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Merida is the capital of Yucatan and is an enchanting city with much to
enjoy and little to cause complaint. The Yucatan real estate market is interesting and as in
all regions of the world, it is influenced by the people. Approachable and friendly, the
citizens find their roots in the Mayan, Spanish, French and Lebanese culture. This is a
civilized city where people are civil to one another. Neighbors know each other and often,
are related. Family is not just important here, family is everything - as is a sense of
community. People belong.
It is safe here in Yucatan. Violent crime is practically unheard of.
As in any city of million people, there is petty street crime. However, no matter where you
go in this Yucatan city or at what hour, you will not feel intimidation. There is not that
gut sinking fear that exist in so many cities. There is an overall gentleness that pervades.
These are the factors that have a direct affect on the Yucatan real estate properties.
Handguns are not permitted. There is a large Yucatan police presence -
traffic police, city police, tourist police, state police and federal police. This police
presence does deter criminal activity. However, with all these police available, there is
not an atmosphere of police repression. The police are here FOR you, they are not out to
GET you.
The Yucatan real estate properties and market place are energized with
people at all hours. The city is alive and the citizens feel safe to be on the streets.
People walk here in Merida. There is a constant flow of activity - buses, bikes, motor scooters,
taxis and cars. Occasionally, traffic can be a test of patience in the center city, but it is
a testimony to a vibrant community in an ancient city.
Architecturally, Merida is a feast for the eyes. From the grandeur of
fabulous French style mansions, to the uncompromising grace of a perfect colonial arch in a
small courtyard garden, few places rival Merida in architectural variety and charm. Wander
the center city or the outer neighborhoods, and you are delighted when you suddenly stumble
upon a turn-of-the-century hacienda, colonial casona, or a charming, worn stone church. There
are places here in Yucatan where time literally stands still.
The Yucatan region offers an abundance of gastronomic delights. With
Merida's excellent location and climate, residents and visitors enjoy a grand variety of
year-round tropical fruits and vegetables as well as seafood and meat. Located just a 30-minute
drive from the Gulf of Mexico, the local markets and restaurants provide a feast of fresh
shellfish, mollusks and fish. Ranches that specialize in pork, poultry and beef are found
throughout the state of Yucatan.
Almost any cuisine is available in Merida -- French, Italian, Spanish,
Lebanese, Vegetarian, Argentinian, Chinese and Japanese, Thai, Fusion and more! The local
Yucatecan cuisine is habit forming. You will find yourself craving cochinita, lechon,
carnitas, barbacoa, pavo relleno, panuchos, salbutes, frijol y puerco and hundreds of fabulous
local dishes and tacos. Yummy!
The cultural scene in Yucatan is top notch! The soul also needs to be fed
and the city of Merida serves up a stellar menu of arts, dance, symphony, recitals, poetry
readings, theatre, cinema, markets, parks, fairs and bazaars. The government and local
residents patronize the arts. Culture is important and art galleries are flourishing.
Every night of the week there is something happening in centro Merida: Street dances
or singing; art openings; wine tasting; music recitals; poetry readings; discussion groups;
professional baseball and soccer games; annual festivals, color and fun. Dont forget -
Carnival! Entry fees and tickets are very inexpensive and often are free. In the year
2000, Merida was named the first American Capital of Culture.
The Yucatan real estate market is rumbling with activity. Merida is a
vast metropolitan city that seems small. There is something here for everyone and every
budget. For more information on Merida or purchasing homes in Yucatan, please contact me.
Sincerely
Mitch Keenan
Yucatan TOP Realtor
Yucatan
Merida Yucatan was founded in 1542 by Francisco de Montejo. It was built on top of
the ancient Mayan city of T'ho, a center of Mayan culture for centuries. Historians consider
Merida to be the oldest continually-occupied city in the Americas.
Modern Merida is a multi-cultural, multi-faceted, business, educational, health,
transportation and cultural center of the Yucatan Peninsula and Southern Mexico. The city has
grown tremendously and encompasses many of the small villages that use to lie on her outskirts.
The current population of the city is around 1,000,000 souls.
Merida lies 22-miles from the Gulf of Mexico, this coast is known as the "Yucatan
Coast", "Emerald Coast" or "Flamingo Coast". Puerto Progreso, the largest port in Southern Mexico
is just 30-minutes from Merida, connected by an 8-lane highway (see below for more information on
Progreso and The Yucatan Coast).
