The Guide to Living in Yucatan by Ariadna De la Rosa

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

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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, MĂŠrida 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. Today more than ever, MĂŠrida is a city vigorous in its development and diversity. A leader on both the regional and national level in safety, quality public services, health, 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 hope that you will truly feel at home. We welcome you to our beautiful city. Together we will move forward in its development. Lic. RenĂĄn A. Barrera Concha MAYOR OF MERIDA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME BACK!

MERIDA

HOME CARE REAL ESTATE

VACATION RENTALS

IMMIGRATION FINANCE

MEDICAL DENTISTS

PERSONAL CARE

TOURISM RESTAURANTS

CHICHEN ITZA UXMAL

VETS

PUEBLOS MAGICOS

YUCATAN GULF

PHONEBOOK

ADVERTISERS LIST

ANIMAL SHELTERS

DISTRIBUTION SPOTS

WELCOME BACK! 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 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 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 for 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 our pride in Yucatán and bring us closer to our mission of “merging cultures”. Thank you for inviting us into your home. We hope you enjoy living in Yucatán!

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MERIDA

érida, the capital of the State of Yucatán, is a colonial city that was established 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

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HOME CARE - REAL ESTATE - VACATION RENTALS

he Yucatan Peninsula has always been a land

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

visited by millions of travelers from all around

three categories that I use to provide a rough estimate

the world. Yucatán was first visited by the Spanish

to potential clients:

conquistadores in the 16th century. They built the moroccan style architecture in Mérida also called

1. Basic Remodel: Small cosmetic exterior and interior

arquitectura colonial. In the 19th century, Yucatán was

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

visited by two world famous archaeologists: John Lloyd

windows and doors remain the same.

Stephens and Frederick Catherwood, who wrote a book

2. Small Refresh: This involves more work and details

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

inside the home. The existing plumbing, drain pipes and

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

exposed wiring will be totally removed and installed

and heard about the extraordinary mayan cities and its

new, hidden behind stucco walls. This type of remodel

architecture, the colonial streets, houses and haciendas

considers a new kitchen, fully restored or new bedrooms

of Mérida and its charming.

and bathrooms, a new swimming pool and a new or restored entry facade.

Over the last few generations, the sunny and tropical

3. Full Remodel or New Construction: This includes

Yucatan Peninsula has bred architects, interior designers

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

and builders from all over the world, who are working

home. It would involve a lot of preliminary demolition

in downtown restorations and new beach homes with

prior to the remodel. It includes a new foundation,

a mixture of colonial and mayan architecture. The end

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

result is a vivid, playful and beautiful architecture, rich

lighting and outlets. Demolishing and restoring an old

in local and foreign materials, forms and colors, most

home can sometimes be more expensive than starting

using green technologies, which is a great contribution

from scratch and building new.

to the newly coined “yucatecan architecture”. I want to emphasize that these categories are very rough Thanks to its warm weather, sandy beaches, and friendly

estimates. Each architect, designer and builder has his

citizens, expatriates are living their dream in Yucatán,

or her own budgeting system.

building their own home or buying a fully restored casona in downtown Mérida. During my 15 years as an architect

We praise and honor each project built by expatriates

in Mérida, the question I receive the most is: How much

because they help make Yucatán even more beautiful.

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.

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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.

VACATION RENTALS

he idea of renting a private home instead of a

tracking dirt and water into the house, and will avoid

hotel room for a vacation is an idea whose time

accidents. The polished cement and tile floors found

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

in Yucatan homes are especially slippery when wet.

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

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.

worked with various clients who rent out their

homes as vacation rentals, and we have experienced

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

the benefits and the pitfalls. What we have learned

blackouts. At least one working flashlight should also

is that proper preparation and planning is the best

be provided. Blackouts are not as common as they

marketing tool you can have if you want a home

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

that is easily rented and rented repeatedly. The same

they do.

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 Rental in the Yucatan

here are many things you can do to prepare a lovely and welcoming home for travelers. In the

Yucatan, here are a few specific suggestions:

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

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

Candles with matches or lighters should be provided

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. "

mat for guests to wipe their feet. This will avoid

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Visitors Guide

Where to shop for basic items within walking

distance of the house, including hours of operation.

How to call a cab and how to tell the dispatch the

personalized visitors guide for the house is

always a welcome addition to a vacation rental

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

home. Visitors usually arrive after having read travel

guidebooks or websites, but a guide that is specific to

distance of the house.

the house is extremely useful.

Directions and hours of a local dry cleaner.

How to take a bus to the beach, the shopping mall,

the movie theatre, including where to go on the

This type of guide might include:

internet to see which movies are playing. l

House rules (For example: turning air conditioners Local restaurants, including your favorites. Menus

are a nice touch. l

What to do in the house in case of heavy rain or

hurricane warnings (which windows must be closed,

off when guests are not inside the house). l

what to do if there is a leak, etc.). l

A few options for Home Delivery of food, with

Be sure to review the Visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide every six

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

specific directions about what to say on the phone when ordering. Menus are especially important here.

