The Guide TEST 2014

G Photo by | ©Ariadna de la Rosa Hdez.

THE ENGLISH-LANGUAGE RESOURCE GUIDE FOR MERIDA AND THE YUCATAN PENINSULA

Dear Reader of The Guide to Living in Yucatan:

Achieving sustained development in a city depends, to a large degree, on the information available to its inhabitants and visitors. To be truly beneficial, the information must be easily understood and rapidly accesible.

The Guide to Living in Yucatan, which offers updates, advice and other services, has proven to be an effective channel for providing useful information to its readers.

It has become an important tool for those of you who have chosen our city and state either as your new home or as a temporary residence for business or pleasure.

Whether you are a tourist or a resident, Mérida welcomes you with the warmth and hospitality for which we are known for, and above all, with joy and mutual respect to share our cultures and traditions.

Mérida today is, more than ever, a city which is vigorous in its development and increasingly diverse. It is a leader on both the regional and national level in safety, quality public services, health and educational infrastructure, gastronomy and culture.

It is the job of each and every citizen to trigger and maintain growth in a city. For this reason we consider this guide, written in your native language, to be a channel of communication worth strengthening in the hopes that you will truly feel at home.

We welcome you to our beautiful city.

Together we will move forwardin its development.

Lic. Renán A. Barrera ConchaMAYOR OF MERIDA


Fernando López MacariMANAGING DIRECTOR

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WELCOME

BACK!

HOME CARE

REAL ESTATE

VACATION RENTALS

IMMIGRATION

FINANCE

PERSONAL

CARE

CHICHEN ITZA

UXMAL

PUEBLOS

MAGICOS

YUCATAN

GULF

PHONEBOOK

MERIDA

VACATION

RENTALS

MEDICAL

DENTISTS

PERSONAL CARE

TOURISM

RESTAURANTS

VETS

ANIMAL SHELTERS

VALLADOLID

& IZAMAL

YUCATAN

GULF

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Welcome to another edition of The Guide to Living in Yucatan! A year has passed

since our last edition and our beautiful state continues to grow and thousands of tourists

continue to come visit its architecture, culture, cuisine and high quality of life.

This year’s guide aims to be a tool to unite talented and trustworthy businesses and

individuals in our region with thousands of tourists, expatriates and temporary or

permanent residents who tread our land in search of new adventures and lifestyles.

It is our hope that by reading the pages of this guide, readers discover the excellent

products and services offered, become enthralled with the beautiful photographs, which

reflect the love we have for our land and use our articles as a source of information of

those who currently live here and try to share their experiences through their own words.

We believe that THE GUIDE is an opportunity to express the pride we have for what is ours

and it brings us closer to our mission of “bringing cultures together”, thank you for letting

us in your home.

We hope you enjoy living in Yucatán!

Fernando López MacariMANAGING DIRECTOR

WELCOME BACK!

MERIDA


Mérida, the capital of the State of Yucatán, is a colonial city that was founded in 1542 by Francisco

de Montejo on the foundations of the ancient Maya city of T’ho. Mérida is also called The White City and was the 2000 Culture Capital of the North American Continent. The historical center of the city still has all the charm and grace of the colonial cities of Europe. The buildings are palatial, the food is excellent, luxury accommodations abound and entertainment activities varies from folkloric to international spectaculars. For those who decide to make Mérida their home, the city has first class services, health care and shopping. In Mérida, it is possible to immerse oneself in both the old and new cultures of the city, as well as to find new friends from around the world. Tourists and expats alike often come to Mérida for health care and shopping. Malls and local markets hold a fabulous array of merchandise and food. As an added bonus, the beaches of Yucatán are a mere 35 kilometers (22 miles) away. Today, Mérida, Yucatán, is a thriving, modern city of over a million people with the lowest crime rate in all of México. The cost of living is quite affordable and tolerance for a variety of lifestyles is cherished. Whether one stays for a day, a season or forever, no one has ever been sorry they came to Mérida, Yucatán. CAROL SCOTT


HOME CARE - REAL ESTATE - VACATION RENTALS

The Yucatan Peninsula has always been a land

visited by millions of travelers from all around

the world. Yucatán was first visited by the Spanish

conquistadores in the 16th century. They built the

moroccan style architecture in Mérida also called

arquitectura colonial. In the 19th century, Yucatán was

visited by two world famous archeologists: John Lloyd

Stephens and Frederick Catherwood, who wrote a book

in 1843 called “Incidents of Travels in the Yucatan”.

Thanks to this book, published in English, the world saw

and heard about the extraordinary mayan cities and its

architecture, the colonial streets, houses and haciendas

of Mérida and its charming.

Over the last few generations, the sunny and tropical

Yucatan Peninsula has bred architects, interior designers

and builders from all over the world, who are working

in downtown restorations and new beach homes with

a mixture of colonial and mayan architecture. The end

result is a vivid, playful and beautiful architecture, rich

in local and foreign materials, forms and colors, most

using green technologies, which is a great contribution

to the newly coined “yucatecan architecture”.

Thanks to its warm weather, sandy beaches, and friendly

citizens, expatriates are living their dream in Yucatán,

building their own home or buying a fully restored casona

in downtown Mérida. During my 15 years as an architect

in Mérida, the question I receive the most is: How much does it cost to build new or remodel? The answer is

simple: in Yucatán we still have an economy similar to

“Old Mexico”, which means that costs are still low and

affordable, unlike Cancún or the Mayan Riviera, where

the square meter of land or linear meter of beach can

cost more than New York City, Miami or San Francisco.

To get you started on how much to budget, here are

three categories that I use to provide a rough estimate

to potential clients:

1. Basic Remodel: Small cosmetic exterior and interior

changes to have the house looking “updated”. Wiring,

windows and doors remain the same.

2. Small Refresh: This involves more work and details

inside the home. The existing plumbing, drain pipes and

exposed wiring will be totally removed and installed

new, hidden behind stucco walls. This type of remodel

considers a new kitchen, fully restored or new bedrooms

and bathrooms, a new swimming pool and a new or

restored entry facade.

3. Full Remodel or New Construction: This includes

a brand new home from start to finish or a fully restored

home. It would involve a lot of preliminary demolition

prior to the remodel. It includes a new foundation,

stucco walls, roof, plumbing, drains, electric wiring,

lighting and outlets. Demolishing and restoring an old

home can sometimes be more expensive than starting

from scratch and building new.

I want to emphasize that these categories are very rough

estimates. Each architect, designer and builder has his

or her own budgeting system.

We praise and honor each project built by expatriates

because they help make Yucatán even more beautiful.

ARTICLE BY: Architect Carlos de la Barrera Cardeña. Local architect, founder of Maya Architects and Builders. Bachelor of Architecture and Interior Design, University of Cincinnati and University of Yucatán.

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VACATION RENTALS

The idea of renting a private home instead of a

hotel room for a vacation is an idea whose time

has come, and there are few places where it is more

acceptable and enjoyable than in Mérida and the

surrounding areas. Visitors to the city of Mérida love

the idea of experiencing a colonial or modern home,

with gardens, pool and home amenities, as a base for

exploring the area’s attractions. On the beach, few

if any hotels or B&B’s can match the conveniences,

space and blessed solitude of renting a waterfront

vacation home.

As consultants to expatriates in Mérida, we have

worked with various clients who rent out their

homes as vacation rentals, and we have experienced

the benefits and the pitfalls. What we have learned

is that proper preparation and planning is the best

marketing tool you can have if you want a home

that is easily rented and rented repeatedly. The same

kind of planning, coupled with vigilant property

management, allows you as the owner to enjoy the

fruits of your vacation rentals without experiencing

undue problems in the process.

Preparing Your Existing Home for Rentalin the Yucatan

There are many things you can do to prepare a

lovely and welcoming home for travelers. In the

Yucatan, here are a few specific suggestions:

l At certain times of year there is a lot of rain here. Be

sure that every door to the outside has a non-sliding

mat for guests to wipe their feet. This will avoid

tracking dirt and water into the house, and will avoid

accidents. The polished cement and tile floors found

in Yucatan homes are especially slippery when wet.

l Every bath and shower should have a similar mat for

the same reason.

l Every room should be provided with your choice

of bug abatement devices. Sprays are effective, but

many people prefer to avoid them. Plug-in mosquito

repellent devices are easy to use, effective and involve

no harmful chemicals. Coils that can be burned or

citronella candles are a good solution for outdoor

areas.

l Candles with matches or lighters should be provided

either in a central location or in every room in case of

blackouts. At least one working flashlight should also

be provided. Blackouts are not as common as they

once were, but it’s good to have a source of light if

they do.

l A list of emergency numbers should be provided in

an obvious place. The Mérida phonebook is famously

difficult for strangers to understand or navigate. The

Guide to Living in Yucatan would be a great addition

to any Vacation Rental.

l Many owners provide their guests with Telcel Amigo

cellular phones for use during their stay. You can

provide the guest with instructions and one Amigo

card to start. If they use the phone extensively, it is

easy for them to buy additional cards for additional

time on the phone. If there will be a large party staying

at the house, two phones would be a thoughtful

addition to the amenities in your vacation home. "

l 3 Bedroomsl 2 Bathroomsl Air conditoner in two bedroomsl Towels providedl Fully equiped kitchenl Filtered waterl TV & DVD playerl Ocean Viewl Terracel Pool

l Cell Phone (credit on account of the guests)l Maid Service upon request (ask to the building admins.)l No wheelchair accessl Smoking allowed

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Comfortable apartment located in the Progreso Chicxulub road, km. 12. Being on the ground floor, it has the advantage of having an excellent ocean view and at the same time you can enjoy the pool with your family (suitable for children).

All the rooms and common areas are fully furnished and in perfect order and cleanliness (pets are not allowed). For your convenience it has three private parking spaces. The minimum stay is one week.

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Visitors Guide

A personalized visitors guide for the house is

always a welcome addition to a vacation rental

home. Visitors usually arrive after having read travel

guidebooks or websites, but a guide that is specific to

the house is extremely useful.

This type of guide might include:

l House rules (Including rules about turning air

conditioners off when guests are not inside the house).l Local restaurants, including your favorites. Menus

are a nice touch.l A few options for Home Delivery of food, with

specific directions about what to say on the phone

when ordering. Menus are especially important here.

l Where to shop for basic items within walking

distance of the house, including hours of operation.l How to call a cab and how to tell the dispatch the

address of the house.l Recommendations of things to do within walking

distance of the house.l Directions and hours of a local dry cleaner.l How to take a bus to the beach, the shopping mall,

the movie theatre, including where to go on the

internet to see which movies are playing.l What to do in the house in case of heavy rain or

hurricane warnings (which windows must be closed,

what to do if there is a leak, etc.).l Be sure to review the Visitor’s Guide every six

months or so to be sure it is up to date.

ARTICLE BY: Yucatan Expatriate Services.


IMMIGRATION & FINANCE

T he following article contains information related

to the steps that must be accomplished in order

to obtain a temporary or permanent resident card for

the first time, for those foreigners who intend to live in

Mexico for non-lucrative purposes.

This process starts at a Mexican Consulate and finishes

in Mexico by doing something called canje (exchange

in English) at the Immigration Institute. Through

the canje, foreigners who hold a Mexican VISA in their

passports, granted by a Mexican consulate, apply at the

Immigration Institute for a resident CARD of the same

characteristics as the VISA given at the Consulate.

