Why Living in Merida Is AWESOME and Why Expats Love It

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My heart aches when I'm not here! I love living in Merida, Mexico. Yucatecans Are The NICEST People, and it will surprise you!
Amy moved to Merida from Dallas talks about the Yucatecan's hospitality towards foreigners. Angel was born and raised in Tabasco but moved to Yucatan years ago and also agrees that Merida is the best place to live in Mexico.
Amy lived in Playa del Carmen before moving to Merida, and Angel also experienced other parts of Mexico. They share their perspectives on how Merida differs and why they love living here.
Together they talk about how locals feel about foreigners moving to Mexico, the gringo tax and whether or not you need to watch out, safety in Merida, getting around, finding rentals in Merida vs other parts of Mexico, the food and cultural richness of Merida, and so much more.
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[@harlyredhonda9938]

BC Canada I really enjoyed this one I was just in Mérida visiting and doing my 3 years renewal. Wow Mariana look at your Chanel 40g subscribers way to go

[@trusting2340]

Great advice about not getting into an expat comfort zone. Also, leaving expectations behind and going there with a clean learning slate.❤❤❤

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching :)

[@NicaArana-x1q]

Such a wonderfully informative video. I really appreciated the perspective from both an expat and a native Mexican, as well as the interview being in both Spanish and English. This couple looks so genuinely happy and at peace living in Merida. This authentic interview with real advice not only sold me on Merida even more but also truly moved me. Thank you for sharing ♥️

[@Jorge-e4c2l]

Well, here I am in Centro, Merida, Yucatan, México all the way from ATL. I've been here for two interesting and enjoyable weeks. This is My initial visit as part of My due diligence. My retirement plan is for six months in the northern hemisphere and six months in the southern hemisphere as I follow the sunshine. I booked a room at a "budget" hotel that is making upgrades/modernization, as is true of Merida, the Yucatan and Mexico. I'm a retired Georgia farmer so a lot of the "inconveniences" are manageable. Frankly, the main reason I picked May/June to visit Centro, Merida was to experience the "HEAT" factor. I believe the daytime temperature has exceeded 100°f everyday I've been here for the past two weeks. Though it is substantial, it is manageable. I've learned to reset My inner clock. Which means; do My chores, errands and shopping in the morning, then around 12noon, find a shady spot and chill until after the sun sets. Hydrate! Hydrate! Hydrate! Then is time for supper at numerous restaurants, from simple barfood/street food to highend restaurants, and socializing in Centro's numerous bench lined parks. Last weekend was La Noche Blanca, and Centro was alive and socializing was in full swing past midnight. This weekend was Election weekend and selling alcohol, even at grocery stores is prohibited. Oh, well. I'll makeup for it this week. I chose Centro, Merida because being in My early 70's I don't want the aggravation and expense of owning another motor vehicle. Besides, I prefer to walk or ride My tricycle wherever I want to visit. Centro is perfect in that regard. Moreover, Mexicans are robust folks, that enjoy socializing. They start around sunset and continue past midnight. I'll have to adjust My inner clock to acclimate to their schedule if I decide to weigh anchor in Centro Merida. Ive got another week for this visit, then I'll probably return for the rainy season. Then, again, I may just turn around and return, and begin the process of finding a rental. If You come to Centro and want to visit Playa Progreso, take the AutoProgreso bus from downtown Centro. The fare is $25mx ($1+) each way. There is no savings for purchasing a round ticket. Because if the ticket is damaged, or wet, or You lose it, you'll have to buy another ticket. I paid for a roundtrip, but when I attempted to board the bus back to Centro, I was politely informed that I had only bought a one-way ticket. Simply type "AutoProgreso" in Google Streets and it will give directions to the bus station in Centro. I wish yall happiness. "Via con dios!"

[@EveningTV]

We spent a few years checking out all of the options as well. First chose the country then visited all the potential cities and my husband and I fell in love with Merida immediately. It is true that we are vulnerable coming here and not knowing the customs or language very well, and we have run into some minor problems, but mostly the people are great. Wait! Did I just hear her say she doesn't like to sweat? Girl, if that is true, Merida is not for you. This place in a word is HOT! It is a tropical climate and we are living in the heat and humidity of the jungle, and in fact the weather is a common reason people give for not making Merida or surrounding areas their home. There are many beautiful places to live in Mexico that are not nearly as hot and humid as Yucatan.

[@cornelisverhoef9282]

My favourite city. Ever. Spent 3 wonderful years in Yucatan. Greetings from Bangkok (nice city too, but it's not Merida)

[@raulnavarro9500]

I have live in Boise Idaho for 20 years. I went to Merida and walked the streets at 4am and i was and felt safe.