ARTICLE BY: Yucatan Expatriate Services.

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IMMIGRATION & FINANCE HOW TO APPLY FOR A MEXICAN RESIDENT CARD FOR THE FIRST TIME

he The following article outlines the necessary

If the foreigner is applying for a TEMPORARY RESIDENCY:

steps that must be taken by foreigners who intend

to live in Mexico (for non-lucrative purposes) to obtain a

- Original and copy of statements as proof of investments

temporary or permanent resident card for the first time.

or statements of bank accounts with a monthly average balance equivalent to twenty thousand days of general

This process starts at a Mexican Consulate and finishes

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

in Mexico by doing something called canje (exchange

approximately $103,500 USD for the past twelve

in English) at the Immigration Institute. Through

months

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

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

Submit the following documents:

balance equivalent to twenty five thousand days of

- Online form, which is available at the Ministry of

general minimum wage in Mexico City (67.29 MXP for

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

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

at any Mexican Consulate. This form must have the

months

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

signing must be the parent or guardian.

- Original and copy of documents showing that

- Original and copy of passport or other valid identity

the applicant has a pension (free of liens) greater

and travel document.

than the equivalent of five hundred days of general

- One frontal picture (passport size, minimum: 3.2

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

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

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

with white background. Applicant must not be wearing

It is worth mentioning that only pensioners can apply

glasses or earrings in the photo and hair must be behind

for the Permanent Resident VISA without having the

the ears. Pictures should be taken in a specialized

Temporary Resident VISA first. "

photography studio. Polaroid or cellular phone pictures will not be accepted. - Payment of the VISA fees: approximately 40 USD.

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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

a 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

Mexico. Once the applicant is in Mexico, he/she has 30

Once the applicant has submitted at the Immigration

days to start the canje application as follows:

Institute all the documents mentioned above, he/she will receive a document with two numbers (one is called

2) REQUESTING YOUR RESIDENT CARD AT THE

“NUT” and other is called pieza) and a password; these

IMMIGRATION INSTITUTE

numbers will help the applicant to follow up on his/her procedure online at www.inm.gob.mx

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 parent or guardian. - 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

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

given at the Immigration Institute, and filled out by the

Once the procedure has been approved, the applicant

applicant.

must go to the Immigration Institute to request

- Payment of Immigration fees:

an appointment. On the day of the appointment, the

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

applicant must be at the Immigration Institute 10

The canje procedure only allows the applicant to obtain

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 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 be ready for pickup 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: info@yucatanyes.com or (999)927.2437.

ARTICLE BY: Yucatan Expatriate Services.

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MEDICAL - DENTISTS - PERSONAL CARE EXPATRIATE MEDICAL INSURANCE WHILE RESIDING OR VISITING THE YUCATAN

ulling up roots and taking the plunge by moving

The global plans like Lloyds of London, BUPA,

to the beautiful Yucatan Peninsula seems to be

Aetna International and Cigna Global also include

a no brainer!

air evacuation benefits that will transport you and your loved one to the closest facility that can perform

What else would you want in paradise, but beautiful

a life-saving procedure, usually Miami or Houston

white sand, sun-drenched beaches on both the

will be the destinations from the Yucatán area.

Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, centuries of traditions and culture, kind-hearted natives, an affordable

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

standard of living and of course affordable healthcare.

months, a Travel Medical Plan would be a smart plan to purchase. These affordable plans cover you

The medical facilities in the Yucatán area are quite

for the unforeseen accident or illness and they also

modern and have top quality technology and highly

include air evacuation coverage.

qualified physicians and surgeons. Mérida, the capital and largest city in the Yucatan state has one of the

Purchasing a quality private global medical insurance

most prestigious medical faculties in Mexico (UADY).

policy for you and your family can be quite confusing.

Proximity to American cities like Houston allow local

Others may view it as a non-event, because they see

doctors to cross-train and practice in both countries

it as an unnecessary added expense, anyway you

making Mérida one of the best cities in Mexico in

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

terms of health services availability.

(catastrophic or air evacuation at least).

As an Expat you have choices that will meet your

Visiting the Yucatán is an enjoyable adventure in

healthcare needs, starting with local policies from

itself, secure a quality medical plan and take that

private insurance companies like Allianz, New York

burden away in case of a medical emergency and go

Life, AXA and Metlife… all have a presence in Mexico

enjoy paradise!

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

ARTICLE BY: John W. McGee. Insurance Specialist,

quality Global Medical Plan that will allow freedom

since 1992 his company has been insuring Expats all

to choose any doctor or hospital in the world and

over the Globe.

