happy to see Mexico again. Of course I wasn't trying to get any work done on a Monday.

[@EatSeeRV]

Haha, I forget your 3 hours behind. Call it an "early" one. Anyways, you work for yourself - you make the schedule!

[@calidadr375]

DISFRUTEN NUESTRO AMADO PAIS

[@efrainjimenez5361]

Nuevo suscriptor greetings from veracruz 🇲🇽

[@EatSeeRV]

Hola! Estoy feliz que esta aquí.

[@JCrozier1]

I think I've only heard of 2 things out of everything you ate. this was certainly a food video with a bit of travel thrown in. solid warning before the video. Glad I just ate. For the one with the flat waffle maker and the cheese, its literally just cheese inside the rolled "shell"? glad to see a fresh video. take care!

[@EatSeeRV]

Yes! It's just the cheese rolled inside - although you can add other stuff. I loved it just like that. And yes, the Yucatan has so many unique dishes to try.

[@concernedcitizen3649]

Chilakilez changed their name! They used to be called Chilakillerz. Ha

[@BSHappens]

Paseo de Luz looks so cool! Can you please let us know how to reserve tickets? Did you go through a tour?

[@EatSeeRV]

We bought tickets at the entrance before it began. Arrive 30 minutes early! It's also at Chicken Itza and Uxmal right now. Enjoy!

[@BSHappens]

@@EatSeeRV is it on a specific day? Also, thank you so much!

[@kensmithzzz]

You guys find the absolute best looking food everywhere you go. Jan and I haven't been to Merida yet, but you've moved it much higher on the list. Great job!

[@EatSeeRV]

Wohoo! You guys would love it aside from the heat haha 😆 it's really great like SMA

[@gilherrera3506]

Thanks for the information .we have the flight tickets we only needs the hotel

[@EatSeeRV]

Safe travels!

[@markthompson7288]

The biggest downside to residency in Mexico i see is that after you move to permanent residency, you can no longer drive you US plated vehicle into Mexico. Not sure about the Baja area since you don't have to get TIP.

[@EatSeeRV]

Yes it is a bummer. I think we've done our share of RVing there though and honestly would rather travel by car not RV if we do it again

[@RedroomStudios]

great to see you guys are back in Mexico! cool video! but why dont you know how to pronounce "Champs Elysée"? you pronounce the S on the end of Champs because the first letter of the next word is a vowel. and Elysee is EL-EE-SAY.

[@EatSeeRV]

Haha because I never studied French or have visited 🥖 thanks for the lesson.

[@RedroomStudios]

@@EatSeeRV but its one of the most famous places in the world and I knew how to pronounce it before I ever visited Paris. you also didnt know how to pronounce Suez Canal in your Panama video. I just find it bizarre.

[@RichardMctere]

I was going to ask you about the weather there but you said it was overcast and not to hot.I would love to live in merida but I hate high humidity.Did you see a lot of Gringos there are most of the Gringos there tourist or do they live there.

[@EatSeeRV]

I said when we visited it was overcast. It's always humid there and very usually extremely hot. Lol 😆 it's a nice mix of both. Gringos for sure but lottttsss of Mexicans too.

[@marioanoveloalonzo3792]

there is a large "gringo" (permanent residents) population in Merida, specially in the north side of the city.

[@mauroramos2685]

Welcome back to Mexico, Welcome back to Merida Yucatán guys

[@EatSeeRV]

Thank you 😊

[@mariluboode8240]

The documentary was awesome. Too bad though that it didn't have the traditional music.

[@EatSeeRV]

Glad you enjoyed it! Royalty free music is tricky. Gotta use what we can and illustrates the story best we can

[@JoséSantos-q6b5n]

I Love México

[@justinserrano7423]

I like it your content about Mexico because I can learn English ❤😂

[@EatSeeRV]

Perfect! Haha

[@alvaroberrielcantellano8189]

Meridas food is Great

[@EatSeeRV]

Es cierto

[@rounder624]

Any rural village Mexico video

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

I missed that he was blind folded the first time 😯

[@EatSeeRV]

He was only blindfolded at the end. Good catch - wild right?!