Merida has the 2nd largest, historically protected, colonial center in Mexico. Known
as "Centro" the colonial centers boast fabulous colonial homes, churches and architecture from the
18th and 19th century. Thriving and bustling, Centro has become a favorite ex-pat location for
it's architecture, restaurants, clubs, walking avenues, sidewalk cafes, art galleries and nightly
cultural events.
Health Care in Merida is excellent and readily accessible. There are numerous public
and private hospitals and clinics throughout the Yucatan Peninsula.
UADY, located in Merida, is one of the most prestigious medical faculties in Mexico.
Due to Merida's proximity to Houston and Miami, many local Doctors cross-train and practice in both
countries making Merida one of the best cities in Mexico in terms of health services availability.
The Yucatan real estate market has every type of housing you can imagine, the
luxurious and the affordable, historical and new construction, condominiums and homes, ranches,
haciendas, quintas, gated communities and country clubs. Whatever you could wish for you will
find in, around or near Merida.
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Yucatan Real Estate News
There are several reasons why
Yucatan real estate is an ideal place for your
Mexico retirement. While most of the features can be found in some other parts of Mexico, Merida, the capital of Yucatan, and the surrounding area provide a fairly unique combination of the following features.
Colonial Magic
When the Spaniards conquered the Yucatan Peninsula, the city of Merida was founded on the site of an ancient Mayan city. The narrow streets, old buildings and traditional Mexican homes still reflect the magical atmosphere of centuries gone by. With traditional music to be heard in the streets and handcrafts to be found in community markets, retirees can enjoy this rich lifestyle to its fullest.
Mexico homes within walking distance can be found for very low prices.
Beachfront Luxury
Only 30 minutes away from Merida is the beachfront resort community of Progreso, where modern condos can be found with ocean views. Eastward along the north coast of the Peninsula is the Emerald Coast, which is a beautiful stretch of small communities along amazing beaches. Whether you live directly on the beach or not, you will be able to spend many retirement days walking in the sand.
Modern Services
Merida is the largest city and cultural center of Yucatan. It includes new shopping malls, large international stores, an international airport, excellent highways to nearby areas, modern hospitals and much more. The magic of the old city and beauty of the beachfront is balanced well by modern convenience.
Many Activities
Besides the restaurants and galleries of Merida, and the oceanfront activities on the beach (diving, snorkeling, etc.) retirees can enjoy professional golf, sight seeing in ancient Mayan pyramid sites, swimming in the "cenotes," which are cool, natural fresh water pools, shopping, English movies, libraries, live Jazz concerts and much more.
Healthcare and Retirement Specific Services
To make all of this even more appealing to retirees, the city government has recently begun to make an effort to attract retirement-specific healthcare facilities, in addition to other services. This is in addition to the excellent hospitals which already exist.
Retirees can enjoy life in a charming lifestyle in an old colonial city, a close-knit community, and at the same time have easy access to the conveniences and services necessary. Merida is a rare balance of all of these very attractive features.
Thomas Lloyd 512-879-6546
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Yucatan real estate offers one of the finest
Mexican retirement communities, combining a historic colonial city, Merida, with a very nearby beachfront and a large selection of modern services. Yet, the government of Yucatan hasn't just sat back and "let it happen;" the state and the city are continually investing and making efforts to make Merida and Yucatan more attractive and liveable for tourists and retirees.
One of the most recent efforts was announced with an upcoming investment of about $12 million dollars into the maintenance of Merida's historic center, as well as the development of tourism infrastructure projects in Merida and nearby Yucatan communities such as Progreso and Valladolid.
The investment will include "romantic" touches like the illumination of colonial-aged churches built in Merida's city center. It will also include programs to help build awareness of, and offer information about the buildings, museums and landmarks located throughout the city. In a city already known for romantic evening walks past picturesque old buildings, with the sound of street musicians, such improvements will continue to contribute to the unique atmosphere which this
Mexican retirement community already provides for American and Canadian retirees.
Another recent investment focus, interesting on the practical side for retirees, is on attracting a larger number of retirement-specific medical services. Merida's hospitals are already known for their high quality and accessible prices, drawing patients from all around the Yucatan Peninsula (even beyond Mexico's borders.) This new effort is intended to bring specialized clinics that work specifically with the needs of retired expats living in the city – offering service in both Spanish and English.
These are only two examples of how Yucatan is working to make Merida and the surrounding communities one of the best options for U.S. retirees, combining a very relaxing lifestyle close to home, with culture, activities, and low prices.
Thomas Lloyd
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Have you ever dreamed of living in a traditional home in a charming colonial city, where you can enjoy an evening walk down lamp-lit streets, past beautiful old buildings with music in the air? If you have, you may wish to consider
Yucatan real estate, especially the capital city of Merida, which combines all of this romantic charm with modern conveniences, and a wide range of homes, both in style and in price.