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

His company website is www.expatglobalmedical.com

hospitals and 500,000 physicians and specialists.

or email him at john@expatglobalmedical.com

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PERSONAL CARE

xpats represent the fastest growing sector of

consumption, lowers blood pressure, harmonizes the

the population and, like many people nowadays,

mental processes and increases internal energy.

are increasingly drawn to yoga. This presents both an extraordinary opportunity and a serious challenge

The correct practice of yoga can become an invaluable

for yoga instructors who must be both a resource and

element for prevention, recovery or rehabilitation of

guardians of safety. A typical class of expats is likely

every part of your body.

to represent the most diverse mix of abilities of any age group.

Start today!

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

ARTICLE BY: Alejandra Borbolla. Owner and teacher at Chandrika Yoga para Ti.

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

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TOURISM & RESTAURANTS

here are a multitude of reasons people come to

Mérida has wonderful things for tourists. These

visit Yucatán. The most popular reason would

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

probably be visiting the Maya archaeological sites.

José Peón Contreras, an opera house with a marble

However, Yucatán has much more than that to offer,

staircase, a beautiful zoo, a new animal sanctuary,

including: family friendly beaches, excellent shopping,

and shopping malls and markets to fit every taste and

superior health care, world class museums and art

budget. However, there are just as many wonders in

galleries, cenote swimming, deep sea fishing, the

the outlying towns in Yucatán. Ticul has an annual

symphony, an active theater and dance community.

shoe fair, while Oxkutzcab hosts the annual Orange

Eco-tourism can be found in the southern and eastern

Festival. Mérida and Valladolid host huge Construction

sections of the State, and just as much fun can be

Expos, while Valladolid is also a fine jewelry center.

had touring the great restaurants in Mérida and at the beach. The food in local, neighborhood cocinas is

The State of Yucatán is the center state on the Yucatan

also highly recommended. A tour in at least one of

Peninsula. Campeche is to its West and Quintana

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

Roo is to its East. Campeche has hunting, fishing

taking a tour to see the flamingos.

and birdwatching, as well as scuba diving and river kayaking. Quintana Roo has Playa del Carmen, Cancún,

Yucatán has huge festivals during the Day of the Dead

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

season, as well as during Carnival. These festivals grow

Roo is designated as the Riviera Maya and boasts

larger every year and tourist numbers continue to

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

increase. Yucatán has cultural festivals, contemporary

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

dance festivals, and film festivals. Each year, Yucatán

is available year-round. Both Campeche and Quintana

is host to more and more sports events, including

Roo are at the end of easy drives on excellent highways

Olympic trials and professional boxing. Runners and

from anywhere in the State of Yucatán.

bikers will be particularly pleased to know that there are loads of marathons and weekly events carried out just

Whether the object of anyone’s vacation is focused on

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

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

carriage ride down the palatial Paseo de Montejo in

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

Mérida. The more adventurous might prefer a boat ride

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

through a mangrove or up the river to see the alligators

and do nothing, the State of Yucatán and the Yucatan

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

Peninsula truly have something for every age and for

five star restaurant before attending a performance of

every taste.

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.

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UXMAL

CHICHEN ITZÁ

Entrance Fee: $188 pesos Schedule: Monday to Friday from 8AM to 5PM. Light & Sound Show: Spring and Summer starts 8PM, Autumn and Winter 7PM. Parking: $22 pesos Headphones for translation: $39 pesos Services: Restrooms, restaurants, auditorium, first aid, bookstore, shopping and gift stores. Location: 80 Kms. from Mérida, located to the Southwest towards Campeche. There are buses to the archaeological zone.

Entrance Fee: $204 pesos Schedule: Tuesday to Friday from 8AM to 5PM. Light & Sound Show: Spring and Summer starts 8PM, Autumn and Winter 7PM. Parking: $22 pesos Headphones for translation: $39 pesos Services: Restrooms, restaurants, luggage storage, first aid, 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 (MéridaPuerto Juárez).

Uxmal, also known as La Tres Veces Construida (Built Three Times), was considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996. It is one of the archaeological sites where we can easily recognize the architectural style known as Puuc, detailed pyramids with intricately sculpted stones, creating geometrical mosaics with unique perfection. One of its main attractions is the pyramid of El Adivino or El Enano, it differs from other pyramids because it has rounded corners, which create an oval base. Other representative buildings are: El Cuadrángulo de las Monjas, El Juego de Pelota, El Palacio del Gobernador and La Casa de las Tortugas.

Chichen Itzá was 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 Mayan territory and a center of worship and pilgrimage in the Yucatan Peninsula (this because of its imposing Cenote Sagrado). Among its most iconic and valuable buildings we can find: El Castillo, El Observatorio, Las Monjas and La Iglesia. Thousands visit Chichén to see its wonderful natural spectacle at the equinoxes and solstices.