[@MR-ws5vj]

IT'S THE SAFEST CITY IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE SECOND IN THE WHOLE CONTINENT

[@EatSeeRV]

Yes

[@Jorge-e4c2l]

Hola! I appreciate and enjoy your helpful videos. As to "safety", from My observations, there is an obvious police presence. However, unlike the United States, where the police are overly militarized, here the Merida municipal police are equipped with walkie-talkie radios and batons. The Merida police seem to be more social ambassadors than stormtroopers and are very helpful. The National Guard, on the other hand, are more militarized, as I would expect, but they are not as prevelant. I've been in El Centro for less than a full week and can easily walk wherever I go. However, I'm more concerned with twisting an ankle on the narrow, uneven sidewalks than I am of being a random victim of crime. This week, I'm following your trips to the cenotes and other Mayan adventures.👍 👍

[@stevencasley499]

You are very nice people. I'm so happy youlove the city I spent my entire summer holiday in each year until I joined the Navy. It's my favorite place in all the world. Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@erickbocanegra7773]

Go with me to take all the people you know, through the center of Yucatan, to see all the emblematic cantinas of the city, I am a guide

[@illuzeweb]

How did you go to progresso?

[@EatSeeRV]

We had our motorcycle with us on past trips. But you can take a taxi, rent a car, or do a tour if you need.

[@texastemplar]

Did you get sick with the Ice???

[@EatSeeRV]

No, because ice isn't an issue in Mexico. Ice comes from purification plants and is completely safe to drink. That's an antiquated stereotype.

[@garretlewis4103]

We you guys are back in one of your most favorite places, Mexico. We guess the guys who aren’t good at the sword dance aren’t dancers anymore. They are eunuchs. 😀😀. Definitely do not slip!

[@EatSeeRV]

Crazy right?! Can you imagine

[@rachosolis2709]

Please just know, Yucatan has its own culture and spirit. It is not Mexican at all. It´s Mayan and European cultures mixed, but not Mexican. This culture is as new as you are in the same territory.

[@cortesa1221]

@@rachosolis2709 Your comment is very uneducated.

[@rvcruising]

Yum!!!

[@EatSeeRV]

Yum is right!

[@rounder624]

Good video hy

[@mbee1584]

LOL I guess I'm not a foodie, but I really want to visit Merida and see the Mayan pyramids , cenotes and haciendas before it's changed too much

[@EatSeeRV]

Definitely! Make a trip 😀

[@ivanrubnenkov919]

hey look im an american and mexico is such a great country (with us salary). let's eat all the time the whole video

[@ivanrubnenkov919]

Merida is nice tho

[@EatSeeRV]

Lol yes. Our channel is EAT, see, RV. 🙃 Merida is very nice and we have been many times.

[@NWYVR]

I'm a pregnant mom with a high energy toddler and in January we are going to Merida to EAT!!! can't wait. Hahahha

[@EatSeeRV]

Have fun!

[@ivanrubnenkov919]

​@@NWYVRhaha) have fun +1

[@storres1368]

🙏🙏🙏

[@EatSeeRV]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@sullivan7863]

Promo-SM 😳

[@EatSeeRV]

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[@NeroClaudiusCaesar]

Chochinita? :face

[@EatSeeRV]

🌮

[@edwardjasnoch4683]

Not truth at all is not safest City we move here from Florida 5 years ago it got bad with Crimes in the neighborhood burglaries , the streets very dirty and the roads filled with holes.Never the less housing is very expensive compared to to other Mexican Stares.

[@EatSeeRV]

Sorry to hear you had an issue with burglary. As you know that happens in many parts of the world and is certainly tragic! However the city is quite safe. We've had several friends live there for 10+ years with zero issues. Statistically, it is very safe. Although bad things can happen of course.

[@EatSeeRV]

And it's certainly safer than most places in Florida! Lol 😆 that's our home state too!