Here is the detailed process divided in two main steps:

1) REQUESTING VISA AT A MEXICAN CONSULATE

Applying for the VISA

Submit the following documents:

- Online form, which is available at the Ministry of

Foreign Affairs website www.sre.gob.mx as well as

at any Mexican Consulate. This form must have the

signature of the applicant. In case of minors, the person

signing must be the parent or guardian.

- Original and copy of passport or other valid identity

and travel document.

- One frontal picture (passport size, minimum: 3.2

cm x 2.6 cm and maximum: 3.9 cm x 3.1 cm) in color

with white background. Applicant must not be wearing

glasses or earrings in the photo and hair must be behind

the ears. Pictures should be taken in a specialized

photography studio. Polaroid or cellular phone pictures

will not be accepted.

- Payment of the VISA fees: approximately 40 USD.

If the foreigner is applying for a TEMPORARY RESIDENCY:

- Original and copy of statements as proof of investments

or statements of bank accounts with a monthly average

balance equivalent to twenty thousand days of general

minimum wage in Mexico City (67.29 MXP for 2014),

approximately $103,500 USD for the past twelve

monthsOR

- Original and copy of bank statements with a

monthly income or pension (free of liens) greater

than the equivalent of four hundred days of general


approximately $2,100 USD for the past six months.

If the foreigner is applying for PERMANENT RESIDENCY:

- Original and copy of statements as proof of investments

or statements of bank accounts with a monthly average

balance equivalent to twenty five thousand days of

general minimum wage in Mexico City (67.29 MXP for

2014), approximately $130,000 USD for the past twelve

monthsOR

- Original and copy of documents showing that

the applicant has a pension (free of liens) greater

than the equivalent of five hundred days of general


approximately $2,600 USD for the past six months.

It is worth mentioning that only pensioners can apply

for the Permanent Resident VISA without having the

Temporary Resident VISA first. "

WHAT TO DO IF YOU WANT TO GET A MEXICAN RESIDENT CARD FOR THE FIRST TIME


Interview

In an interview with an officer of the Mexican Consulate,

the applicant will be asked to provide information such

as personal data, purpose of the trip and any other

relevant. During the interview, the officer will analyze

the information and documents received and will

authorize or deny the VISA.

Printing the VISA in the applicant’s passport

The VISA will be issued within the following 10 working

days and will be valid for 180 days and just for 1 entry to

Mexico. Once the applicant is in Mexico, he has 30 days

to start the canje application as follows:

2) REQUESTING YOUR RESIDENT CARD AT THE

IMMIGRATION INSTITUTE

Canje application

Submit the following documents:

- Online form, which is available at the Immigration

Institute website www.inm.gob.mx. This form must

have the signature of the applicant. In case of minors,

the person signing must be the parents or guardians.

- Letter requesting the canje of the VISA for one year.

- Original and copy of the passport.

- FMM form, provided at the port of entry, marked as

canje for 30 days.

- Formato básico (“basic form” in English), which will be

given at the Immigration Institute for the applicant to

fill out.

- Payment of Immigration fees:

TEMPORARY RESIDENT: $3,243 pesos (for one year)

The canje procedure only allows the applicant to get the

one year resident card. The next year when the applicant

renews it, he/she can request a 1, 2 or 3 years card.

PERMANENT RESIDENT: 3,953 pesos

NOTE: In order to make the payments, an Immigration

officer will provide an E5 form to the applicant and with

it the applicant can go to any bank to make the payment

and then return to the Immigration office with the

receipt.

Follow up on the procedure

Once the applicant has submitted at the Immigration

Institute all the documents mentioned above, he/she will

get a document with two numbers (one is called “NUT”

and other is called pieza) and a password; these numbers

will help him/her follow up on his/her procedure online

at Immigration’s website www.inm.gob.mx

The applicant can follow the status of his/her application

and when a note saying Registre los datos para la

expedición de su documento migratorio shows, that will

mean that the canje has been approved.

The time frame for this to happen is between 10 to 15

working days, starting from the day that the documents

were submitted until the day of the approval.

Appointment

Once the procedure has been approved, the applicant

must go to the Immigration Institute to request

an appointment. On the day of the appointment, the

applicant must be at the Immigration Institute 10

minutes before and must bring 3 pictures as follows: "

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Three color photos with white background, infant size

(2.5 cm x 3 cm):

- Two photos taken from the front.

- One photo taken from the right, showing the right

profile.

- Applicant must not be wearing glasses or earrings in

the photo and hair must be behind the ears.

- Pictures should be taken in a specialized photography

studio. Polaroid or cellular phone pictures will not be

accepted.

In this appointment the applicant will sign some

documents and have his fingerprints taken.

Resident Card ready

After the appointment, the card will be printed at the

Immigration office and will be ready to be picked up

approximately 1 week after.

At Yucatan Expatriate Services, we can advise you and/or

assist you in this important process, which if done correctly,

will keep you from going many times to the Immigration office

and incurring additional expenses. If you have any questions

or comments, please feel free to contact us:

[email protected] or (999)927.2437.

ARTICLE BY: Yucatan Expatriate Services.

G Photo by |©Ariadna de la Rosa Hdez.

MEDICAL - DENTISTS - PERSONAL CARE

P ulling up roots and taking the plunge by moving

to the beautiful Yucatan Peninsula seems to be

a no brainer!

What else would you want in paradise, but beautiful

white sand, sun-drenched beaches on both the

Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, centuries of traditions

and culture, kind-hearted natives, an affordable

standard of living and of course affordable healthcare.

The medical facilities in the Yucatán area are quite

modern and have top quality technology and highly

qualified physicians and surgeons. Mérida, the capital

and largest city in the Yucatan state has one of the

most prestigious medical faculties in Mexico (UADY).

Proximity to American cities like Houston allow local

doctors to cross-train and practice in both countries

making Mérida one of the best cities in Mexico in

terms of health services availability.

As an Expat you have choices that will meet your

healthcare needs, starting with local policies from

private insurance companies like Allianz, New York Life, AXA and Metlife… all have a presence in Mexico

and offer very good local and countrywide plans.

For those who want excellent coverage in Mexico

and want the flexibility to be able to travel back to

the United States for medical care, you may require a

quality Global Medical Plan that will allow freedom

to choose any doctor or hospital in the world and

when inside the USA, you have access to over 4,000

hospitals and 500,000 physicians and specialists.

The global plans like Lloyds of London, BUPA, Aetna International and Cigna Global also include

air evacuation benefits that will transport you and

your loved one to the closest facility that can perform

a life-saving procedure, usually Miami or Houston

will be the destinations from the Yucatán area.

If you are only traveling for a period of up to several

months, a Travel Medical Plan would be a smart

plan to purchase. These affordable plans cover you

for the unforeseen accident or illness and they also

include air evacuation coverage.

Purchasing a quality private global medical insurance

policy for you and your family can be quite intimidating

and confusing. Others may view it as a non-event,

because they see it as an unnecessary added expense,

anyway you look at it, you need to have some kind of

coverage (catastrophic or air evacuation at least).

Visiting the Yucatán is an enjoyable adventure in

itself, secure a quality medical plan and take that

burden away in case of a medical emergency and go enjoy paradise!

ARTICLE BY: John McGee. Insurance Specialist,

since 1992 his company has been insuring Expats all

over the Globe.

His company website is www.expatglobalmedical.com

or email him at [email protected]


EXPATRIATE MEDICAL INSURANCE WHILE RESIDING OR VISITING THE YUCATAN

PERSONAL CARE

E xpats represent the fastest growing sector of

the population and, like many people nowadays,

are increasingly drawn to yoga. This presents both an

extraordinary opportunity and a serious challenge

for yoga instructors who must be both a resource and

guardians of safety. A typical class of expats is likely

to represent the most diverse mix of abilities of any

age group.

But there is no age for practicing Yoga. People who

practice it do not feel the years pass. It is recommended

to practice under the assistance of a certified teacher

and with a previous medical consultation.

Breathing exercises should be performed during

practice, this oxygenizes blood and eliminates toxins,

causing abdominal massages and restoring elasticity

to the belly.

Certain postures, performed gently will help the

bloodstream irrigate more blood to the brain,

activating all the vessels of the body and avoiding the

ossification of the arteries.

With proper exercises and postures we will return the

spines flexibility, which is the “sacred chest” of the

“tree of life”.

In all yoga styles and in class, relaxation should always

be present, we can say it’s the “high note” of Yoga; this

is because it decreases the heart rate, reduces oxygen

consumption, lowers blood pressure, harmonizes the

mental processes and increases internal energy.

The correct practice of yoga can become an invaluable

element for prevention, recovery or rehabilitation of

every part of your body.

Start today!

ARTICLE BY: Alejandra Borbolla. Owner of Chandrika Yoga para Ti.


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TOURISM & RESTAURANTS

There are a multitude of reasons people come to

visit Yucatán. The most popular reason would

probably be visiting the Maya archaeological sites.

However, Yucatán has much more than that to offer,

including: family friendly beaches, excellent shopping,

superior health care, world class museums and art

galleries, cenote swimming, deep sea fishing, the

symphony, an active theater and dance community.

Eco-tourism can be found in the southern and

eastern sections of the state, and just as much fun can

be had touring the great restaurants in Mérida and at

the beach. The food in local, neighborhood cocinas is

also highly recommended. A tour in at least one of

Yucatan’s haciendas is certainly a must do activity, as

taking a tour to see the flamingos.

Yucatán has huge festivals during the Day of the Dead

season, as well as during Carnival. These festivals grow

larger every year and tourist numbers continue to

increase. Yucatán has cultural festivals, contemporary

dance festivals, and film festivals. Each year, Yucatán

is host to more and more sports events, including

Olympic trials and professional boxing. Runners and

bikers will be particularly pleased to know that there are

loads of marathons and weekly events carried out just

for them. Romance can be in the air with a horse drawn

carriage ride down the palatial Paseo de Montejo in

Mérida. The more adventurous might prefer a boat ride

through a mangrove or up the river to see the alligators

at Ría Lagartos. Whether one wants to have dinner in a

five star restaurant before attending a performance of

the Symphony Orchestra, or grab a quick bite on the

way to see a rural attraction, the variety of offerings is

sufficient to meet the needs of everyone.

Mérida has wonderful things for tourists. These

include the Olimpo, the city’s cultural center; Teatro

José Peón Contreras, an opera house with a marble

staircase, a beautiful zoo, a new animal sanctuary,

and shopping malls and markets to fit every taste and

budget. However, there are just as many wonders in

the outlying towns in Yucatán. Ticul has an annual

shoe fair, while Oxkutzcab hosts the annual Orange

Festival. Mérida and Valladolid host huge Construction

Expos, while Valladolid is also a fine jewelry center.

The State of Yucatán is the center state on the Yucatan

Peninsula. Campeche is to its West and Quintana

Roo is to its East. Campeche has hunting, fishing

and birdwatching, as well as scuba diving and river

kayaking. Quintana Roo has Playa del Carmen, Cancún,

Cozumel, and Tulum. Part of the East coast of Quintana

Roo is designated as the Riviera Maya and boasts

luxury resorts, as well as quite a few golf courses.

Diving in the Caribbean, as well as diving in cenotes,

is available year-round. Both Campeche and Quintana

Roo are at the end of easy drives on excellent highways

from anywhere in the State of Yucatán.