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VETS & ANIMAL SHELTERS

s dog owners we want the very best for our

Dogs learn good behavior by being rewarded for doing

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

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

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

form of a harsh reprimand or physical force!

owners are knowledgeable about the variety of theories and methods available to train dogs but

Unfortunately, dominance techniques are the ones

many owners are taking their dogs for training. It is

that have been written about the most, and are

vital to understand what training techniques will be

taught more. These techniques should not be an

used before enrolling your dog with a trainer.

option! Studies by the University of Bristol in Great Britain have shown that dogs are not motivated by

There is a big controversy between two well-known

maintaining their place in the hierarchy of the pack;

training techniques: Dominance Reduction versus

therefore the scientists say that this type of training

Positive Reinforcement.

varies from useless to dangerous and is likely to worsen the dog’s behavior.

Dominance is the possession of a high social status within a group of animals that exhibit a hierarchical

Many techniques used to teach the dog that the owner

social organization.

is the “pack leader” are counterproductive because you will not have a better behaved dog, but definitely

With these techniques, negative reinforcement and

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

punishment are the exclusive means of training.

natural behaviors and will not do anything at all, or

To get results, you must physically force the dog to

be so aggressive that it would be dangerous to be next

perform the actions that the trainer wants. Choke,

to it.

spike and/or electrical collars are used in Dominance Reduction training.

Positive Training has great advantages, the results are more reliable than that obtained with dominance

Positive Training comprises a set of techniques

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

that do not require the use of training collars and,

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

as a result, the training sessions are very rewarding for both trainer and dog and, ultimately, the owner!

Remember, it is very important that violence and dog

The main teaching method is the use of positive

abuse should not be allowed, or even considered in

reinforcement, popularly known as rewards. Positive

modern techniques of dog training. "

Training reinforces desired behaviors. There are methods for eliminating unwanted behaviors without punishment being inflicted on your dog.

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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

Complicated

Violent

The next time you visit a training school or a 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.

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PUEBLOS MÁGICOS

ueblos Mágicos, a program launched in 2011 by the Mexican Secretariat, 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

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VALLADOLID & IZAMAL

hen travelers say they want to see places that

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

are off the beaten track, they are talking about

The Yellow City because most of its buildings are

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

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

is unique and both are must experience destinations.

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

Izamal is only about 70 miles Northeast of Mérida and

century, the Spanish founded the modern town on top

Valladolid is approximately halfway between Mérida and

of the ancient town, and completed the Monastery of

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

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

Peninsula.

was second only in size to the atrium at the Vatican and the monastery itself was home to Bishop Diego de Landa.

Valladolid, newly designated as one of México’s Pueblos

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

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

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

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

the Convent of Nuestra Señora de Izamal, named in her

the Maya town of Zaci. Because of its central location

honor. He presented the statue of the Virgin with a

between Mérida and all of the resort destinations on

silver crown and the people erected a full size statue of

the East coast of the peninsula, many tourists stop

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

in Valladolid only long enough to see the beautiful

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

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

he was on the road to Mérida.

the Convent of San Bernardino Siena, which is only a 10 minute walk from the city center, and Cenote Zaci, which

Taken together, Valladolid and Izamal have something

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

for everyone. For tourists, there is rich Maya history

through local handcraft stores and may stay long enough

and an opportunity to relax in a beautiful colonial

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

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

live in Yucatán know there is much more to Valladolid.

wonderful cultural offerings, beaches near enough for

This is horse and cattle country. Some of the finest

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

horses in North and South America come to Valladolid

plus Mérida to the West and Cancún and the Mayan

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

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

also internationally known for its business expos, where

save the environment and play just as hard. If someone

the best of Mexico’s fine jewelers and clothing makers

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

come to contract with exporters to Europe and beyond.

to be. Between the culture and the location, Valladolid

As Valladolid has grown, so have the cultural offerings in

and Izmal are near perfect destinations for tourists and

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

for expats.

website of Yucatan’s Institute of Culture and the Arts. www.culturayucatan.com

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YUCATAN GULF

ucatán beaches are a fine place to vacation or retire. They are near enough to Mérida to get to the city for shopping, cultural offerings and stateof-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

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LIFE AT THE BEACH IN YUCATAN

or those who look forward to retiring on a beach

there. There are often Sunday art markets, where one

somewhere tropical, the best advice they should

might find very good pieces. Restaurants bring bands

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

of every genre to the beach and the music and good

rather than showing up at the beach and running

company goes on well into the night on every special

immediately for the water, expats have a happy surprise

occasion. There are even weekly karaoke nights in some

when they realize that each of the beach towns and

of the restaurants. All of these are social opportunities

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

where expats and the local people can build bonds of

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

community and friendship.

say that they immediately felt as if they literally have come home and as if they belong in the beach area they

Restaurants at the beach are one of the best things about

have chosen.

living there. As more foreigners choose to live near the Gulf of Mexico, more restaurants open to reflect the

Beach activities, in Yucatán, are based more around

owners’ home countries. Whether one’s taste runs

fishing than around diving because of the difference

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

in water and depth between the Gulf of Mexico and

and more can be found in restaurants along Yucatan’s

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

beaches. There are also several sports bars at the beach

beach. Diving is excellent around the island national

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

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

with their favorite sports and teams.

