Mexico's Safest City Explored! 🇲🇽 Things to Do in Mérida Mexico

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Tourist to Local

Tourist to Local

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@LocaldudeCA
@LocaldudeCA Жыл бұрын
Every video just gets better and better!!! And a 20 min video! Thank you!
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
💕💕💕 this made us smile!!!! Thank you!
@rondovzak4448
@rondovzak4448 9 ай бұрын
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!!
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing this! That's helpful to know!
@littlesita9452
@littlesita9452 Жыл бұрын
This is my favorite video of Merida so far! Thanks. I love the Miles4Migrants fundraiser and will be donating.
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed our video and will be donating to Miles4Migrants! 💕💕💕💕 thank you!!!!
@keithwynkoop9588
@keithwynkoop9588 Жыл бұрын
Merida rocks! Thank you!
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@brut602
@brut602 Жыл бұрын
Merida yay!!!!
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
It’s about time! This city is incredible!!
@meatgravylard
@meatgravylard Жыл бұрын
I have watched the first few minutes of Merida videos that randomly populate my home page since I first searched Merida during Covid when there was little to do. Since then I have seen myself and my wife in two videos and now you just walked by my house, I'm going to be a star....
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
Omg that’s so funny! How cool!!! Thanks for sharing!
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
Here’s how you can support our fundraiser for Miles4Migrants 🙌 1. 👀 Watch this video with ads! - Watching all the ads helps us to earn more to donate. 2. 👍 Leave a comment and like -More interactions with this video mean the algorithm pushes it more, leading to more views and more revenue earned 3. ✈️ Consider donating - Miles4Migrants accepts cash or miles/points! Use our donation portal so we can track our fundraiser and report back on the amount raised after 30 days : miles4migrants.org/touristtolocal
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
We are thrilled to share the results from last month’s fundraiser for Miles4Migrants. Between the money earned on our AdSense (+the amount to cover their credit card processing fee) and the amount contributed via individual donations, we raised $278.08! That’s enough to cover the added fees for multiple families 🙌 Thanks to everyone who helped!
@isaac50
@isaac50 Жыл бұрын
Amazing video quality, beautiful video!
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@EatBailaTravel
@EatBailaTravel Жыл бұрын
Ya'll always have the best intros! We love Merida so much that it motivated us to move to Mexico. Great video fam!
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 🥹❤️ Intros are admittedly our favorite part to edit!!! We’ve gotta meet up in Merida some day (or literally anywhere else bc we love you guys) 💕💕💕💕
@luisavina4831
@luisavina4831 Жыл бұрын
I “visited” Merida in May of 2012, ended up staying until September of 2014😂😂 It’s the most gorgeous place I’ve ever lived in; I cannot wait to buy a house there and stay for good, I miss it dearly🥲
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
Oh wow! Yeah it's definitely one of those cities you could end up really staying a long time in. Wishing you the best in making those house dreams come true!
@patrickstouffer5596
@patrickstouffer5596 Жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful video! And thank you so much for highlighting Miles4Migrants and its important mission. ❤
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure :)
@damarismartinez3298
@damarismartinez3298 Жыл бұрын
I was really excited for this video release and wow…it is incredible!! So much info and beautiful narration! Thank you for this! I will be visiting later this year and can’t wait!
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
Awwww thanks so much for the support!!!
@ibanavillasenor1
@ibanavillasenor1 Жыл бұрын
Me encantó el vídeo ! Si merida es Haci …mágica y encantadora
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
Es una ciudad bien bien bonita! Estamos feliz que disfrustaste nuestro video.
@terrybirchfiel1447
@terrybirchfiel1447 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Merida has been on my Mexico bucket list for a while. I'll be booking a trip soon after seeing this!
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
Yay! We’re glad you enjoyed it. We already want to go back!
@talex5459
@talex5459 Жыл бұрын
We are traveling to Merida this week, thank you so much for this helpful video! :)
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@JustinBrehm
@JustinBrehm Жыл бұрын
I really enjoy this video and I'm going backwards on all your videos watching those so I can't wait
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
Yay so glad you enjoyed it! We have some really nice ones coming up around Yucatán. Thanks for the support!
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
We are thrilled to share the results from last month’s fundraiser for Miles4Migrants. Between the money earned on our AdSense (+the amount to cover their credit card processing fee) and the amount contributed via individual donations, we raised $278.08! That’s enough to cover the added fees for multiple families 🙌 Thanks to everyone who helped!
@jodysalahub4194
@jodysalahub4194 Жыл бұрын
love Merida! Great video, thank you.
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@christopherarkills8912
@christopherarkills8912 Жыл бұрын
Great video and a great cause to give back.
