{"id":794,"date":"2009-12-07T01:42:29","date_gmt":"2009-12-07T06:42:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/temp-blog\/?p=794"},"modified":"2009-12-07T01:42:29","modified_gmt":"2009-12-07T06:42:29","slug":"merida-real-estate-region-is-rich-in-art-culture-and-gastronomy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/2009\/12\/merida-real-estate-region-is-rich-in-art-culture-and-gastronomy\/","title":{"rendered":"Merida Real Estate Region is Rich in Art, Culture and Gastronomy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/merida-real-estate\/\">Merida Real Estate<\/a> is an enchanting city with much to enjoy and little to cause complaint. Approachable and friendly, the citizens find their roots in the Mayan, Spanish, French and Lebanese culture. This is a civilized city where people <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">are<\/span> civil to one another. Neighbors know each other and often, are related.\u00c2\u00a0 Family is not just important here, family is everything &#8211; as is a sense of community. People belong here in the city of\u00c2\u00a0Merida.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/yucatan-real-estate\/\" target=\"_blank\">Merida real estate <\/a>region \u00c2\u00a0is safe. Violent crime is practically unheard of.\u00c2\u00a0 As in any city of million people, there is petty street crime. However, no matter where you go in the 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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00c2\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"Merida Real Estate\" src=\"http:\/\/i255.photobucket.com\/albums\/hh138\/beatlo\/Merida\/676-0-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"369\" height=\"262\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Handguns are not permitted. There is a large police presence &#8211; 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The streets are energized with people at all hours. The city is alive and the citizens feel safe to be on the streets. People walk here. There is a constant flow of activity &#8211; 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 of Merida.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Architecturally, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/yucatan-real-estate\/\" target=\"_blank\">Merida properties<\/a>\u00c2\u00a0are a feast for the eyes.\u00c2\u00a0 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 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/yucatan-real-estate\/homes-yucatan.php\" target=\"_blank\">Yucatan homes<\/a>\u00c2\u00a0or the\u00c2\u00a0architectural 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 where time literally stands still.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00c2\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"Merida real estate 2\" src=\"http:\/\/i255.photobucket.com\/albums\/hh138\/beatlo\/Merida\/IMG_22891-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"345\" height=\"265\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Merida offers an abundance of gastronomic delights. With Merida&#8217;s excellent location and climate, residents and visitors enjoy a grand variety of year-round tropical fruits and vegetibles 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 surround Merida.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Almost any cuisine is available in Merida &#8212; French, Italian, Spanish, Lebanese, Vegetarian, Argentinian, Chinese and Japanese, Thai, Fusion and more!\u00c2\u00a0 The local Yucatecan cuisine is habit forming.\u00c2\u00a0 You will find yourself craving \u00e2\u20ac\u0153cochinita, lechon, carnitas, barbacoa, pavo relleno, panuchos, salbutes, frijol y puerco and hundreds of fabulous local dishes and tacos. Yummy!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"Merida real estate 3\" src=\"http:\/\/i255.photobucket.com\/albums\/hh138\/beatlo\/Merida\/Yuc2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"343\" height=\"247\" \/>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The cultural scene in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/merida-real-estate\/\">Merida Real Estate<\/a> is top notch! The soul also needs to be fed and 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.\u00c2\u00a0 Culture is important and art galleries are flourishing.\u00c2\u00a0 Every night of the week there is something \u00e2\u20ac\u0153happening\u00e2\u20ac\u009d in centro Merida:\u00c2\u00a0 Street dances or singing; art openings; wine tasting; music recitals; poetry readings; discussion groups; professional baseball and soccer games; annual festivals, color and fun. Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t forget &#8211; Carnival!\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Entry fees and tickets are very inexpensive and often are free. In the year 2000, Merida was named the first American Capital of Culture.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Merida is a vast metropolitan city that seems small. There is something here for everyone and every budget.\u00c2\u00a0 For more information on Merida or purchasing homes in Merida, please contact me.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Mitch Keenan <\/strong>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. <\/em>512-879-6546<\/p>\n<p><strong>THE<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000c0;\">www.<\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">TOP<\/span><span style=\"color: #0000c0;\">mexicorealestate.com<\/span><\/a> <strong>NETWORK<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153<strong>Mexico\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Leading Network of Specialists for Finding and Purchasing Mexican Properties Safely<\/strong><span><strong>!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<table id=\"table1\" style=\"50px;\" border=\"2\" width=\"80%\" align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Want more Articles?<\/strong><br \/>\n<a title=\"Subscribe to Top Mexico Real Estate\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/z-registration-blog.php\" target=\"_blank\">Receive articles direct to your inbox. 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