[@RobEJC]

Watching from Mazatlan. Love these videos to help me hit the ground running as I visit different areas in Mexico. Viva MRG!

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Great to hear! Saludos

[@johniewilliams1951]

Thank you for sharing this information. Very informative. Peace and blessings always.

[@Dreamteam-js1mz]

Watching from Denmark and looking forward our 2. trip to Mérida next May❤thank you for your fantastic channel!

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Thanks for the support. I hope you love Merida! Don't forget to get our FREE Living in Mexico guide bit.ly/3S6kyZf

[@Batbarito]

Seee ya in Merida!!!Congratulations you got wonderful spot....Thank you for the video 24:36

[@cindy7733]

Excellent video! Excellent advice and information! Thank you for posting!

[@susans7091]

Watching from Colorado. Great video, thank you.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Thanks for watching - don't forget to sign up for our free living in Mexico guide bit.ly/3S6kyZf

[@susans7091]

How silly. Colorado is high and dry. Merida is low, soggy, and humid

[@HLJlovejoy]

From Sacramento, CA. So looking forward to relocating to Merida ❤

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Nice! You're going to love it. Don't forget to sign up for our FREE Guide bit.ly/3S6kyZf

[@527ctguy]

Great video. Love the mexican with the American. Going to Merida this month......excited.

[@marcialynn3469]

Watching from the fishing village of San Felipe in Baja. Been here 2 years and LOVE it

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Nice! Welcome to the channel :)

[@Yamezify]

Watching from Calgary Canada.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Bienvenido! Don't forget to sign up for our free living in Mexico guide bit.ly/3S6kyZf

[@joygatewood8028]

watching from Richmond, VA and loving it :-)

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Gracias! Don't forget to sign up for our FREE Mexico Living Guide bit.ly/3Pva4j9

[@KBcubedP3]

Me too!

[@eduardoconstantino1738]

watching from Houston, TX plan on moving to Mexico in the near future, I was born there! but been in the states since I was 3yrs old, I want to return to my Mother country!

[@davidbond9399]

I am from Abilene so we were neighbors! I loved our time in Merida--we later got married but we want to retire to Merida!

[@merytsitmaat9308]

Watching from Fort Worth, Texas. Loved the video. You two make such a cute couple! Congratulations!

[@teresabarata7119]

I am watching from South Africa … loving what I hear about Merida

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Welcome to the channel! Don't forget to sign up for our free living in Mexico guide bit.ly/3S6kyZf

[@Faithlovehope1]

Love you guys. I’m in Dallas. ❤

[@segroveworley4811]

Beautiful City, I could see myself visiting there in the future ✌️

[@karav2879]

Really great advice. Merida looks lovely-I’m considering moving either to Merida or Cuernavaca. I’m just a bit afraid of the humidity in Merida.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Hi! totally understand that. If you're not used to heat and humidity at the same time, Merida will feel oppressive. That's why I highly recommend doing a private relocation tour. We have them in Cuernavaca and Merida so you can visit both places and truly see for yourself which one is better for you mexicorelocationguide.com/tours/private-relocation-tours/

[@kejianniu2994]

Watching from Virginia. Been to Yucatán before but planning the first trip to Merida.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Nice! Thanks for checking out the video of Amy and Angel. Have a wonderful time exploring. And if you ever want to consider a relocation tour check out our page mexicorelocationguide.com/tours/

[@jorgemendez9143]

Hi I glad to hear you experienced I just bought my house on Merida I hope that will be there on August or early September I live in Chicago for almost 30 years and is time to move to my country and my shoes is Merida I’m from Jalisco But I love Merida

[@mexmerida]

Thank you , I wasborn a d raised I Merida but I have lived in Phoenix Arizona for the last 37 yrs.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Saludos paisano! Un abrazo hasta Phoenix

[@cryptojohnny3921]

I am coming to Merida in January.

[@ancientone8815]

From Tennessee. Wonderful video

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Thanks for watching! Make sure you get our FREE Guide to Living in Mexico bit.ly/3Pva4j9

[@Gina-fl9sk]

I am watching from Oregon, USA

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Bienvenida Gina! Don't forget to sign up for our free living in Mexico guide if you haven't bit.ly/3S6kyZf

[@EveningTV]

My son moved from Portland to join me in Merida last year and now we are building a wellness retreat in Motul. We fell in love with the area 5 years ago and 4 years ago we made the big move. Watching this video in Greece and we are homesick for our slice of heaven in Yucatan Mexico.