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching ❤️
@jiminhart
@jiminhart 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for highlighting the museums of Merida. Watching most YT videos about the city, you'd think there are only 1 or 2 of them in the whole place. Even better to know that some of them are free!
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal 3 ай бұрын
So glad you found that helpful! Thanks for watching!
@jameshall9629
@jameshall9629 5 ай бұрын
This video was so compelling I booked right away! I'm so excited about my trip next month. I understand that the beach in Progresso is only 27 miles away! May be great news for beach goers!
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal 5 ай бұрын
OMG this is what we like to hear! So so so glad you're going here. You picked a good spot. We regret not visiting Progresso since it is in fact so close! Check out our video visiting another beach nearby to see flamingos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2KvhpJ_d7yNsKc
@rob171081
@rob171081 7 ай бұрын
Brilliantly put together video. You guys are great. 👏🏻👏🏻
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal 7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@jeswaner
@jeswaner Жыл бұрын
Well, that is one more place my husband and I want to move to! thanks for everything.
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you liked it!!!
@jeswaner
@jeswaner Жыл бұрын
@@TouristtoLocal My husband and I have been trying to find places outside of Cabo/Todos Santos to move to. My parents live in Todos, and it's great but we want something different. I see this as you helping us 🤣
@oliviahope3424
@oliviahope3424 Жыл бұрын
You are incredible jules!!! I am so proud
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🥹💕
@ccm2810
@ccm2810 11 ай бұрын
How far of a walk was the airb&b from the city center, shops etc?
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal 11 ай бұрын
About 33 minutes. We took ubers most of the time.
@ccm2810
@ccm2810 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! @@TouristtoLocal
@wonderlandbyavitabos
@wonderlandbyavitabos Жыл бұрын
Love this video!! We’re going to Merida in July and I definitely will go get a dress and a guayabera like yours 😬💕😍😍😍 GREAT VIDEO!! Thank you!!!😊❤️
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
Yay!!! We can be twins :) Thanks so much!!!!
@davisurdaneta1426
@davisurdaneta1426 10 ай бұрын
Guayabera is quite similar to Filipino Barong Tagalog. A lot of cultural similarities between the 2 countries. Awesome vlog. Planning to visit Merida next month.
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal 10 ай бұрын
The Philippines is one area where we'd LOVE to visit. We are fascinated by the cultural similarities between Mexico and the Philippines. Didn't know that about the guayabera! Have a great trip.
@davisurdaneta1426
@davisurdaneta1426 10 ай бұрын
@@TouristtoLocalYou guys can grow your channel exponentially by vlogging/touring the country. There was a Galleon trade between Manila - Acapulco for about 250 years during the Spanish rule. A lot of cultural exchanges had been introduced during those times.
@lizinawe
@lizinawe Жыл бұрын
also love merida, a 4 hour trip for me from ozumel. gratteful you mentioned the "darker side" i love that in both merida and cozumel, there are still natives who only speak mayan. used to stay in a converted monastery next to grand hotel. they had a ghostly sweet nun spirit that would pass by at night and gently sweep or kiss my cheek. they also had trovas singing every afternoon and a great pool with a view of the catherdral on the roof.
@futaba8
@futaba8 4 ай бұрын
メリダ懐かしい大好きな街娘が現地の人と結婚20年在住美人の孫もいます、何度も行きました治安も良くのどかな街生きているうち又行きたい街心の故郷
@MarthaLuciaDiazAcosta
@MarthaLuciaDiazAcosta 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video :) Gracias! Hope to visit Merida soon!
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal 7 ай бұрын
De nada! Thanks for watching!
@RigiLiquid945
@RigiLiquid945 Жыл бұрын
I have visited Merida twice before the pandemic days. It's so nice to see the same places again. Actually sat in those seats too.
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
It's always so interesting to see how a place is a few years later! Thanks for watching!
@cindyk3076
@cindyk3076 Жыл бұрын
Merida looks beautiful! Nice Airbnb!
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
Such a good find :) thanks for watching!
@robot9043
@robot9043 Жыл бұрын
Having lived, and married a Mayan (Bochita Linda)...(once upon a time)...my favorite food experinces were..."Botana Bars"..These are free food restuarants and bars which offer local food and live local music, free with just the purchase of a drink!...Most tourists do not have a clue about these...You two would be perfect to search these out!
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
We totally want to visit a botana bar next time we are in Mexico. Martin has been before, but it's not something I've experienced yet. It sounds super unique!
@pdungy7439
@pdungy7439 4 ай бұрын
@@TouristtoLocal
@JesusRodriguez-rw6fy
@JesusRodriguez-rw6fy 11 ай бұрын
Gracias por visitar México.
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal 11 ай бұрын
❤️
@J_Eusebio
@J_Eusebio Жыл бұрын
Going to Merída in December for vacation and to see if we would like to retire there!