Whether the object of anyone’s vacation is focused on

culture, ecology, adventure, romance, golf, spas, fine

dining, visiting the Mayan world, having fun in or on

the water, or just taking the family on a trip to relax

and do nothing, the State of Yucatán and the Yucatan

Peninsula truly have something for every age and for

every taste.

ARTICLE BY: Carol Scott

G Photo by | ©Ellen Fields G Photo by | ©Ariadna de la Rosa

CHICHEN ITZÁ

Foreigners Entrance: $204 pesosSchedule: Tuesday to Friday from 8AM to 5PM.Light & Sound Show: In Spring and Summer starts at 8PM, Autumn and Winter at 7PM.Parking: $22 pesosHeadphones for translation: $39 pesosServices: Restrooms, restaurants, luggage storage, nursing, bookstore, shopping and gift stores.Location: 120 Kms. from Mérida and 188 Kms. from Cancún. There are buses to the archaeological zone, they make one stop at the town of Pisté. You can also drive through the 180 highway (Mérida-Puerto Juárez).

City considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988. Named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007. It was the most important capital of the Maya area and a center of worship and pilgrimage in the Yucatan Peninsula (this because of its imposing Cenote Sagrado). Among his most iconic and most valuable buildings are: El Castillo, El Observatorio, Las Monjas y La Iglesia o Casa Colorada. Hundreds visit Chichén to see its wonderful natural spectacle at the equinoxes and solstices.

CHICHEN ITZÁ

Foreigners Entrance: $188 pesosSchedule: Monday to Friday from 8AM to 5PM.Light & Sound Show: In Spring and Summer starts at 8PM, Autumn and Winter at 7PM.Parking: $22 pesosHeadphones for translation: $39 pesosServices: Restrooms, restaurants, auditorium, nursing, bookstore, shopping and gift stores.Location: Located to the Southwest towards Campeche, 80 Kms. from Mérida. There are buses to the archaeological zone.

City considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996. Known as La Tres Veces Construida. It is one of the archaeological sites where we can easily recognize the architectural style known as Puuc. It was mostly rebuilt.

One of its main attractions is the pyramid of El Adivino or El Enano, it differs from others because it has rounded corners so that its base is oval.

Other representative buildings are: El Cuadrángulo de las Monjas, El Juego de Pelota, El Palacio del Gobernador y La Casa de las Tortugas.


VETS & ANIMAL SHELTERS

A s dog owners we want the very best for our

dog(s) but, unfortunately, we don’t always

know what is best for them. For example, few dog

owners are knowledgeable about the variety of

theories and methods available to train dogs but

many owners are taking their dogs for training. It is

vital to understand what training techniques will be

used before enrolling your dog with a trainer.

There is a big controversy between two well-known

training techniques: Dominance Reduction versus

Positive Reinforcement.

Dominance is the possession of a high social status

within a group of animals that exhibit a hierarchical

social organization.

With these techniques, negative reinforcement and

punishment are the exclusive means of training.

To get results, you must physically force the dog to

perform the actions that the trainer wants. Choke,

spike and/or electrical collars are used in Dominance

Reduction training.

Positive Training comprises a set of techniques

that do not require the use of training collars and,

as a result, the training sessions are very rewarding

for both trainer and dog and, ultimately, the owner!

The main teaching method is the use of positive

reinforcement, popularly known as rewards. Positive

Training reinforces desired behaviors. There are

methods for eliminating unwanted behaviors without

punishment being inflicted on your dog.

Dogs learn good behavior by being rewarded for doing

well. And punishment doesn’t have to come in the

form of a harsh reprimand or physical force!

Unfortunately, dominance techniques are the ones

that have been written about the most, and are

taught more. These techniques should not be an

option! Studies by the University of Bristol in Great

Britain have shown that dogs are not motivated by

maintaining their place in the hierarchy of the pack;

therefore the scientists say that this type of training

varies from useless to dangerous and is likely to

worsen the dog’s behavior.

Many techniques used to teach the dog that the owner

is the “pack leader” are counterproductive because

you will not have a better behaved dog, but definitely

end up with a dog so fearful it has suppressed all its

natural behaviors and will not do anything at all, or

be so aggressive that it would be dangerous to be next

to it.

Positive Training has great advantages, the results

are more reliable than that obtained with dominance

training; it’s not necessary to physically break your dog,

and is a very easy, fast and fun way to train your dog. "


Remember, it is very important that violence and dog

abuse should not be allowed, or even considered in

modern techniques of dog training.

A tip for choosing a good training school for your

dog is to ask yourself if their training methods can be

explained with the scientific principles of training; it

must be simple and non-violent.

Techniques that aren’t helpful are:

l Impossible to explain without using so-called

“natural behavior” of dogs

l Complicated

l Violent

The next time you go to a training school or trainer

for information you will have the resources to decide

if the training will meet your expectations as well as

being right for your dog.

ARTICLE BY: Patricia Arrigunaga. Owner of Pet Chalet.


PUEBLOS MÁGICOS

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In 2001, the Mexican Secretariat of Tourism launched a program called P u e b l o s M á g i co s . This program

highlights towns and villages, in every state, that are unique in their natural beauty, cultural riches and/or historic significance. At the present time, Yucatán has two of these Magical Towns: Izamal and Valladolid. Izamal, the Yellow City, is rivaled only by Chichen Itzá in its archaeological importance to pre-Colombian Maya history. By 1561, the Spanish had completed a large Franciscan monastery that was second only in size to the Vatican. In recent memory, Izamal has come to be connected with Pope John Paul II, who visited the city and presented the statue of the Virgin with a silver crown. It is said that several miracles took place during the time of John Paul’s 1993 visit and the people responded by installing a statue of their beloved Pope in the atrium of the monastery. In the summer of 2012, Valladolid became Yucatan’s second town to earn the designation of Pueblo Mágico. Valladolid has already long been known for being the center of prime cattle and horse country. Today, this growing city is also known for fine jewelry, wonderful fairs, and increasingly as a fine cultural center. CAROL SCOTT


VALLADOLID & IZAMAL

W hen travelers say they want to see places that

are off the beaten track, they are talking about

places like Valladolid and Izamal. Each, in its own way,

is unique and both are must experience destinations.

Izamal is only about 70 miles Northeast of Mérida and

Valladolid is approximately halfway between Mérida and

all of the major resort areas on the East coast of the

Peninsula.

Valladolid, newly designated as one of México’s Pueblos

Mágicos, was founded in the early 1500s by the Spanish.

In 1545, it was moved to its current location on top of

the Maya town of Zaci. Because of its central location

between Mérida and all of the resort destinations on

the East coast of the peninsula, many tourists stop

in Valladolid only long enough to see the beautiful

Cathedral of San Servacio, in the city’s central plaza,

the Convent of San Bernardino Siena, which is only a 10

minute walk from the city center, and Cenote Zaci, which

is only a few blocks from the city center. They browse

through local handcraft stores and may stay long enough

to take a tour out to Chichen Itzá or Ek’Balam. Those who

live in Yucatán know there is much more to Valladolid.

This is horse and cattle country. Some of the finest

horses in North and South America come to Valladolid

for auction, as do some of the finest cattle. Valladolid is

also internationally known for its business expos, where

the best of Mexico’s fine jewelers and clothing makers

come to contract with exporters to Europe and beyond.

As Valladolid has grown, so have the cultural offerings in

the area. These can be found listed in the calendar on the

website of Yucatan’s Institute of Culture and the Arts.

www.culturayucatan.com

Izamal, also one of Mexico’s Pueblos Mágicos, is called

The Yellow City because most of its buildings are

painted yellow. This small city of under 20,000 people

has its roots in pre-Colombian Maya history. In the 16th

century, the Spanish founded the modern town on top

of the ancient town, and completed the Monastery of

San Antonio de Padua in 1561. This monastery’s atrium

was second only in size to the atrium at the Vatican and

the monastery itself was home to Bishop Diego de Landa.

Pope John Paul II was devoted to the Virgin Mary and,

in the early 1990s, visited Izamal’s former convent,

the Convent of Nuestra Señora de Izamal, named in her

honor. He presented the statue of the Virgin with a

silver crown and the people erected a full size statue of

him in return. It is said that more than one miracle took

place during Pope John Paul II’s visit to Izamal and while

he was on the road to Mérida.

Taken together, Valladolid and Izamal have something

for everyone. For tourists, there is rich Maya history

and an opportunity to relax in a beautiful colonial

town. For those who want to move to the area, there are

wonderful cultural offerings, beaches near enough for

day-trips, excellent health care, new malls for shopping,

plus Mérida to the West and Cancún and the Mayan

Riviera to the East. The people in the area work hard to

save the environment and play just as hard. If someone

wants to ride a Harley or a horse, Valladolid is the place

to be. Between the culture and the location, Valladolid

and Izmal are near perfect destinations for tourists and

for expats.


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YUCATAN GULF


The beaches of Yucatán make a fine place to vacation or retire. They are near enough to Mérida to get to

the city for shopping, cultural offerings and state-of-the-art medical care. Yet, one can be as busy or as isolated as fits one’s lifestyle. The beach at Progreso is the main destination for day visitors and cruise ship passengers, as well as for holiday visitors who live in Mérida. Progreso’s beach is quite shallow and bordered by a busy boardwalk known as the Malecón. Here, one is likely to see even toddlers playing in the shallow waters along the shoreline. Older visitors enjoy a variety of water toys, while less adventurous visitors sit in the shade, either on the beach or in a restaurant on the Malecón, as they while away the hours in the tropical weather. The beaches at Celestún, Sisal, Chuburná, Chelem, Chicxulub, Telchac Puerto, San Felipe, Río Lagartos, and El Cuyo are far less densely populated and offer a variety of off the beaten path experiences. In those towns, one can enjoy fishing and diving tours, as well as visits to mangrove swamps to see alligators and flamingos. Some of the beaches are a shell lover’s delight. In short, every beach in Yucatán has its own character and they are all worth exploring.

CAROL SCOTT


LIFE AT THE BEACH IN YUCATAN

F or those who look forward to retiring on a beach

somewhere tropical, the best advice they should

consider is the lifestyle they want to live. In Yucatán,

rather than showing up at the beach and running

immediately for the water, expats have a happy surprise

when they realize that each of the beach towns and

villages has its own feeling of being a “home town”.

This is the main reason so many expats can be heard to

say that they immediately felt as if they literally have

come home and as if they belong in the beach area they

have chosen.

Beach activities, in Yucatán, are based more around

fishing than around diving because of the difference

in water and depth between the Gulf of Mexico and

the Caribbean Sea, but there is still plenty to do at the

beach. Diving is excellent around the island national

park off the coast of Yucatán, as is fishing. Fishing

charters and guides can be found all along the coast.

On the coast of the Municipality of Progreso, one can

find kitesurfing, windsurfing, jet skiing, wakeboarding,

kayaking, marinas, pro shops and beach clubs. However,

if living at the beach means swinging in a hammock and

watching the world go by, that lifestyle is certainly an

option.

Living at the beach today is much different than living

at the beach just a few short years ago. Today, Progreso

offers branches of the big-box stores in Mérida, as well as

good health care and dental services. Almost anything

that can be found in Mérida can be found, on a smaller

scale, in Progreso.