charters and guides can be found all along the coast. On the coast of the Municipality of Progreso, one can

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

find kitesurfing, windsurfing, jet skiing, wakeboarding,

to develop a sense of belonging and feel the need to

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

contribute to the community that has been so welcoming.

if living at the beach means swinging in a hammock and

There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer at the

watching the world go by, that lifestyle is certainly an

nursing home, at the food banks, with animal welfare

option.

organizations, or with educational programs. Many of these organizations hold wonderful fundraisers that

Living at the beach today is much different than living

expats work on and look forward to throughout the year.

at the beach just a few short years ago. Today, Progreso offers branches of the big-box stores in Mérida, as well as

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

good health care and dental services. Almost anything

enjoy not only their own holiday celebrations, but all of

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

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

scale, in Progreso.

to “¡Viva México!” life at the beach is filled with good food, good friends and good times.

Art and music have also come to the beach in Yucatán as more and more artists and musicians begin to retire

ARTICLE BY: Carol Scott

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PHONEBOOK INDEX Emergency Numbers Consulates Hurricane Preparation The Guide’s Phonebook

58 58 59 60

Mérida Animals Shelters - Antiques Apartments - Architects - Art

Building & Construction - Car Rental Computer Services - Customs - Church

Dentists - Doctors

Finance - Furniture - Groceries Haciendas - Hotels and B&B’s

Hospitals - Immigration - Insurance Language Schools - Legal

Medical - Moving Personal Care - Pharmacies

Postal Services - Property Management Real Estate - Restaurants Shipping - Sports Facilities

Tourism - V. Rentals - Veterinarians Volunteering Opportunities

Valladolid Emergency Numbers - Accommodations Activ. & Attractions - Archaeological Zones Restaurants - Shopping

Yucatan Gulf Emergency Numbers

Accommodations - Activities & Attractions Arch. Zones - Churches - Real Estate

How to Dial a Phone in Mexico

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EMERGENCY NUMBERS

GENERAL EMERGENCY NUMBERS

General Emergency 066 from land phone or 113 from cell phone Green Angels Roadside Assistance 078 or (999) 983-1184 Utilities JAPAY (Water) (999) 930-3450 CFE (Electricity) 071 Telmex (Phone) 01-800-123-0000 Mérida Fire Department (999) 924-9242 (999) 923-2971

Mérida Police Department (999) 942-0060 HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOMS

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

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

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

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

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

CMA Hospital Calle 54 and Pérez Ponce (999) 926-2111

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

TAXIS EconoTaxi (999) 945-0000 Taxi Santa Ana (999) 928-5600 TaxiMetro (24 Hours) (999) 922-7575 OTHER 24-Hour Vets Tony or Nelson 044 (999) 156-9806 José or Sandra 044 (999) 148-5291 Animal Rescue AFAD (999) 920-5019 or 044 (999) 947-6319 Evolución (999) 193-0628

CONSULATES AUSTRIA Alberto Bulnes Gueda bulnesa@prodigy.net.mx Av. Colón #501C x 60 and 62 Mérida, Yucatán. (999) 925-6386 or 925-8068

BELGIUM Rafael Baekeland consul@belgicacancun.com Av. Nichupté MZ 2, Lote 22, SM 19 Pabellón Caribe, Cancún, Q. Roo. (998) 892-2512

BELIZE Ing. Miguel Alfredo Dutton D. consbelize@dutton.com.mx C. 53 #498 x 56 and 58, Centro Mérida, Yucatán. (999) 928-6152 or 928-3962

CANADA Alie Bourgeois bulnesa@prodigy.net.mx Av. Kukulkán Km. 12 Centro Empresarial, Cancún, Q. Roo.

(998) 883-3360 or 883-3232

CUBA Jesús Manuel García Rodríguez conscubamer1@prodigy.net.mx C. 1D #320 x 42 y 44, Campestre Mérida, Yucatán. (999) 944-4216 or 944-9875

FRANCE Mario Ancona Teigell consulado@sipse.com.mx C. 60 #385 x 41 and 43, Centro Mérida, Yucatán. (999) 930-1542 or 930-1507

GERMANY Johannes Rommel konsulat@jerommel.de C. 49 #212 x 30 and 32, San Antonio Cucul. Mérida, Yucatán. (999) 944-3252

ITALY Augusto Pastaccini conitaca@prodigy.net.mx Alcatraces #39 Super Manzana 22 Cancún, Q. Roo. (998) 884-1261 or 884-5415

NETHERLANDS Lic. José E. Gutiérrez López pixan2003@prodigy.net.mx C. 64 #418 x 47 and 49, Centro Mérida, Yucatán. (999) 924-3122 or 924-4147

SPAIN Víctor Manuel Gómez Rodríguez consulado.es.mid@gmail.com C. 38 #31A Apt. 31 Campestre, Mérida, Yucatán. (999) 948-3489

UK Mark Carney mark.carney-honcon@fconet.fco.gov.uk

Blvd. Kukulkán Km. 13.5 Hotel Zone, Cancún, Q. Roo. (998) 881-0100 or 848-8244

USA Sonya Tsiros meridacons@state.gov C. 60 #338K x 29 and 31, Col. Alcalá Martín. Mérida, Yucatán. (999) 942-5700 or 01 900 849-4949

HURRICANE PREPARATION

ecause of the location of the Yucatan Peninsula,

Turn off the gas and secure the tanks.

conveniently juxtaposed between the Caribbean

Protect your pets.