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
You’re going to LOVE IT! It’s really an ideal spot for retirement. Have a great trip!
@doninmichigan
@doninmichigan Жыл бұрын
Nice video!
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Thehabanero_
@Thehabanero_ Жыл бұрын
Hello are the taxis from the airport reliable or safe to use to take you to your hotel etc?
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
Definitely! They just are a little more expensive. You can also walk outside of the airport and order an uber.
@Thehabanero_
@Thehabanero_ Жыл бұрын
Great. Thank you so much for the information!
@mamacat321
@mamacat321 Ай бұрын
Bravi to both of you for talking about the legacy of the haciendas. I honestly couldn't stand going to a hacienda when we were there for the same reason I can't visit southern plantations in the US. Although the history is important to keep speaking, of course!
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Ай бұрын
We are glad you enjoyed that part of the video! Cheers!
@Stuka87
@Stuka87 Жыл бұрын
The first video from Mexico that you two have done that I have been to almost all of these locations as my wife is from Merida. The story of the Eagle has to do with it being built in the 1500s. The symbol was covered for a long time, but was uncovered again more recently. It was also partly built by tearing down Maya temple. So on the right side down the alley you can see Maya markings in the stone.
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
How cool! Thanks for letting us know! We were really curious about that ❤️
@crickskbz8390
@crickskbz8390 6 ай бұрын
My family is from there and i love it over there!! CETINA..CALDERON?CARRILLO..GANADOS?
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal 6 ай бұрын
How cool!!
@Alaskawarmray
@Alaskawarmray Жыл бұрын
Would love the Airbnb link!
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
It’s in the description 🙌
@rachelrabb
@rachelrabb 11 ай бұрын
Thank you guys for going over some of the darker history. I love Merida but can never forget how things like the main cathedral is materials reused from destroyed Mayan sites.
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal 11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed our take on this! Thanks for watching!
@chasman67
@chasman67 29 күн бұрын
Nice video.
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal 17 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@chasman67
@chasman67 17 күн бұрын
@@TouristtoLocal Where do you get the cool music and not run into copyright issues on KZbin?
@lindvi0r
@lindvi0r 8 ай бұрын
Merida is a gem
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal 8 ай бұрын
We would consider it the 2nd best place to see in Mexico after Oaxaca :) We loved our time here!
@olivermaxwell444
@olivermaxwell444 15 күн бұрын
We are going to Merida in June 2025, I'm a little nervous about the heat but other than that I'm looking forward to this beautiful city. We are staying at the Mansion boutique hotel.
@storres1368
@storres1368 Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤🇲🇽
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!!!
@hevensangel3278
@hevensangel3278 8 ай бұрын
Can you please add a list of the songs/artists in the video? I love the music selection.
@merlejohnson626
@merlejohnson626 Жыл бұрын
Do you recommend renting a car or using public transportation?
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
You can do a mix of renting a car for day trips + using Uber in Merida itself! We go over this and more in our NEW video covering everything you need to know for a trip to Yucatán: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eobVnmydgdh4fdE
@gasparmaldonado7596
@gasparmaldonado7596 Жыл бұрын
My recommendation it's not to eat in the "commercial" restaurants, so, the best way to eat the real and delicious food from Yucatán is in the little towns and that's a way you can support the local economy, it's cheaper and extremely delicious than Chaya Maya :)
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the tip! What local spots would you recommend?
@tristarperfecta1061
@tristarperfecta1061 Жыл бұрын
I'm going to move there next year. I would also like to hear what places you recommend. I will most likely be living outside of the city.
@gasparmaldonado7596
@gasparmaldonado7596 Жыл бұрын
Tixkokob, Kanasín, Umán, also Motul, Valladolid, Maní, and so many, but i named the popular ones, and please never eat at Chaya Maya or any kind of that restaurant, it's so expensive and had a poorly taste, please try the food coming from literally mayan hands :))
@Catsandnature-1234
@Catsandnature-1234 3 ай бұрын
ı like your videos. they have good happy energy and shows the energy of Mexico. About the dangrousss Mexico.İt is hilarious .It is news , tv and lies ... movies so on..
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal 3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! We are glad you enjoy our videos!
@augustinaabbott2331
@augustinaabbott2331 Жыл бұрын
When Mexico became an internationally recognized independent and sovereign nation in 1821, the first official flag of Mexico was unveiled. It featured vertical stripes of green, white, and red, just as are present today. Also, an eagle wearing a crown and standing on a cactus was the coat of arms at the time, which represented the empire of Mexico. In 1823, Mexico became a republic and the flag was changed for the first time of many over the course of its history. The crown was removed from the eagle to represent the fall of the empire and a snake was planted in its talon. A laurel branch and an oak branch were also added to the flag. In 1864, the third flag of Mexico was created for the Second Republic of Mexico. The main difference with this flag was that the coat of arms was moved from the center of the flag to the corner. The Mexican flag has undergone many more changes over the years, perhaps most notably the return of the eagle to the center of the flag. The colors have remained the same, though brightened a bit, and the overall theme and display of the flag has remained similar to that of the earliest Mexican Flag. The current version of the Mexican flag was adopted on September 16, 1968
@augustinaabbott2331
@augustinaabbott2331 Жыл бұрын
Que Viva Mexico
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this! Good to know!