Art and music have also come to the beach in Yucatán

as more and more artists and musicians begin to retire

there. There are often Sunday art markets, where one

might find very good pieces. Restaurants bring bands

of every genre to the beach and the music and good

company goes on well into the night on every special

occasion. There are even weekly karaoke nights in some

of the restaurants. All of these are social opportunities

where expats and the local people can build bonds of

community and friendship.

Restaurants at the beach are one of the best things about

living there. As more foreigners choose to live near the

Gulf of Mexico, more restaurants open to reflect the

owners’ home countries. Whether one’s taste runs

to seafood, Texas barbecue, pasta or pizza, all of that

and more can be found in restaurants along Yucatan’s

beaches. There are also several sports bars at the beach

so that, no matter one’s home country, they can keep up

with their favorite sports and teams.

After moving to Yucatan’s beaches, it doesn’t take long

to develop a sense of belonging and feel the need to

contribute to the community that has been so welcoming.

There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer at the

nursing home, at the food banks, with animal welfare

organizations, or with educational programs. Many of

these organizations hold wonderful fundraisers that

expats work on and look forward to throughout the year.

The best part of living in Yucatán is that expats get to

enjoy not only their own holiday celebrations, but all of

the Mexican holidays as well. From “Happy New Year”

to “¡Viva México!” life at the beach is filled with good

food, good friends and good times.



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Building & Construction - Car RentalComputer Services - Customs - Church

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Finance - Furniture - GroceriesHaciendas - Hotels and B&B’s

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HURRICANE PREPARATION

B ecause of the location of the Yucatan Peninsula,

conveniently juxtaposed between the Caribbean

and the Gulf of Mexico, it is highly probable that at some

point between June and November, you will read about a

hurricane alert. Those of us who live in Mérida certainly

appreciate the wisdom of the Mayans, who built the

original city of T’ho in this same location, probably with

the understanding that this inland location made it less

vulnerable to the consequences of extreme weather.

The Government of Yucatan State has issued a set of

precautions that it encourages you to follow. Yucatan

State has defined three alerts, each designated by a

different color. The intensity of the alert varies according

to the proximity of the hurricane to the area in question.

Keep in mind that these are statewide precautions, and

some of them may not apply to you or your property.

Yellow Alert: PREPAREl If you are visiting any coastal area, head to the inland

cities.

l Have tools close at hand for reinforcing your home.

l Put all your important documents (passport, birth

certificate, trust deed, etc.) in a plastic bag.

l If you have decided to move to a shelter, prepare light

luggage. Bring a thick blanket, some clothes, shoes, food

and water.

Orange Alert: ALARMl Secure doors and windows of your house with tape or

wood panels.

l Fix and tie any objects that must stay outdoors.

l Bring inside any loose items. Remove antennas and

advertisements, flags or boards.

l Turn off the gas and secure the tanks.

l Protect your pets.

l If you are in a coastal area and you do not have a means

of transportation, use the buses that the Government of

the State provides for evacuation.

Red Alert: DANGERl Stay calm.

l Listen to the radio for information and instructions.

l Keep the family together in the safest place of the

house, away from doors and windows; if the wind opens

them, do not move towards them directly, but approach

from the side.

l Unplug electrical appliances.

l Do not leave your house until the authorities announce

that the situation of danger has passed.

l If you are in a shelter, do not move out until the

authorities say so.

l After the hurricane, remove stagnant water to avoid

diseases and cover dead animals with lime.

l Do not connect wet electrical appliances.

l Verify that any water and food are in good condition

before consuming.

Other Hurricane PrecautionsWe probably do not need to tell you that it is unsafe to

walk around during a hurricane. In the Yucatan, things

that might be flying through the air during a hurricane

include power lines, cell phone towers, pieces of metal

or plastic lámina… not to mention sticks, tree limbs

and trees themselves. Get inside as the hurricane

approaches and stay inside!

ARTICLE BY: Yucatan Expatriate Services

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

CONSULATES


GENERAL EMERGENCY NUMBERS

General Emergency066 from land phone or113 from cell phone

Green Angels Roadside Assistance078 or (999) 983-1184

UtilitiesJAPAY (Water)(999) 930-3450CFE (Electricity) 071Telmex (Phone)01-800-123-0000

Mérida Fire Department(999) 924-9242 (999) 923-2971

Mérida Police Department (999) 942-0060

HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOMS

CEM Hospital Calle 60 and Avenida Colón (near Hyatt Hotel)(999) 920-4040

Clínica de Mérida HospitalAvenida Itzáes (near the Dondé circle)(999) 942-1800

CMA HospitalCalle 54 and Pérez Ponce(999) 926-2111

Star Médica HospitalCalle 26 #199 x 15 Fraccionamiento Altabrisa(999) 930-2880 Ext. 5

AMBULANCES

Red Cross (Cruz Roja)(Free but they accept donations)065 or (999) 924-9813

Alfa Ambulance Service(999) 924-1322 (serves Star Médica)

Sami Ambulance Service(999) 925-4048(serves Star Médica)

TAXISEconoTaxi (999) 945-0000

Taxi Santa Ana(999) 928-5600

TaxiMetro (24 Hours)(999) 922-7575

OTHER24-Hour VetsTony or Nelson044 (999) 156-9806José or Sandra044 (999) 148-5291

Animal RescueAFAD (999) 920-5019 or 044 (999) 947-6319Evolución (999) 193-0628

AUSTRIAAlberto Bulnes [email protected]. Colón #501C x 60 and 62Mérida, Yucatán.(999) 925-6386 or 925-8068

BELGIUMRafael [email protected]. Nichupté MZ 2, Lote 22, SM 19Pabellón Caribe, Cancún, Q. Roo.(998) 892-2512

BELIZEIng. Miguel Alfredo Dutton [email protected]. 53 #498 x 56 and 58, CentroMérida, Yucatán.(999) 928-6152 or 928-3962

CANADAAlie [email protected]. Kukulkán Km. 12Centro Empresarial, Cancún, Q. Roo.(998) 883-3360 or 883-3232

CUBAJesús Manuel García Rodrí[email protected]. 1D #320 x 42 y 44, CampestreMérida, Yucatán.(999) 944-4216 or 944-9875

FRANCEMario Ancona [email protected]. 60 #385 x 41 and 43, CentroMérida, Yucatán.(999) 930-1542 or 930-1507

GERMANYJohannes [email protected]. 49 #212 x 30 and 32, San Antonio Cucul. Mérida, Yucatán.(999) 944-3252

ITALYAugusto [email protected] #39 Super Manzana 22Cancún, Q. Roo.(998) 884-1261 or 884-5415

NETHERLANDSLic. José E. Gutiérrez Ló[email protected]. 64 #418 x 47 and 49, CentroMérida, Yucatán.(999) 924-3122 or 924-4147

SPAINVíctor Manuel Gómez Rodrí[email protected]. 38 #31A Apt. 31Campestre, Mérida, Yucatán.(999) 948-3489

UKMark [email protected]. Kukulkán Km. 13.5Hotel Zone, Cancún, Q. Roo.(998) 881-0100 or 848-8244

USASonya [email protected]. 60 #338K x 29 and 31, Col.Alcalá Martín. Mérida, Yucatán.(999) 942-5700 or 01 900 849-4949

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ANIMALSHELTERS

AFAD (ALBERGUE FRANCISCANO DEL ANIMAL DESPROTEGIDO)(DOG AND CAT SHELTER)Lidia Saleh (999) 920-5019 or 044 (999) 947-6319Just off the Periférico on the road to Cholul, left hand side.www.afad.org.mx

ADAY (ASOCIACIÓN POR LOS DERECHOS DE LOS ANIMALES EN YUCATÁN) (DOG AND CAT SHELTER)(999) 920-7501 or044 (999) 958-0583

EVOLUCIÓN (SHELTER AND SANCTUARY)(ask for Jill, who speaks English)044 (999) [email protected]

PERRERA MUNICIPAL(City Dog Pound… Look here for your lost dog)(999) 911-0250 Periférico at Km 34.5 Poniente

PROTECCIÓN DE PERROS Y GATOS A.C(969) 935-5584Apartado Postal #30 Progreso

ANTIQUES

ANTIGüEDADES BY JULIOCalle 75 x 72, across from the park in San Sebastián

ANTIGüEDADES JORGE044 (999) 163-6596(call to find it the 1st time)Calle 21 Lot 4Bis x 38 y 38-ACol. Sn Pedro Uxmal, Chuburná

BAZAR BAGDADCalle 49 #504 x 62 y 60, Centro

BODEGA 41Calle 60 #386 x 41 y 43, Centro

DR. GUZMÁN’S EL BAZARCalle 19 #201-D x 22 y 24 Colonia García Ginerés

LUNA DEL ORIENTEOn Calle 65 x 68 y 66, Centro

THE ANTIQUE LOTCorner of Calle 50 y Calle 81 VINTAGECalle 60 #428 x 47 y 49, Centro XUNAAN BAZARCalle 60 #441 x 49 y 51, Centro

APARTMENTS

ARABESQUE APARTMENTSwww.apartmentsmerida.com

SUITES DEL SOLwww.suitesdelsol.com

ARCHITECTS

ALONSO ARQUITECTOS(999) 129-8128

ARTURO CAMPOS(999) 926.9080 or044 (999) 185-2094Calle 49 #313 x 46 y 48 Colonia Benito Juárez Nortewww.arturocampos.com.mxwww.camposarquitecto.com

CARLOS DE LA BARRERA(MAYA ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS)(999) 252-3616 or044 (999) [email protected]. 22 #193 x 17C Xcanatúnwww.mayadbn.com

CERVERA SÁNCHEZ ARQ.(999) 944-1231 or044 (999) 958.0961www.arquitectosenyucatan.com

GREENSPACEARCHITECTURE & PROJECTS(999) 912-2878 or044 (999) 900-4670 or044 (999) 901-2140www.greenspace.com.mx

HENRY PONCE(999) 926-0018

MIGUEL ROJANES044 (999) 101-0060

PEDRO HERRERA044 (999) 127-2738

PUNTO EXACTOARQUITECTURA(999) 313-1159

RUBéN PORTELA RODRíGUEZ(999) 938-2152

ART

COLONIA MEJORADAGALERíA MéRIDACalle 59 #452A x 52 y 54

LA PERIFERíACalle 54 #468 x 53 y 55

THE YUCATAN MUSIC MUSEUMCalle 57 #466 x 48 y 50

YUCATAN MUSEUM OF POPULAR ARTCalle 50 #487 x 57 y 59

COLONIA SANTA ANAANTHROPOLOGY MUSEUMPaseo Montejo at Calle 45

ART ON SUNDAYSPaseo de Montejo between Avenida Colón (Walmart and the Fiesta Americana)

CENTRO DE ARTES VISUALESCalle 60 x 47 y 45, Centro

EXPLORARTEOn the corner of Calle 64 y 47-A

GALERíA NAHUALLI,CASA DE LOS ARTISTASCalle 60 #405 x 43 y 45, Centro GALERíA TATAYACalle 60 x 45 y 47, Centro

