Tag Archives: merida
Why We Avoid Cruise Ship Towns in Mexico
We try to avoid vacationing in any towns that are ports for cruise ships. The hoards of Mickey-Mouse-loving American tourists tend to ruin any sense of local character. Merida isn’t a cruise ship port but apparently it’s not immune to … Continue reading
Our Stay at Casa Santana in Merida
On our recent trip to Merida we stayed at Casa Santana a comfortable B&B tucked away in the busy, sprawling city of Merida. I’m very thankful that we chose to stay at Casa Santana. I didn’t care for Merida. It’s … Continue reading
Don’t Order Pizza in Merida
I haven’t had much time to post updates and pictures from our stays in Merida and Isla Holbox since returning home. I’ve been busy getting caught up on work stuff. I did want to share my Merida pizza experience though. … Continue reading
Cenotes Near Chunkanan, Yucatan
For our last full day in Merida we decided to head out to the cenote zone near Chunkanan, Yucantan. The area was a major farming and agricultural center for sisal fibers up until a hurricane wiped out the mill. The … Continue reading
Hacienda Tepich Photos
On our last full day in Merida we decided to take a trip out to the Zona de Cenotes (area of cenotes) to check them out. The owner of B&B we were staying at recommended we stop for lunch at … Continue reading
We’re at Posada Mawimbi
Yesterday’s drive from Merida, Yucatan to Isla Holbox, Quintana Roo was smooth and uneventful. We stopped for lunch in Tizimin which is a very nice small city. We didn’t actually drive to Isla Holbox, we had to take a ferry. … Continue reading
Cenotes Today, Isla Holbox Tomorrow
Just a quick update on our last night in Merida before we leave for Isla Holbox in the morning. This afternoon we took a day trip down to the cenote zone about 45 miles south of Merida. A cenote is … Continue reading
Rotting Away in Mexican Jail?
Don´t worry. I´m not in jail. I´ve been trying to upload photos of our trip from a few different internet cafes here in Merida and they are all soooo damn slow. Photos may have to wait until we get home. … Continue reading
Leaving for Mexico Mañana (Again)
We’re leaving for Mexico in the morning. We’re doing the direct flight from Boston to Cancun. It’s easy and convenient. By this time tomorrow we’ll be lounging at Hacienda Chichen for a night on our way to Merida. We’ll hit … Continue reading
Going Back to Mexico
We’re heading back to Mexico for another vacation soon. We’re not going to Ocho Tulum this time though. It will have to wait for another trip. This time we’re going to Merida and Isla Holbox. (pronounced hole-BAHSH). It’s new territory … Continue reading