Merida is full of culture, both defining the visual atmosphere and lifestyle of the city. Besides beautiful examples of colonial architecture in old cathedrals and public buildings, there are numerous museums, art galleries and theaters; Merida is also a place where music and dancing are a part of day to day life of the people. After you have made Merida your home, you also will enjoy each of these as a part of your day to day life.
For those who are planning for this kind of lifestyle, rich in culture, but need to do so on a budget, very affordable properties can be found a short distance from the historic center. Small, but comfortable homes are available for under $100,000. Those who like the idea of a personal project can find old, very traditional style homes that are in need of some investment for under $75,000. Of course, the size of the project depends a lot on the condition of the house; but even colonial age properties can be found, rich with potential to become a home like no one else has!
On the other end of the spectrum, for closer up towards a million dollars, a
Mexico home can be found that dates to the beginning of the last century, when the tastes of the dictator Porfirio Diaz influenced many members of the upper classes to use a European for their homes. Spacious courtyards, elegant fountains, lush gardens and many luxuries will complement a fully restored home from this era.
These are only two ideas;
Yucatan real estate in the city of Merida could be a huge mansion from the heyday of the city's upper class, costing closer to 2 million, or it could be just about anything in between this broad span of ranges, all offering a truly Mexican style home in a city most suitable to offer you its charm and romance.
Merida and the surrounding area also offer many options in modern style real estate, not to mention many modern conveniences. While the city center is rich with history and tradition, Merida also includes large, new shopping malls, large-screen movie theaters, world-class golf, top-of-the-line hospitals, international restaurants and much more. And to top it all off, these two worlds which combine in Merida are brought together in a safe and secure city; you will not feel worried about your safety here.
Thomas Lloyd
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In order to consolidate the Merida international airport as one of the best in the
Mexico real estate region, in June 2010 authorities announced that the Asur, operator of the airport in Merida as well as in Cancun and other locations, will invest 280 million pesos (approx. $22 million U.S.) into upgrading the terminal over the next five years. For
Yucatan real estate buyers, the new investment will mean ongoing comfort for travel to and from home, as well as improved services for tourists, supporting the area's tourism industry.
The chairman and CEO of Asur, Fernando Chico Pardo reported that the planned works, will be added to those carried out up to 2009, which incurred expenses of 455 million pesos (about 40 million U.S.). The remodelling and expansion activities in Yucatan include work in the boarding corridors, an expansion of 100% in the waiting rooms for boarding and the creation of a centralized area for checked baggage with high-efficiency technology. A new area for culture and art, which will add to the existing one, considered one of the best in the country of Mexico.
With a 8.5 percent growth in passengers and operations over the past month, the Merida International Airport has become a national example for Mexican airports, and the announcement of this new investment will continue to develop world-class services for residents of Yucatan.
The
Yucatan real estate area is already a world-wide favorite for tourism and for property acquisition, unique in its current-day culture and lifestyle, its ancient Mayan history and natural attractions. The ongoing improvement in the airport and similar infrastructure will continue to promote Yucatan as a place which provides property owners from the U.S. and other countries with an ideal combination of these elements with world-class services.
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MERIDA, Mexico, April 13 - Mexico International Real Estate reported strong 1st quarter earnings for 2010. The company is dedicated to the
Yucatan real estate industry specializing in assisting non-Mexicans. “Our gross sales the first three months of 2010 were just about equal to our gross sales for the entire year of 2009. We typically gross over $10 million a year in sales but last year we just broke $3 million,” stated Mitchell Jay Keenan, CRS.
Keenan is Mexico International’s director and broker of record. Mexico International is headquartered In Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. The company specializes in helping Canadians, Americans and Europeans relocate to the
Mexico real estate market. Merida is the capital of the Yucatan. It is renowned throughout Mexico, Canada, Europe and the USA for excellent health care and hospitals, safety, diverse culture, beautiful nearby beaches, proximity to the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza and an inexpensive tropical lifestyle. Merida enjoys a thriving diverse community of Mexicans, Canadians, Europeans and Americans. Visitors find a welcoming population, cultural events, excellent restaurants and exciting nightlife.
Mitch Keenan has been a Licensed Broker in the United States since the 1980s. He holds a GRI and a CRS from NAR (National Association of Realtors). With over ten years of living and working in the Yucatan real estate industry, Mitch brings American business ethics and Mexico business experience together to give buyers unparalleled service. 512-879-6546
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