[@Eva-li2pe]

Hello from Las Vegas. Heading to Brazil for a few months then to Europe for a month. Should be back and in Florida by 10/15. I would like to have an AIRBNB in Merida and call it my home. Will be solo, and hope to like it there, close to the water, great sea food, I’m in! San Miguel, Lake Chapala and Guadalajara are not for me for many reasons included the bad food. Nice informative video. Thank you!

[@chs804]

Viewing this from Hawaii. Will be visiting soon, hopefully.

[@BentleyandJaxon]

New subscriber from Dallas Texas.

[@samo8204]

Thank you for this video. My Wife and I are looking to retire in Mexico. Would you mind suggesting a place for us? We only have two (must haves) needs. 1. Beach 2. Bicycle friendly.

[@DiegoGarcia-bf8fq]

Is a beautiful place to live

[@cjdingojames3715]

Watching from Chelem y Chuburna (la playa) 30-40 minute drive from Merida. Go there often. Also Puerto Progreso is nearby ❤ perfecto

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Bienvenido! Thanks for watching

[@ferog_v]

I really enjoy Merida, great to see everyone appreciates it I’d like to make a comment about several of your video titles USA/Canada people living in México aren’t “expats”, wether legally or illegally Mexican people aren’t called “expats” they’re immigrants as are USA/Canada immigrants living in Mexico.

[@EveningTV]

what is the difference?

[@jameswarren3421]

Are there books or courses or ? for learning the dialect for there, specifically? I took Spanish in high school many years ago, but am told that the Spanish in the Yucatan is different?

[@doreenchristian6532]

Listening from Greenbelt, Maryland USA thank you!

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Welcome! Don't forget to sign up for the FREE GUIDE bit.ly/3S6kyZf

[@alvineason]

Hello from Arlington Tx

[@dorahernandez7685]

Hi Amy, Thank you so much for this video. It was truly helpful. My name is Dora, and I plan on moving to Merida for a few months in search of my retirement home. I've been searching for my ideal area to live in, and I think Norte Merida is best. I visited SMA and fell in love, but it's more expensive. QRO is another city I plan on checking out. Anyway, thanks so much for this helpful video. I hope you make more. 🌷

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Hi Dora! Amy was a guest on our channel Thanks for watching 😉 If you want help moving to Merida check out our site mexicorelocationguide.com Saludos!

[@flee1428]

Thank you.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Glad you liked it. Don't forget to sign up for our FREE Guide on Living in Mexico bit.ly/3S6kyZf

[@scampca1]

Watching from Arkansas

[@Guenni_14]

I‘m watching from Germany 🇩🇪 - I did like your clear and useful information. Would like to spend there a couple of weeks too 😊….

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Thanks for watching. Amy and Angel were guests on our channel. Check out our site for more information about moving to Mexico the right way mexicorelocationguide.com/blog/

[@mistymiller673]

Watching and learning from Lincoln, NE USA

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Wonderful! Thanks for watching. Make sure you get our FREE Living in Mexico Guide bit.ly/3Pva4j9

[@jamesschrimshire5833]

How do you stand the 110 degree heat?

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

they use a lot of air conditioning in their home and when you go out you seek places that you know are air conditioned. You also tend to not do much during the peak hours

[@ricardo_cn]

Hiya from a yucatecan in the UK

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Saludos paisano!

[@independentthinker4397]

Are you able to use something similar to ups?

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Yes- there is DHL, Fedex, Estafeta and all kinds of local shipping services.

[@ralphjimenez6731]

Hey can someone tell me please where can I find a electric burner like the one in this video please, thanks

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Hi! They sell them at HomeDepot or Coppel or Liverpool or Amazon

[@veryrelax]

Amazon

[@ralphjimenez6731]

@@veryrelax thank you Laura I appreciate it, de seguro lo buscaré 👍🏼

[@sandymann8142]

I'm moving from US to Merida

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Awesome! Congrats. If you need help along the way, check out our site mexicorelocationguide.com

[@getoutusedition]

What is the internet service like in Merida? I can't live in an area where the internet is out for days.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Internet speeds will vary based on the location. However, most of Merida has the ability for you to hire high speed internet.

[@pablerry]

I have 1gbps in my house in Itzima neighborhood

[@howardgaddis]

Watching from San Antonio, TX

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Welcome! Don't forget to sign up for the free living in Mexico guide bit.ly/3S6kyZf

[@g8way2k1]

Don't know how to put this. I would be interested in learning about everyday activities, the vendors, the food and transportation. Now here comes the biggie - My lack of interest in learning spanish, street spanish or otherwise. A huge problem to the process of integration, I know. I thought of having a quality translation device, but I fear the locals might think that to be tacky, maybe even insultive. But through the repetition of using the device, would be a preferred method to pick up necessary words and phrases. Not interested in a tutor, or classes of any kind. Maybe a tutorial on the Internet and/or television. Slow going, but that's my lifestyle, so that's a plus. While it's good advice to venture out of your comfort zone, even never going in it.... but never going in it would discourage me from staying with any kind of longevity. Lake Chapala, Ajijic, were the landing spot(s) I thought of. Oh well, just my thoughts.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

I would say if you are not interested in learning Spanish, Mexico may not be the country for you. Even though you don't have to be fluent to live comfortably, it should be of interest to you to learn to know what is being said and get by. At least as a sign of respect to the country you are living in.