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

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

point between June and November, you will read about a

of transportation, use the buses that the Government of

hurricane alert. Those of us who live in Mérida certainly

the State provides for evacuation.

appreciate the wisdom of the Mayans, who built the original city of T’ho in this same location, probably with

Red Alert: DANGER

the understanding that this inland location made it less

Stay calm.

vulnerable to the consequences of extreme weather.

Listen to the radio for information and instructions.

Keep the family together in the safest place of the

The Government of Yucatan State has issued a set of

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

precautions that it encourages you to follow. Yucatan

them, do not move towards them directly, but approach

State has defined three alerts, each designated by a

from the side.

different color. The intensity of the alert varies according

Unplug electrical appliances.

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

Do not leave your house until the authorities announce

Keep in mind that these are statewide precautions, and

that the situation of danger has passed.

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

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

authorities say so.

Yellow Alert: PREPARE l

If you are visiting any coastal area, head to the inland

cities.

After the hurricane, remove stagnant water to avoid

diseases and cover dead animals with lime. l

Do not connect wet electrical appliances. Verify that any water and food are in good condition

Have tools close at hand for reinforcing your home.

Put all your important documents (passport, birth

before consuming.

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

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

Other Hurricane Precautions

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

We probably do not need to tell you that it is unsafe to

and water.

walk around during a hurricane. In the Yucatan, things that might be flying through the air during a hurricane

Orange Alert: ALARM l

Secure doors and windows of your house with tape or

wood panels. l

Fix and tie any objects that must stay outdoors.

Bring inside any loose items. Remove antennas,

advertisements, flags or boards.

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

THE GUIDE'S PHONEBOOK MÉRIDA

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

ANIMAL SHELTERS

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

AFAD (ALBERGUE FRANCISCANO DEL ANIMAL DESPROTEGIDO) (DOG AND CAT SHELTER)

LUNA DEL ORIENTE On Calle 65 x 68 y 66, Centro

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) 935-5584 Apartado Postal #30 Progreso

ANTIQUES ANTIGÜEDADES BY JULIO Calle 75 x 72, across from the park in San Sebastián

PUNTO EXACTO ARQUITECTURA (999) 313-1159

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

APARTMENTS

RUBÉN PORTELA RODRÍGUEZ (999) 938-2152

ARABESQUE APARTMENTS www.apartmentsmerida.com

PLAZA GRANDE AMARO RESTAURANT GALLERY Calle 59 #507 x 60 y 62

ART

VINTAGE Calle 60 #428 x 47 y 49, Centro

SUITES DEL SOL www.suitesdelsol.com

ARCHITECTS ALONSO ARQUITECTOS (999) 129-8128 ARTURO CAMPOS (999) 926.9080 or 044 (999) 185-2094 Calle 49 #313 x 46 y 48 Colonia Benito Juárez Norte www.arturocampos.com.mx www.camposarquitecto.com CERVERA SÁNCHEZ ARQ. (999) 944-1231 or 044 (999) 958.0961 www.arquitectosenyucatan.com

ANTIGÜEDADES JORGE 044 (999) 163-6596 (call to find it the 1st time) Calle 21 Lot 4Bis x 38 y 38-A Col. Sn Pedro Uxmal, Chuburná

GREENSPACE ARCHITECTURE & PROJECTS (999) 912-2878 or 044 (999) 900-4670 or 044 (999) 901-2140 www.greenspace.com.mx

BAZAR BAGDAD Calle 49 #504 x 62 y 60, Centro

HENRY PONCE (999) 926-0018

SOHO GALLERIES Calle 60 #400A x 43 y 41, Centro

XUNAAN BAZAR Calle 60 #441 x 49 y 51, Centro

ADAY (ASOCIACIÓN POR LOS

EVOLUCIÓN (SHELTER AND SANCTUARY) (ask for Jill, who speaks English) 044 (999) 143-4711 snjbenson@yahoo.com www.evolucionyucatan.com