@lgnrome
@lgnrome Жыл бұрын
I’m planning on moving there that’s my goal
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
This would be such a nice place to move to!
@lgnrome
@lgnrome Жыл бұрын
Yes it would. The more videos I watch about Merida the more I get excited and sad at the same time. I wish I knew about Merida at least 5 years ago. I feel like I missed the bus. Lol
@amarublue
@amarublue Жыл бұрын
The symbol on the church was changed from a "lion and a castle" due to its Moorish origin, but the city's coat of arms still has the old symbolism.
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
Ooooh good to know! Thank you!
@ForceOnTwoWheels
@ForceOnTwoWheels 12 күн бұрын
A bit too heavy on the commercials, that aside, good video 💪🏾
@Jonathon-j4e
@Jonathon-j4e 10 ай бұрын
Can you drink the water?
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal 9 ай бұрын
We would recommend sticking to bottled water everywhere in mexico
@briantravelman
@briantravelman Жыл бұрын
I found the story behind the Eagle. During the Mexican Revolution, the lions and castles which are the symbol of Spain were chiseled away, and replaced with the Mexican eagle.
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal 11 ай бұрын
How cool! Thanks for reporting back to us! Cheers!
@mex5341
@mex5341 Жыл бұрын
looks like Valladolid
@karenmcwilliams5840
@karenmcwilliams5840 5 ай бұрын
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@karenmcwilliams5840
@karenmcwilliams5840 5 ай бұрын
I'm new to your channel. Please send me the Air B&B ilink for Merida with the large 🍌 Painting ❤️🙏🙏🙏😊
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal 5 ай бұрын
So glad you found us! Here's the link: www.airbnb.com/rooms/42917089
@luissolis232
@luissolis232 Жыл бұрын
Hermosa, hermosa ciudad de Mérida, la de Yucatán, todavía un Estado tranquilo, al resto de la república Mexicana. Ya que otros Estados de México cada día están peor, debido al desgobierno federal de López Obrador (me consta); las cosas como son. Es increíble que a pesar de todo ese desastre que ha creado López Obrador, Mérida y en General el Estado haya cierta calma, con sus bemoles por supuesto. Felicidades les quedó un hermoso video de una ciudad y un Estado maravilloso, por su gente y su naturaleza.
@turcorox911
@turcorox911 8 ай бұрын
The guy is like Mexican Kumail Nanjiani
@Subwaygaryf
@Subwaygaryf Жыл бұрын
Never look at another Costco the same way again!
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal Жыл бұрын
Right?! We’ve been to a Costco at home a few times since filming and it just doesn’t hit the same as the Merida one 😉
@diegoflores9237
@diegoflores9237 8 ай бұрын
There's nothing wrong with people. It's just that people from the US are kind of pushy. Many in mexico know how allowing people from the US into California and Texas turned into tragedy. Less well known is that at the time mexico lost California, the US was also agitating in Yucatan to separate it from mexico.
@longliveavalon
@longliveavalon 5 ай бұрын
Dang what a beautiful woman! I'm in love 😍🥴🥰😊🥰😍
@mikesmith8026
@mikesmith8026 8 ай бұрын
An immigrant came to usa and he met an American girl in 2 years, I've been here all my life asked 10,000 girls out on a date all said no yes 10,000. So I went to Mexico and met my dream girl in a day get your passport guys
@TouristtoLocal
@TouristtoLocal 8 ай бұрын
Great advice!
@MariaWerner-sf1ef
@MariaWerner-sf1ef 5 ай бұрын
You must be a real catch if 10 000 Girls refused to even go out with you! 😂
@pgarciaAP
@pgarciaAP Жыл бұрын
Sorry, the city is a snore. It might be the safest “tourist”city in Mexico, but once you’ve done the ruins nearby, there’s not much else to do. The cuisine is pretty repetitive. People are friendly, and I can certainly appreciate that, but honestly, the city is only worth a day or two maximum as far as worthwhile activities. I’ve visited Oaxaca and much of the Caribbean side of Mexico, as well as Mexico City. Uxmal is a worthwhile side trip along with the surrounding ruins, not much else in the city besides a couple of colonial sites.
@terrysmith8539
@terrysmith8539 2 ай бұрын
I liked this video until They started with their liberal political bullshit. I won't be watching any more of their videos . Audios amigos !
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