SOHO GALLERIESCalle 60 #400A x 43 y 41, Centro

NORTHERN MÉRIDAHABEMUS GALLERYCalle 11 #101-E x 20 y 22, Colonia México

KATRINA SCHIKORA’S STUDIOCalle 24 #96 x 15 y Laureles, Cholul

PLAZA GRANDEAMARO RESTAURANT GALLERYCalle 59 #507 x 60 y 62

ART ON THE STREETCalle 60 in the park next the Theater

GALERíA AT (UADY)Calle 60 x Calle 57 inside the UADY building

GALERíA DEL PASAJE PICHETAInside the Pasaje Picheta, next to the Governor’s Palace on Calle 61

GALERíA MANOLO RIVEROCalle 60 x Calle 51, Centro

GALERíA MéRIDA 904Calle 57 at the corner of Calle 64

GOVERNOR’S PALACECorner of Calle 61 y Calle 60

JOSE PEÓN CONTRERAS GALLERYCalle 60 at the corner of Calle 57

KOREAN IMMIGRATION MUSEUMCalle 65 #397-A x 44 y 46, Centro

MACAYCalle 60 x Calle 61 y 63

MéRIDA CITY MUSEUMOld Post Office Building at Calle 65 x 56


OLIMPOCorner of Calle 62 y 61, Centro

YUCATAN PAINTING GALLERYCalle 59 x 58 y 60, next to the Church, Centro

SANTIAGOGALERíA LA ESKALERACalle 70 x 57 y 59 in the Barrio de Santiago

GALERíA TATAYACalle 72 #478 x 53 y 55, Centro

GEORGIA CHARUHASBy Appointment Only.(999) 923-0495

JUAN PABLO BAVIO GALERíACalle 59 #539 x 66 y 68, Centro

SOUTHERN MÉRIDAGALLERY IN LA’KECHCalle 60 #595A x 73 y 75, Centro

ZOMA CONTEMPORARYART CENTERCalle 69 x 34 y 32

OTHERECOMUSEO DEL CACAOKm 20, Puuc Route, among the ruins of Xlapak and Labná

HACIENDA YAXCOPOILKm 186, South of Mérida.On Highway 261, on the way to Uxmal

BUILDING &CONSTRUCTION

AHNA WATER & POOL(999) 926-2091 or 286-8467Calle 27 #71 Local 3 x 60 Fracc. Loma Bonitaahnawaterandpool.sacom.mx

CANTERAS CREATIVAS(999) [email protected] 17 #101 x 16 y 18 Colonia Vista Alegrewww.canterascreativas.com

DECORAMACAMPESTRE(999) 944-5433 or 5466Calle 30 #76A x 11 y 13Prol. Paseo de MontejoMONTECRISTO(999) 944-3211 or 3212Calle 5 #132 x 10 y 12(in front Cumbres Club)WHOLESALE(999) 981-4567Calle 35 #253 x 20A y Chuburná de Hidalgowww.graberdecorama.com

HOME DEPOTCalle 35 #470 x Paseo de Montejo by Gran Plaza

INTERCERAMICON PASEO MONTEJOCalle 34 # 385-A x 7 y 11

MAXFORCELProfessional Pest Control(999) 944-1721 or044 (999) 121-0429Calle 10 #150 x 17 y 19Colonia México Orientewww.maxforcel.comNATURAL THANGSLandscape Design Company (999) 243-0883www.naturalthangs.com

NIPILITO, NORTECalle 31 #89 x 16

CAR RENTAL

ÁLAMOMerida Hyatt HotelCalle 60 #344 Avenida Colónwww.alamo.com

CE RENT A CARMerida International Airport01-800-243-3443 toll freewww.acerentacar.com/landing/lp_midt01.aspx

EUROPCAR(999) 925-3548Calle 56-A #451 Interior 66 Plaza Americana, Centrowww.europcar.com/car-rental-MEXICO-MERIDA.html

GREAT WAY/EASY WAY(999) 930-9500Calle 60 #484 x 55 and 57www.meridayucatancarrental.com

HERTZMerida International Airport(999) 121-9717www.hertz.com

LA CURVA(999) 278-0942www.yucatanseasonalcarrental.com

NATIONALFiesta Americana Hotel(999) 920-7722 or 923-2493www.nationalcar.com.mx

COMPUTERSERVICES

AVANTE: APPLE COMPUTERS(999) 981-4608 or 981-4611Calle 23 #107-B x 16 y 18Colonia Chuburná Hildalgowww.avantesa.com.mx

COMPU 8(999) 944-7658 or 944-7657Gran Plaza #111, upper level above Mega

GéNESIS(999) 920-2660 Calle 20 #285 x 11 y 13Santa Gertrudis Copówww.genesis.com.mx

PC DOMINÓS: PARTS & SALES(999) 927-9294Calle 27 #225 x 20 y 22,Colonia Miguel Alemánwww.merida.pcdomino.com

CUSTOMS

CERVERA(969) 935-3535 Hiram [email protected]

DEL VALLE(969) 934-3055Narciso García, [email protected]

GRUPO ADUANERO GIRAUD(969) 934-4427Alejandro Sánchez, [email protected]

GRUPO LÓPEZ CASTRO(969) 935-81.00 Daniel Riou, [email protected]

MIER Y TERÁN(969) 935-0042 or 942-1530Cynthia Martín del Campo, [email protected]

QUATTROCustoms Brokers Progreso(969) 935-0404 or (969)935-0405 or (969) [email protected] 31 #130 Colonia Centro Progreso, Yucatánwww.quattroglobal.com

CHURCHES

BAPTISTBaptist Church BereaCalle 35 Diagonal #361 x 46 y 48Baptist Church “El Mesías”Calle 28 x 16 Colonia MorelosBaptist Church Jesucristoes El SeñorCalle 22 x 29 y 31 #108Apartments 2 and 3, Col. MéxicoFirst Baptist ChurchCalle 62 #538 x 67 y 69, Centro

BUDDHISTSokka Gakkai Buddhist Gathering Calle 66 near 49

CATHOLICCathedral Calle 60 x 61, CentroItzimná Colonia ItzimnáLa Ermita Calle 66 x 77, CentroMejorada Calle 50 x 59, CentroSan Cristóbal Calle 50 x 65San Juan Calle 64 x 69, CentroSan Sebastián Calle 70 x 75, Santa Ana Calle 60 x 45, CentroSanta Lucía Calle 60 x 55, Centro

CHRISTIANCentro Cristiano“La Nueva Jerusalén”


Calle 20 #106 x 23 y 25Colonia ChuburnáCentro de Fe “Sinaí”Calle 66-B #889 x 109-DColonia ObreraChristian Community“Príncipe de Paz”Avenida Itzáes x 71 y 73, Centro Christian Church “Emmanuel”Calle 112 #425-A x 59-H,Colonia Bojórquez

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Calle 45 #527, Centro

EPISCOPALSaint Mark’s Anglican ChurchServing Mérida, Progreso & Northern YucatánMérida Calle 21 #11 x 58 y 60Progreso 01(998) 845-3624Cancún 044 (998) 845–3624Contact Rev. John E Hayes at:[email protected]

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSESSalón del Reino de los Testigosde Jehová*Calle 90 #482-B x Avenida Jacinto Canek y 47Colonia Inalámbrica*Calle 38 #469 x 35 y 39Colonia Jesús Carranza*Calle 26 #211 x 25 y 27Colonia San Pedro Cholul

METHODISTLa Rosa de SarónCalle 62 #300-F x 35, Centro

PRESBYTERIANAntioquia Calle 74 #468, CentroEl Divino Salvador Calle 66 #520 x 63, CentroEl Verbo de Dios Calle 20 x 21 y 19 Colonia ChuburnáShalom Calle 26 #215 x 27 Colonia García Ginerés

OTHERAdonai de México Calle 35 Diagonal #361 x 46 y 48 Colonia Mérida Calvary ChapelCalle 27 #363 Colonia San Vicente ChuburnáIglesia de Dios en México

Calle 38 #464 Jesús CarranzaEl NazarenoCalle 57 #380 x 34 y 36, Centro

DENTISTS

DENTAL AYUSOC.D.E.O.R. Rosalandy Ayuso N.C.D.E.O.R. Fernando Ayuso S.(999) 928-5175 or044 (999) 165-4993 or044 (999) 738-7558Calle 27 #497 Apt. 1 x 58 y 58A, Colonia Itzimnáwww.dentalayuso.com

DR. DIANA NAVARROSpecialist in Restorative & Cosmetic Dentistry(999) 317-3600 or044 (999) [email protected] 15 #491 x 22 Fracc. Altabrisa, Edif. 1000eniumwww.meridadentist.com

DR. RICARDO PENICHE R.Oral Implantology and Prosthetic Dentistry(999) [email protected] Hospital Office 314Calle 54 #365 Colonia Centro(One block away from Paseo de Montejo)www.implantescma.com

DR. TERESITA HERNÁNDEZProsthodontics (Dental Studio)(999) 944-1085info.teresitahernandez.comCalle 20 #23 México Norte (in front Golden Island Casino)www.teresitahernandez.com

ODONTO MERIDADr. Cecilia Vázquez(Prosthetic Dentistry)C.D.E.O. Pamela Cetina(Orthodontics)Dr. Rodrigo Zapata(Periodontics)(999) 121-6934Calle 14 #185D x 17 y 19 Colonia México Orientewww.odontomerida.mx

QUALITY DENTALDr. Javier Cámara-PatrónALTABRISA(999) 167-9444Calle 26 x 7 y 15 Med. PlazaGARCÍA GINERÉS(999) 925-3399Calle 17 #170 x 8 y 10FRANCISCO DE MONTEJO(999) 946-6444Calle 51 x [email protected]

YUCATAN DENTALDr. Jesús Sánchez RuzDra. Claudia C. Flota(999) [email protected] 53 #518B x 64 y 66 Colonia Centrowww.yucatandental.com

DOCTORS

ALLERGISTDr. Carlos Molina Medina(999) 925-9904C. 62 #333-D x 37 y 39, Centro

ANGIOLOGISTDra. Elena Solís(999) 242-9493

AUDIOLOGISTDr. Luis E. Repetto Ortega(999) [email protected] Office 316 x Ave. ColónColonia García Ginéres

CARDIOLOGISTDr. Álvaro MarínStar Médica (999) [email protected]

Dr. Pedro GorocicaClínica de Mérida(999) 920-1611 www.cardiomerida.com.mx

Dr. Rafael E. Aguilar RomeroCMA Hospital (999) 926-2111

DERMATOLOGISTDra. Claudia CalderónStar Médica (999) 943-3410

Dr. José Enrique González VillalobosClínica de Mérida (999) [email protected]

EARS, NOSE AND THROATDr. Juan José CastellanosStar Médica (999) 943-2991

GASTROENTEROLOGISTDr. Rafael FajardoClínica de Mérida(999) 942-1800 ext 1372www.icim.com.mx

GASTROENTEROLOGIST AND ENDOSCOPISTDra. María Eugenia IcazaStar Médica (999) [email protected]

GENERAL PRACTITIONERDr. Raúl Peláez FloresSpecializes in Sexually Transmitted DiseasesCalle 54 #364-T x 33-A, Centro(999) [email protected]

GYNECOLOGISTDr. Gabriel Sánchez BuenfilCEM (across from Hyatt Hotel)[email protected]

INTERNISTDr. Octavio Martínez AyalaStar Médica (999) 196-0734 [email protected]

NEUROLOGISTDr. Rubén VargasClínica de Mérida (999) [email protected]