GALERÍA TATAYA Calle 60 x 45 y 47, Centro

PEDRO HERRERA 044 (999) 127-2738

THE ANTIQUE LOT Corner of Calle 50 y Calle 81

(999) 920-7501 or 044 (999) 958-0583

MIGUEL ROJANES 044 (999) 101-0060

GALERÍA NAHUALLI, CASA DE LOS ARTISTAS Calle 60 #405 x 43 y 45, Centro

NORTHERN MÉRIDA HABEMUS GALLERY Calle 11 #101-E x 20 y 22, Colonia México

Lidia Saleh (999) 920-5019 or 044 (999) 947-6319 Just off the Periférico on the road to Cholul, left hand side. www.afad.org.mx

DERECHOS DE LOS ANIMALES EN YUCATÁN) (DOG AND CAT SHELTER)

MAYA ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS (ARCH. CARLOS DE LA BARRERA) (999) 252-3616 or 044 (999) 277-2312 maya.dbn@hotmail.com C. 22 #193 x 17C Xcanatún www.mayadbn.com

COLONIA MEJORADA GALERÍA MÉRIDA Calle 59 #452A x 52 y 54 LA PERIFERÍA Calle 54 #468 x 53 y 55 THE YUCATAN MUSIC MUSEUM Calle 57 #466 x 48 y 50 YUCATAN MUSEUM OF POPULAR ART Calle 50 #487 x 57 y 59 COLONIA SANTA ANA ANTHROPOLOGY MUSEUM Paseo Montejo at Calle 45 ART ON SUNDAYS Paseo de Montejo between Avenida Colón (Walmart and the Fiesta Americana)

ART ON THE STREET Calle 60 in the park next the Theater GALERÍA AT (UADY) Calle 60 x Calle 57 inside the UADY building GALERÍA DEL PASAJE PICHETA Inside the Pasaje Picheta, next to the Governor’s Palace on Calle 61 GALERÍA MANOLO RIVERO Calle 60 x Calle 51, Centro GALERÍA MÉRIDA 904 Calle 57 at the corner of Calle 64 GOVERNOR’S PALACE Corner of Calle 61 y Calle 60 JOSE PEÓN CONTRERAS GALLERY Calle 60 at the corner of Calle 57 KOREAN IMMIGRATION MUSEUM Calle 65 #397-A x 44 y 46, Centro

CENTRO DE ARTES VISUALES Calle 60 x 47 y 45, Centro

MACAY Calle 60 x Calle 61 y 63

EXPLORARTE On the corner of Calle 64 y 47-A

MÉRIDA CITY MUSEUM Old Post Office Building at Calle 65 x 56

GALERÍA TATAYA Calle 72 #478 x 53 y 55, Centro

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

GEORGIA CHARUHAS By Appointment Only. (999) 923-0495

HOME DEPOT Calle 35 #470 x Paseo de Montejo by Gran Plaza

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

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

INTERCERAMIC ON PASEO MONTEJO Calle 34 # 385-A x 7 y 11

COMPUTER SERVICES

OLIMPO Corner of Calle 62 y 61, Centro YUCATAN PAINTING GALLERY Calle 59 x 58 y 60, next to the Church, Centro SANTIAGO GALERÍA LA ESKALERA Calle 70 x 57 y 59 at the Barrio de Santiago

SOUTHERN MÉRIDA GALLERY IN LA’KECH Calle 60 #595A x 73 y 75, Centro ZOMA CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER Calle 69 x 34 y 32

MAXFORCEL Professional Pest Control (999) 944-1721 Calle 10 #150 x 17 y 19 Colonia México Oriente www.maxforcel.com

OTHER ECOMUSEO DEL CACAO Km 20, Puuc Route, among the ruins of Xlapak and Labná

NATURAL THANGS Landscape Design Company (999) 243-0883 www.naturalthangs.com

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

NIPILITO, NORTE Calle 31 #89 x 16

BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION

ÁLAMO Merida Hyatt Hotel Calle 60 #344 Avenida Colón www.alamo.com

AHNA WATER & POOL (999) 926-2091 or 286-8467 Calle 27 #71 Local 3 x 60 Fracc. Loma Bonita ahnawaterandpool.sacom.mx CANTERAS CREATIVAS (999) 948-0377 ventas@canterascreativas.com

Calle 17 #101 x 16 y 18 Colonia Vista Alegre www.canterascreativas.com

CAR RENTAL

CE RENT A CAR Merida International Airport 01-800-243-3443 toll free www.acerentacar.com/landing/ lp_midt01.aspx EUROPCAR (999) 925-3548 Calle 56-A #451 Interior 66 Plaza Americana, Centro www.europcar.com/car-rentalMEXICO-MERIDA.html

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

GRUPO ADUANERO GIRAUD (969) 934-4427 Alejandro Sánchez, Progreso alejandrosc@cisfcemexico.com

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

GRUPO LÓPEZ CASTRO (969) 935-81.00 Daniel Riou, Progreso driou@lopez-castro.com.mx

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

MIER Y TERÁN (969) 935-0042 or 942-1530 Cynthia Martín del Campo, Progreso cynthia@mieryteran.com.mx