[@g8way2k1]

@@MaryGwenDungan Thank you Mary - I'll try a little. :-)

[@g8way2k1]

@@MexicoRelocationGuide What bothers me is that the U.S. seems to bend over backwards to accommodate the Spanish language. Wife knows a woman who has been in the States for 30 years and can't, or won't, speak any English. She don't have to. Respect 'is' a two way street. I guess there isn't much reciprocity. One reason I picked Ajijic/Lake Chapala for a landing spot was for one of the larger areas in Mexico that understand/speak English, as well as the higher elevation and cooler climate year round.

[@g8way2k1]

@@MaryGwenDungan Well isn't that a slap in the face. Speaks volumes. To your point, it was the reason for my comment. The U.S. does bend over backwards and it's very evident. So to delete your post is all telling. And it's high time for changes to this subject matter so the pendulum of fairness can begin to swing proportionately.

[@CaliWeHo]

Its 87 degrees there in December! 😢

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Yeap- and some people are looking forward to that 😉

[@elconquistador5095]

What was the name and number of the realtor you trusted?

[@richardminaya816]

Same question

[@AhmedGhazzawi-k6g]

Thank you for your video very informative. Would you be able to share your real estate agent ,(Claudia) credential. We are looking to rent a property north of Merida... Cheers

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

happy to connect you with our recommended and vetted realtors. In our complete Mexico Relocation Guide we give you access to our directory of contacts - see what’s included when you purchase the guide mexicorelocationguide.com/guide/

[@Pepper44136]

From Texas

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Welcome! Hope you enjoyed this video of Amy and Angel. Make sure you sign up for our free guide bit.ly/3S6kyZf

[@BlessedLife291]

Really considering moving there with my kids

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

You and your kids will love living in Merida. We have an in-depth video coming out tomorrow But if you’d like to learn what you need to know for moving to Mexico, I suggest getting our free email series bit.ly/3S6kyZf

[@DanielaKDHH]

México is great for families and kids. The culture is totally family oriented and totally kids friendly !! Greetings from Hamburg Germany 😊

[@valeriemclean8914]

Alberta Canada

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Bienvenida! Make sure you check out our FREE Living in Mexico GUIDE bit.ly/3S6kyZf

[@treborcsr]

Hola from Corpus

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Hola Bienvenido ❤

[@veryrelax]

❤

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Thanks for watching Laura!

[@jvahl8747]

Stuck in SC

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

We hope to see you in Mexico 😉 and hope you liked the video

[@jenniferwoodard6983]

San Clemente Ca

[@nancyreuter63]

Boise, Idaho\

[@StarlynMunson]

Idaho

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

welcome! Hope you liked this video :)

[@StarlynMunson]

Agradezco mucho su trabajo, gracias

[@Guzlui]

How hot is Merida? 🔥

[@rosalindhb]

Very

[@RigiLiquid945]

Tropical! I've been there a couple of times, and it was very nice in February, March. Highs of 30 to 37°C with an extreme record of 46 celcius going way back. I was at Chichén-itzá pyramid, and I laughed at the weather report because it said 40°C with wind chill due to strong winds. Well I wasn't laughing for long when I stopped sweating from heat exhaustion.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

If you're not used to heat and humidity it is very hot. But some people love that

[@mautumn1001]

hola, estoy in florida

[@patrickprendergast9589]

i live in naples fl used to live in merida

[@rosslopatin9503]

Hola, estoy tambien en Florida. Me gusta la playa Treasure Island. Aprendio Español 😁. Has estado en la playa de Siesta Key?

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Bienvenida!

[@blancarosa5859]

oK.

[@debraw168]

aloha from Kauai

[@HerefortheLove]

My favorite place in the world. ❤

[@tonywhite5485]

It’s different? If you’ve never been to Mexico-you probably shouldn’t move to Mexico…

[@enzos711]

I thought south Florida was hot, yiches ..

[@gregdurham9779]

I would love to marry a Mexican woman

[@meatgravylard]

That will take all of five minutes. All you need is the perception of money and a willingness to support their child/children.

[@Suncho64]

Not expats…. Immigrants