ONCOLOGISTDr. Reyes Alberto López Balam(999) 920-1274 C. 7 #215A x 32 y 34 García Gineré[email protected]

OPHTHALMOLOGISTDr. Daniel BelaundeStar Médica (999) [email protected]

PLASTIC SURGEONDr. Patrick CorreaStar Médica (999) 970-1862


PROCTOLOGISTDr. Daniel Ernesto Dorantes DíazStar Médica (999) [email protected]

SPORTS MEDICINEDra. Martha Solís CoelloStar Médica (999) 943-3232

UROLOGISTDr. Antonio EsquedaStar Médica (999) [email protected]

Dr. José Luis Coral PootStar Médica (999) [email protected]

Dr. David Alberto Quintal PineloStar Médica (999) [email protected]

VASCULAR MEDICINE AND SURGERYDr. Jorge MartínezStar Médica (999) 196-1313

FINANCE

ESFERA FINANZASContact: Beatriz Quijano (999) [email protected]

FURNITURE

ARTEUROPEO FURNITUREFurniture and Interior DesignC. 21 #21, 101 x 20, Col. Méxicowww.arteuropeo.com

CALLE VEINTEAvenida Villas la Hacienda #250 in front Pocitowww.calleveinte.com.mxCOLOMERC. 20 #99 x 19 y 21, Col. Itzimnáwww.colomermuebles.com

GRINGO FURNITURE(Full room packages)www.gringofurniture.com

LUNA DEL ORIENTEChinese and Indian antiques(999) 247-2953 or 263-9178

MARBOL(check the website for locations)www.marbol.com.mx

MOSAICOS MERIDANOSPasta tiles and iron furniturewww.mosaicosmeridanos.com

NASSTRöMC. 31 #104 x 20 y 24, Col. Méxicowww.nasstrom.com.mx

YUCATAN CUSTOM FURNITURELocally made furniturewww.yucatancustomfurniture.com

GROCERIES

AkISantiago Calle 72 #495 x 59 y 57, Colonia Centro Centenario Calle 59 #646 x 82 y 84, Colonia Centro

BODEGA AURRERÁAvenida Itzáes x Calle 90, Centro

CAFé ORGÁNICO(999) 925-2831C. 33D Avenida Reforma x ColónMonday-Friday, 9 AM - 7:30 PMSaturday, 9 AM - 2:30 PM

COSTCOCalle 60 #220 Fracc. del Norte

CHEDRAUIPaseo de Montejo By Monumento a la BanderaAvenida Itzáes x Calle 77Plaza las Américas Inside mallSelecto Across from Gran Plaza

MEGA & COMERCIAL MEXICANANorth Calle 60 x Circ. ColoniasGran Plaza Inside the mall

MERCADO GRANDE LUCA DEGÁLVEZ (TRADITIONAL MARKET)Calle 56 x 65, Centro

MONIQUE’S BAKERYOrganic breads and pastries,Calle 29 #478 x Calle 46-A

NEIGHBORHOOD MARkETSSanta Ana Calle 60 y 47, CentroSantiago Calle 72 y 59, CentroSan Sebastián C. 70 y 77, Centro

PASCADELIImporter / wholesaler to restaurants, open to the public.Calle 56 #368, x 37 y 39, Centro(Just East of Paseo de Montejoa few blocks South of Walmart)

SAM’S CLUBProlongación MontejoBy La Gran Plaza

SLOW FOODS MARKETOrganic and whole foods marketC. 33D Avenida Reforma x ColónSaturday only, 10 AM - 1 PM

SORIANACentro Calle 56 #514, CentroVilla Palmira Calle 95 #502 x 62,Colonia Delio Moreno Cantón

SUPERAMA Prolongación Montejo going north, before Club Campestre

TERE CAZOLA(999) 944-8183Traditional Mexican baked goodswww.terecazola.com

TIENDA KI’XOCOLATLCalle 55 # 513 x 60 y 62, Centro(close to Santa Lucia’s Park)Open 9 AM - 10:30 PM, Sunday 10 AM - 6 PM

TIENDA L’AMANDINEMatriz (999) 920-5869Calle 5-D #313 x 38 y 38A, Col. Pensiones / Open 9:30 AM - 7 PM and closed SundayNorth (999) 948-4738 / Calle 49 x 32 #215, Local 17 Colonia San Antonio Cucul / Open 11 AM -8 PM, Saturday 11 AM - 5 PM,

WALMARTPaseo de Montejo & Pérez PoncePlaza Dorada (In front of )YA’AXTAL ECO TIENDA & CAFé(999) 926-4989 Organic and whole foodsCalle 30 #109 x 23 y 25, Centro

HACIENDAS

HACIENDA MISNéwww.haciendamisne.com.mx

HACIENDA PETACwww.haciendapetac.com

HACIENDA SAN JOSéDE CHOLULwww.haciendasenyucatan.com/cholul/

HACIENDA SANTA CRUZwww.haciendasantacruz.com

HACIENDA SANTA ROSAwww.lahaciendasantarosa.com.mx

HACIENDA TEMOZÓNwww.starwoodhotels.com

HACIENDA XCANATÚN(CASA PIEDRA)Hotel - Restaurant - Spa(999) [email protected] 20 S/N Comisaría Xcanatúnwww.xcanatun.org

HACIENDA YAXCOPOILwww.yaxcopoil.com

HOTELS & B&B'S

CASA ÁLVAREZwww.casaalvarezguesthouse.com

CASA ANAwww.casaana.com

CASCADAS DE MéRIDAwww.cascadasdemerida.com

HOTEL HACIENDA MéRIDAwww.hotelhaciendamerida.com

HOTEL MARIONETASwww.hotelmarionetas.com

HOTEL MEDIOMUNDOwww.hotelmediomundo.com

HOTEL VILLA MERIDAwww.thevillameridahotel.com


LOS ARCOSwww.losarcosmerida.com/index.htm

LUZ IN YUCATANwww.luzenyucatan.com

ROSAS AND XOCOLATEwww.rosasandxocolate.com

HOSPITALS

CLINICA MéRIDA(999) 925-7398 or 925-4308Avenida Itzáes #242Colonia García Ginéres CLíNICA YUCATÁN(999) 924-9391Calle 66 #528, Centro

MARíA JOSé CLINIC FOR MOTHERS AND BABIES(999) 928-5325 Calle 53 #484, Centro

MEDICAL CENTER LAS AMÉRICAS (CMA)(999) 926-2111 / For Emergencies (999) 927-3199Calle 54 # 365, x 33 y Avenida Pérez Ponce, Centro.

MEDICAL SPECIALITIES CENTER (CEM)(999) 920-4040Calle 60 #329 across from Hyatt

PENSIONES MEDICAL CENTER (IMSS)(999) 925-8108Avenida 7 #215-A Col. Pensiones

SANTA MARíA CLINIC(999) 924-2624Calle 69 #430, Centro

STAR MéDICA(999) 930-2880www.starmedica.com

IMMIGRATION

IDC (INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTS CANADA)[email protected]/yucatan

MERIDA OFFICE(999) 925-5009(999) 925-7034(999) 925-7487Av. Colón #507 x Calle 8,Colonia García GinerésMonday-Friday, 9 AM to 1 PM

PROGRESO OFFICE(969) 935-0022Calle 80 #176 x 31 (next to SMAPAP), 9 AM to 1 PM VALLADOLID OFFICE(985) 851-0418 Tablaje Catastral #3988, Km. 2.59 AM to 1 PM

YUCATAN EXPATRIATE SERVICES (YES)(999) [email protected] 25 #157 x 28 y 30Colonia García Gineréswww.yucatanYES.com

INSURANCE

CARSALife, Health, Auto, HomeRicardo Castilla Sosa044 (999) [email protected] 10 #326 x 3 y 3CColonia Gonzalo Guerrerowww.insurancebrokers.com

EXPAT GLOBAL MEDICALTravel, Medical, LifeJohn W. McGee(336) 998-9583 in [email protected]

IMSS HEALTHCARE INSURANCENational Health Insurance.In order to sign up for IMSS health insurance in Merida or Progreso, you must first go to one of two central offices. If you live in Merida, you will be assigned to an IMSS clinic in your colonia.

IMSS Pensiones(if you live North of Calle 59

Calle 7 #432 x 32 y 34Colonia Residencial Pensiones

IMSS Serapio Rendón(if you live South of Calle 61)Calle 42 #999 x 127-A y 131Colonia Serapio Rendón SEGUROS MéRIDAJulieta Morales(999) 285-7282www.mexicoinsurancequote.com YUCATAN INSURANCE SERVICESLife, Health, Auto, Homewww.yucataninsurance.com

LANGUAGE SCHOOLS

ALIANZA FRANCESA(999) 927-2403Calle 23 #117 x 24, Col. MéxicoLanguages: Spanish, Frenchwww.merida.af.org.mx

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN INST.(999) 928-6005Calle 57 #474A x 52 y 54, CentroLanguages: Spanish, Englishwww.benjaminfranklin.com.mx

CALLE 55(999) 274-3130 or044 (999) 274-3130Calle 55 #480 x 56 y 58, CentroContact: Agustín or RachelLanguage: Spanishwww.calle-55.com

(CIS) CENTRO DE IDIOMAS SURESTE(999) 923-0954Calle 52 #455 x 49 y 51, Centro (999) 920-2810Calle 11 #203C x 26,Colonia García Ginéres(999) 926-9494Calle 14 #106 x 25, Col. MéxicoLanguages: Spanish, English, French, Italian, German, etc.www.cis-yucatan.com.mx

HABLA - THE CENTER FOR LANGUAGE AND CULTURE(999) 948-1872 or

US Phone (401) 374-3237 Calle 26 #99B x 19 y 21, Col.MéxicoContact: María del Mar Patrón Vázquez or Kurt WoottonLanguages: Spanish, English, Art& Custom Spanish classes.www.habla.org/en

ILET: INSTITUTO DE LENGUAS EXTRANJERAS Y TURISMO(969) 935-7980 or044 (999) 738-6196Calle 29 #127A x 74 y 76, ProgresoContact: Alma Torres UgaldeLanguages: Spanish, English, Italian, French, German, Cooking

INSTITUTO DE LENGUA Y CULTURA DE YUCATÁN(999) 125-3048Calle 13 #214 x 28 y 30,Colonia García GinerésLanguage: Spanishwww.ilcymex.com

INSTITUTE OF MODERN SPANISH(999) 911-0790 orToll-free 1-800-4MERIDACalle 15 #520B x 16A y 18,Colonia MayaLanguage: Spanishwww.modernspanish.com

SPANISH CENTER MÉRIDA(999) [email protected] 13 #108 x 18 y 20 Colonia ItzimnáContact: SiegmarLanguage: Spanishwww.spanishcentermerida.com

LEGAL

BAQUEIRO AND ASSOCIATES(999) 926-6668 or(999) 926-6979Calle 16 #110 x 27 y 29,Colonia MéxicoCalle 65 #164 x 30 y 32,Colonia Montes de Amé

PUERTO & PINO LAW FIRM(999) 920-3040Ignacio Puerto & Raúl PinoLegal Services & Notary Public


[email protected]@puertoypino.comCalle 25 #159 x 28 y 30,Colonia García Gineréswww.puertoypino.com

RAC ABOGADOS(999) 920-1133 Calle 20 #203-A x 29Colonia García Ginerés

YUCATAN ATTORNEYS(999) 287-3738Arhely M. & Maivelyn M.Real Estate, Corporate and Immigration LawFrom USA or [email protected] 9A x 12 y 14Colonia México Nortewww.yucatanattorneys.com

MEDICAL

ALTERNATIVEHERBALISTJesús Segura Avilés(999) [email protected]

HOMEOPATHYDr. Miguel Aguirre044 (999) 947-4697Calle 86 #499 x 49 y 59A, Colonia Itzá[email protected]

HYPNOSISOresztész Murgács (999) 252-7506Calle 80 #534 x 65A y 67, Centro

LABSBIOMÉDICOS DE MÉRIDA12 branches in Merida that provide clinical test services. Also you can find them at Progreso, Izamal, Ciudad Caucel, Hunucmá and Ticul. 044 (999) 163-3229adireccion@biomedicosdemerida.comwww.biomedicosdemerida.com

BLOOD TEST IN YOUR HOME José Alberto Ordóñez044 (999) 992-4579

RETIMEDIQRetina Center and Specialized Ophthalmology(999) 254-4245 or(999) [email protected]

OTHERSMEXICAN RED CROSS(CRUZ ROJA MEXICANA)(999) 924-9813 or 928-5391 Emergencies and ambulanceCalle 68 #533, Centro

X RAYS IN YOUR HOME(999) 943-3036

MOVING

GUARDABOXSelf Storage for Rent(999) [email protected]érico Norte #19712 Fracc. Montecarlo (between City Center & Altabrisa)www.guardabox.com

PERSONAL CARE

BOHO SPA(999) 941-6029Manicures/Pedicures, Facials, Massages, Waxing.Calle 33 #351Colonia San Ramón Norte

DEPILITéSkincare, Waxing(999) 944-1094Calle 49 x 34, San Ramón Norte at Villas La Hacienda (near Glorieta del Pocito)

EL SALÓN CAFé Hair(999) 944-1071 Calle 1H # 173 x 14A y 16Colonia México Norte

GAIANI SALONE MéRIDAHair, Makeup, Manicures/Pedicures, Waxing.(999) 927-5495Calle 33 #214 x 20 y 20AColonia Nueva Alemán

HACIENDA XCANATÚN(CASA PIEDRA)Spa(999) [email protected]

MASSEUSELane Gallagher(999) 928-2027044 (999) 231-2576Colonia Centro

PAOLA BARROSO SALÓN Hair(999) 926-7818 Calle 27 #133 x 10 y 12, Col. México

RAFA VELASCO STUDIO Hair(999) 926-2434Calle 31 #127 x 26 y 28, Col. México

SALON DE BELLEZA SHEVéHair(999) 944-0013Calle 30 #335Colonia San Ramón Norte

ZEN BALANCEClinic & Spa(999) 944-9508Calle 1H #261 x 36 y 38 Colonia Campestrewww.zenbalance.com.mx

YOGA

CHANDRIkA(999) 314-9188 or044 (999) [email protected] 26A #313 x 43 y 45Fraccionamiento Montelbánwww.chandrikayogaparati.com

YOGA INSTRUCTION(999) 739-3033 Tilo/Eyleen RogersCalle 68 #425 X 47 y 49, [email protected]

YOGA SHIATSUYoga studio and ShiatsuPrivate studio in La Ceiba, email for times to Donald Niedermayer and Paola [email protected]

PHARMACIES

FARMACIAS BAZARHome delivery(999) 944-8351 or(999) 925-024624 Hour service

FARMACIAS CANTOHome delivery(999) 948-1818 or(999) 924-149024 Hour servicewww.farmaciascanto.com

FARMACIAS COMERCIO Home delivery(999) 923-3599Circuito Colonias #230B x 9Colonia Garcia Ginerés(999) 925-7021 or 920-0095Calle 69 x 48, San Cristóbal

FARMACIAS DEL AHORROHome delivery(999) 928-668824 hour servicewww.fahorro.com.mx

FARMACIAS DERMATOLÓGICASHome delivery(999) 948-4265www.pielperfecta.com.mx

FARMACIAS FAMAHome delivery(999) 944-8888

FARMACIA HOMEOPÁTICA ESPINOSA (999) 926-9980

FARMACIAS HOMEOPÁTICAS HERNÁNDEZ(999) 928-5327 or 925-7444 or926-9504

FARMACIAS YZAHome delivery(999) 926-666624 Hour servicewww.farmaciasyza.com


POSTAL SERVICES

DHL01-999-946-2900Merida International Airport(999) 925-3579 Avenida Colón #501C, A108 x 60 y 62 Col. García Ginerés

ESTAFETA(999) 984-0675Calle 77 #580 x Av. Itzáes, Centro*National and International(999) 923-8869Calle 57 x 64, Centro

FEDEX01-800-900-1100Customer ServiceAvenida Internacional #809 x 108 Colonia Nueva Sámbula (near the airport)Monday through Friday,8:30 AM to 6 PM

MEXICAN POSTAL SERVICESantiago: Avenida Reforma (Calle 72) at 37, Colonia CentroCentro: Calle 53 x Calle 52 y 54

PEGASO EXPRESS(999) 925-1660Fiesta Americana

TODO DE CARTÓN(999) 988-5754Calle 60 North #337 x 4Fraccionamiento del Norte UPS(999) 946-0965Merida International Airport

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

ANDREA YUCATÁN(999) 988-5935 or044 (999) [email protected]

YUCATAN EXPATRIATE SERVICES (YES)www.yucatanYES.com

REAL ESTATE

BUENA VIDA REAL ESTATEwww.buenavidarealtors.com

CASA YUCATAN REAL ESTATEwww.casayucatan.com

LOTS OF MAYANwww.lotsofmayan.com

MéRIDA HOMESwww.meridahomes.com

MEXICO INTERNATIONALwww.mexintl.com

REAL ESTATE YUCATÁNwww.realestateyucatan.com

RESIDENCIAL BASPUL(999) 242-9069km. 10 Carretera Mérida - Chicxulub Puertowww.residencialbaspul.com

TIERRA YUCATÁN(999) 923-7615Calle 66 #417B x 47A y 49,Colonia Centrowww.tierrayucatan.com

TOTAL YUCATAN HOMEwww.totalyucatanhomes.com

WHITE CITY PROPERTIESwww.whitecityproperties.com

YUCATAN BEST LIVINGwww.yucatanbestliving.com

YUCATAN PROPERTIESwww.yucatanproperties.com

RESTAURANTS

AMAROVegetarian, Land & SeaOpen from 11am to 2am(999) 9928-2451Calle 59 x 60 y 62, Centrowww.restauranteamaro.com

CARN COMPANY PENÍNSULAThe Pleasure of Meat(999) 357-9346 or [email protected]

kATÚNYucatecan CuisineOpen from 12pm to 10pm(999) 920-182Calle 60 #319B x Av. Colón y Av. Cupules (Hotel Zone)

SHIPPING

LíNEA PENINSULAR(969) 935-5519Colonia Centro, ProgresoCalle 25 #151-A x 80 y 82

ZEEVAERT(998) 267-9464Sandra Larrea, Cancú[email protected]

SPORTS FACILITIES

CLUB CAMPESTRE MéRIDA(999) 944-2552www.clubcampestremerida.com

CLUB DE GOLF LA CEIBA(999) 922-0053 or 922-0054Km. 14.5 Carretera Mérida-Progreso

CLUB DEPORTIVO LIBANéSDE YUCATÁN(999) 948-0408Calle 1G # 101 x 16 y 18, Colonial México

COMPLEJO OLíMPICO INALÁMBRICA(FOR FREE)(999) 920-0043Calle 45 x Calle 90, Col.InalámbricaHours: 6 AM – 11 PM

ESTADIO GENERAL SALVADOR ALVARADO(FOR FREE) (999) 925-4856Calle 16 x 11, Colonia Yucatán Hours: 6 AM - 11 PM

EXERSITE(999) 167-9257At Plaza AltabrisaMonday- Friday, 6 AM-midnightWeekends, 7 AM – 5 PMwww.exersite.com.mx/merida

GIMNASIO POLIFUNCIONAL (FOR FREE)Calle 60 x 21 # 312,Colonia Alcalá MartínHours: 8 AM – 8 PM

GOLDS GYM(999) 948-2382Calle 20 #36 x 1-D y 1-E,Colonia México Nortewww.goldsgymerida.com.mx

MEN AND WOMEN GYM(999) 944-2813Calle 1-B #273, Plaza CarillónFraccionamento Campestre

MéRIDA XCANATúNSPORT CENTER(999) 911-0000Km. 12 Carretera Mérida-ProgresoMonday-Thursday, 6 AM - 11 PMFriday, 6 AM - 10 PMSaturday, 8 AM - 6 PMSunday, 9 AM - 4 PMwww.meridasportcenter.net

NORTH GYM FOR WOMEN(999) 948-1081Calle 28 # 346-A x 27 y 29Colonia Emiliano Zapata Norte

ROSAS & XOCOLATE HOTEL(999) 924-2992Paseo de Montejo #480 x 41, Colonia Centrowww.rosasandxocolate.com

UNIDAD DEPORTIVA BENITO JUÁREZ (FOR FREE)Calle 31-A x 10 y 12,Colonia San EstebanHours: 6 AM - Midnight

UNIDAD DEPORTIVA Y RECREATIVA KUKULCÁN(FOR FREE)(999) 940-0306 or 940-0676 Calle 6 x Circuito Colonias #315Colonia Unidad Morelos Hours: 6 AM - 9 PM

WWGYMCalle 30 #99 x 19 y 21,Colonia México

YUCATÁN COUNTRY CLUB(999) 800-4000


On the road from Mérida to Progreso, Km. 15.5www.yucatancountry.com

TOURISM

CALESA RIDES(HORSEDRAWN CARRIAGES)Pick them up on 61 x 60, Centro

CATHERWOOD TRAVELS(999) 920-2632www.catherwoodtravels.comwww.privatevillasandhaciendas.com

CATEDRAL SAN IDELFONSOConstructed over an ancientMaya temple in 1561 and host to the largest crucifix in the Américas. C. 60 x 61, Centro

CENTRO CULTURAL DEL MAYAB “OLIMPO” Calle 62 x 61, Centro

GRAN MUSEO DE LA CIVILIZACIÓN MAYA Calle 60 next to the Centrode Convenciones Siglo XXI

GOVERNOR’S PALACECalle 61 x 60, CentroDecorated with the murals of Yucatecan painter Fernando Castro Pacheco. Free Admission.

LA PLAZA GRANDE (MAIN SQUARE)

Ayuntamiento Building (Merida Tourism Office). 61 x 60, Centro

PARQUE DE LAS AMéRICASJose Martí Cultural CenterA showcase of contemporary visual and literary artists.Av. Colón x 20, Col. García Ginerés

PASEO DE MONTEJOPaseo de Montejo from Calle 47to Monumento a la Bandera

POSEIDÓNDive Center(999) 944.7058www.poseidon.mx

QUINTA MONTES MOLINAHouse-Museum

(999) [email protected] de Montejo #469 x 33 y 35, Colonia Centrowww.laquintamm.com

TEATRO ARMANDO MANZANEROArt Deco style architecturefeaturing three theaters Calle 62 #495 x 59 y 61, Centro

TEATRO PEÓN CONTRERASHome of the Orquesta Sinfónica de Yucatán, as well as theater, dance, opera, and choir presentationsCalle 60 x 59 y 57, Centro

VACATION RENTALS

ROYAL BEACH [email protected]. 12 Progreso-Chicxulub

VETERINARIANS

PET CHALETCanine Day Care, Grooming, Rehabilitation Therapies.044 (999) [email protected]

PETS & COMPANY(999) 943-7787www.petsandcompany.com

PLANNED PETHOOD(999) 944-2310www.plannedpethoodmexico.com.mx

VETERINARIA DR. CANTÚPet Grooming, Surgery, Medical Consultation(999) 289-5848Calle 37 #330 x 26Fracc. Montealbánwww.vetcantu.com

24-HOUR VETSTony or Nelson 044 (999) 156-9806José or Sandra044 (999) 900-9445

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

CHILDRENCONSTRUYENDO SONRISASNonprofit institution dedicated to providing support to children and adults with motor or mental disabilities.PATRONATO PENINSULAR PRO NIÑOS CON DEFICIENCIA MENTAL, A.C.(999) [email protected] 19A s/n x 4A y 4, Colonia Paseos de Vergel

CHILDRENHacienda Chichen’s Mayan Community support along with Yucatan Adventures, they create and support programs to aid the Mayan children, families and communities near Chichén Itzáwww.yucatanadventure.com.mx/volunteering

PROYECTO ITZÁESHas a variety of programs but they all begin with literacy. wp.proyectoitzaesusa.org

ENVIRONMENTMéRIDA VERDEA nonprofit organization whose goal is to work with people in the City of Mérida, to improve the quality of life and preserve their environment.Contact: [email protected]

FOOD BANkSFOOD BANK OF MéRIDA01 (999) 913-8135 or 913-8130A privately funded food bank. Second mile in community service by helping to support the food needs of over 9,000 individuals, including those in a number of nursing homes. C. 11 #316 Santa Gertrudis Copó[email protected]


HIV-AIDSBRAZOS ABIERTOSTheir goal is to decrease the spread of HIV and sexually-transmitted diseases in Yucatán and to improve access to healthcare.www.hivyucatan.org

OASIS SAN JUAN DE DIOSOffers individual attention to local people infected with AIDS or HIV. Calle 11 #101 x 22, Carretera a Chicxulub, Col. San Isidro, Conkal. Contact Carlos Renán Méndez [email protected]

OTHERSMERIDA ENGLISH LIBRARY (MEL)(999) 924-8401C. 53 #524 x 66 y 68, Centrowww.meridaenglishlibrary.com

WOMENIMPULSUR: HANDS UNITED TO SUPPORT THE SOUTH OF MéRIDA(999) 925-2277 Calle 21 Avenida Colón #197-A x 18 y 16, García Ginerés www.facebook.com/ImpulSurEnglish

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S CLUBCommunity Service projects include providing higher education support and mentoring for several young ladies. www.iwcmerida.com

VALLADOLID

EMERGENCYNUMBERS

BUS STATION (ADO)Calle 39 x 46 y 44, Centro(985) 856-3448

CITY POLICECalle 62 x 41 y 39, Col. Bacalar(985) 856-1234

FIRE Avenida Chanyokdzonot, before UNO(985) 856-3516

GENERAL EMERGENCIES (PROTECCIÓN CIVIL) (985) 856-4949

GENERAL HOSPITALCalle 47 x 50 y 52, Col. Sisal(985) 856-2883

RED CROSS (AMBULANCE) Calle 40 #257, Col. San Juan(985) 856-2413

STATE POLICECalle 334 x 27 y 25,Colonia Fernando Novelo(985) 856-3516

ACCOMMODATIONS

CASA AXIS MUNDIwww.casaaxismundi.com

CASA HAMACA GUEST HOUSEwww.casahamaca.com

EL MESON DE MARQUÉS(985) 856-2073 Ext. 103C. 39 #203 x 40 y 42, Centrowww.mesondelmarques.com10% OFF if you mention you saw their ad in this Guide.

ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS

CASA DE LOS VENADOSCalle 40 #204 x 41, CentroOpen 10 AM - 5 PMwww.casadelosvenados.com

CENOTE DZITNUPKm. 11 Southeast of Valladolid

CENOTES SAMULÁ & X’KEKENKm. 7 Southeast of Valladolid

CENOTE ZACIIn Valladolid near the Municipal Market

EX CONVENTO DE SAN BERNARDINOCalle 43 x 45 y 47, Colonia SisalOpen 8 AM - 1 PM and 4 PM - 8 PM, Daily

FREE WIFICentral Park Francisco Cantón RosadoPark SisalPark San FranciscoPlaza Bella

MAYAPÁN TEQUILA DISTILLERY TOURwww.mayapan.mx

MUNICIPAL MARKETOpen 8 AM - 5 PM

MUSEO SAN ROQUECalle 41 x 38 y 40, Centro

VALLADOLID ENGLISH LIBRARYAt Casa Hamaca Guest House

ARCHAEOLOGICAL ZONES

CHICHEN ITZÁOne of the Seven Wonders of the World. Mon-Sun, 8 AM - 5 PM

BALANKANCHé CAVESUnderground caves used as Maya ceremonial sites.Monday-Sunday, 9 AM - 4 PM

EK BALAMPartially uncovered pyramids, cenote and bike tours.Mon-Sun, 8 AM - 5:30 PM

RESTAURANTS

CONATO RESTAURANTMexican, Pasta Dishes, Chocolate DessertsCalle 40-N, #226 x 45 y 47, Colonia San Juan

LA CANTINA RESTAURANT AND BARMexican, Vegan, Contemporary, Café. Calle 41 #202-B, Centro.

LA SELVAHacienda Restaurant(985) 856-2073 Ext. 884km. 3.5 Free road Valladolid - Mérida, junction to DzitnupService from 12:00 to 5:00 PM10% OFF on Regional Buffet if you mention you saw their and in this Guide.

TABERNA DE LOS FRAILESMexican, Seafood, Vegetarian Calle 49 #235, Colonia Sisal

SHOPPING

COQUI COQUIPerfumeryCalle 41A #207, Calzada de los Frailes, Colonia Centro.

YALATUnique folk art fromthroughout MexicoCalle 39 x 40, Colonia Centro

YUCATAN GULF

EMERGENCYNUMBERS

General EmergencyFrom land phone 066

Green Angels Roadside Assistance 078

Red Cross (Cruz Roja)(Free but they accept donations)(969) 935-1624

Police Department(969) 935-0026

HOSPITALS /EMERGENCY ROOMSCentro de Salud (969) 935-0053

Centro Médico Americano(969) 935-0769

OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS24-Hour Vets (English spoken)


Veterinaria Akita / Carmen Ordóñez(969) 935-2547

PROGRESO TAXITaxi (969) 935-0198

UTILITIESSMAPAP (Water)(969) 935-0134

CFE (Electricity) 071

Telmex (Phone)01-800-123-0000

ACCOMMODATIONS

HOTEL YAKUNAHwww.hotelyakunah.com.mx

FLAMINGOS INNwww.flamingosinn.com

ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS

ROGER RENT-A-CAR(969) 935-3737

EL CORCHITOEcotours(969) 935 0104

LA RíA Kayak & boat (999) 146-1407

MARINA PARAíSOwww.marinaparaiso.com

MARINA SILCERMarina, pro and parts shop, windsurfing lessons, beach clubYucalpetén-Chelem Km. 1(969) 934-0491 www.marinasilcer.com

DISTRIBUIDORA NAUTA Boat repairwww.dnauta.com

ARCHAEOLOGICAL ZONES

DZIBILCHALTúNKm. 16 North of Mérida

Exit off the Merida-Progreso carretera

XCAMBÓKm. 3 South of Highway 27 (coastal road)On Highway 172 (south of Telchac Puerto)

CHURCHES

IGLESIA DE LA MEDALLA MILAGROSACalle 20 x 19 y 21Chelem

IGLESIA DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LA ASUNCIÓN PODEROSACalle 18 x 19 y 21Chicxulub Puerto

IGLESIA DE LA PURíSIMA CONCEPCIÓNCalle 8 x 9 y 11Chuburná

IGLESIA DE LA PURíSIMA CONCEPCIÓN Y DE SAN JOSéCalle 78 x 31 y 33Progreso

REAL ESTATE

PLAYA CHACÁProgreso Luxury ApartmentsAn affordable paradise in Yucatán.www.playachaca.com


HOW TO DIAL A PHONEIN MEXICO

FROM ANYWHERE TO SOMEWHERE ELSE

Land line to land line in same city (example: Merida to Merida)Complete dialed number: 123-4567

Land line to cell phone in the same city (example: Merida to Merida)Complete dialed number: 044 (969) 123-4567

Land line to cell phone in another neighboring town (example: Progreso to Merida)Complete dialed number: 045 (999) 123-4567If you are calling from Progreso to a Progreso-based cell phone and the person happens to be in Merida for the afternoon, you dial 044 (969) 123-4567 Land line to land line in another neighboring town (example: Progreso to Merida)Complete dialed number: 01 (999) 123 4567

Cell phone to cell phoneComplete dialed number: (999) 123-4567

Cell phone to cell phone in another faraway town (example: Merida to Playa del Carmen)Complete dialed number: (984) 123-4567 Cell phone to land line in the same town (example: Merida to Merida)Complete dialed number: (999) 123-4567 or 123-4567

Cell phone to land line in another town (Merida to Playa del Carmen)Complete dialed number: 01 (984) 123-4567

Cell phone to US or Canada cell phone or land lineComplete dialed number: 001 (408) 123-4567There is no difference in dialing protocol for dialing a landline or a cell phone number

US or Canada to cell phone in MexicoComplete dialed number: 011 52 1 (999) 123-4567

US or Canada to land line in MexicoComplete dialed number: 011 52 (999)-123-4567

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In this Guide, any phone number with 044 at the front is a cell phone number.

ADVERTISERS LIST &DISTRIBUTION SPOTS

AHNA WATER & POOL

AMARO

ANDREA YUCATAN

ARTURO CAMPOS ARCHITECT

BIOMEDICOS DE MERIDA

CAFE ORGANICO

CANTERAS CREATIVAS

CARN COMPANY PENINSULA

CARSA INSURANCE BROKERS

CATHERWOOD TRAVELS

CENTRO MEDICO DE LAS AMERICAS (CMA)

CHANDRIKA

DECORAMA

DENTAL AYUSO

DENTAL STUDIO

DIANA NAVARRO

EL MESON DEL MARQUES

GUARDABOX

HACIENDA XCANATUN

KATUN

LA CHAYA MAYA

LA QUINTA MONTES MOLINA

LA TRATTO

MAXFORCEL PEST CONTROL

MAYA ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS

MERIDA ENGLISH LIBRARY (MEL)

MERIDA TOURISM OFFICES & SPOTS

MEXICO INTERNATIONAL

NATURAL THANGS

ODONTOMERIDA

PANCHO'S

PET CHALET

PLANNED PETHOOD

PLAYA CHACA

POSEIDON DIVE CENTER

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QUATTRO

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RICARDO PENICHE

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SPANISH CENTER

STAR MEDICA

TIERRA YUCATAN REAL ESTATE

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YUCATAN EXPATRIATE SERVICES (YES)

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