AVANTE: APPLE COMPUTERS (999) 981-4608 or 981-4611 Calle 23 #107-B x 16 y 18 Colonia Chuburná Hildalgo www.avantesa.com.mx COMPU 8 (999) 944-7658 or 944-7657 Gran Plaza #111, upper level above Mega GÉNESIS (999) 920-2660 Calle 20 #285 x 11 y 13 Santa Gertrudis Copó www.genesis.com.mx PC DOMINÓS: PARTS & SALES (999) 927-9294 Calle 27 #225 x 20 y 22, Colonia Miguel Alemán www.merida.pcdomino.com

CUSTOMS CERVERA (969) 935-3535 Hiram Cervera hiram@cervera.com.mx DEL VALLE (969) 934-3055 Narciso García, Progreso narcisog@aduanaldelvalle.mx

QUATTRO Customs Brokers Progreso (969) 935-0404 or (969)9350405 or (969) 103-4982 info@quattroglobal.com Calle 31 #130 Colonia Centro Progreso, Yucatán www.quattroglobal.com

CHURCHES BAPTIST Baptist Church Berea Calle 35 Diagonal #361 x 46 y 48 Baptist Church “El Mesías” Calle 28 x 16 Colonia Morelos Baptist Church Jesucristo es El Señor Calle 22 x 29 y 31 #108 Apartments 2 and 3, Col. México First Baptist Church Calle 62 #538 x 67 y 69, Centro BUDDHIST Sokka Gakkai Buddhist Gathering Calle 66 near 49 CATHOLIC Cathedral Calle 60 x 61, Centro Itzimná Colonia Itzimná La Ermita Calle 66 x 77, Centro Mejorada Calle 50 x 59, Centro San Cristóbal Calle 50 x 65 San Juan Calle 64 x 69, Centro San Sebastián Calle 70 x 75, Santa Ana Calle 60 x 45, Centro Santa Lucía Calle 60 x 55, Centro CHRISTIAN Centro Cristiano “La Nueva Jerusalén”

Calle 20 #106 x 23 y 25 Colonia Chuburná Centro de Fe “Sinaí” Calle 66-B #889 x 109-D Colonia Obrera Christian 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 EPISCOPAL Saint Mark’s Anglican Church Serving Mérida, Progreso & Northern Yucatán Mérida Calle 21 #11 x 58 y 60 Progreso 01(998) 845-3624 Cancún 044 (998) 845–3624 Contact Rev. John E Hayes at: johnehayes@intercable.net JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová *Calle 90 #482-B x Avenida Jacinto Canek y 47 Colonia Inalámbrica *Calle 38 #469 x 35 y 39 Colonia Jesús Carranza *Calle 26 #211 x 25 y 27 Colonia San Pedro Cholul METHODIST La Rosa de Sarón Calle 62 #300-F x 35, Centro PRESBYTERIAN Antioquia Calle 74 #468, Centro El Divino Salvador Calle 66 #520 x 63, Centro El Verbo de Dios Calle 20 x 21 y 19 Colonia Chuburná Shalom Calle 26 #215 x 27 Colonia García Ginerés OTHER Adonai de México Calle 35 Diagonal #361 x 46 y 48 Colonia Mérida Calvary Chapel Calle 27 #363 Colonia San Vicente Chuburná Iglesia de Dios en México

Calle 38 #464 Jesús Carranza El Nazareno Calle 57 #380 x 34 y 36, Centro

DENTISTS DENTAL AYUSO C.D.E.O.R. Rosalandy Ayuso N. C.D.E.O.R. Fernando Ayuso S. (999) 928-5175 or 044 (999) 165-4993 or 044 (999) 738-7558 Calle 27 #497 Apt. 1 x 58 y 58A, Colonia Itzimná www.dentalayuso.com DR. DIANA NAVARRO Specialist in Restorative & Cosmetic Dentistry (999) 317-3600 or 044 (999) 276-0530 diana@meridadentist.com Calle 15 #491 x 22 Fracc. Altabrisa, Edif. 1000enium www.meridadentist.com DR. RICARDO PENICHE R. Oral Implantology and Prosthetic Dentistry (999) 926-4434 dr.ricardo@implantescma.com CMA Hospital Office 314 Calle 54 #365 Colonia Centro (One block away from Paseo de Montejo) www.implantescma.com DR. TERESITA HERNÁNDEZ Prosthodontics (Dental Studio) (999) 944-1085 info.teresitahernandez.com Calle 20 #23 México Norte (in front Golden Island Casino) www.teresitahernandez.com ODONTO MERIDA Dr. Cecilia Vázquez (Prosthetic Dentistry) C.D.E.O. Pamela Cetina (Orthodontics) Dr. Rodrigo Zapata (Periodontics) (999) 121-6934 Calle 14 #185D x 17 y 19 Colonia México Oriente www.odontomerida.mx

QUALITY DENTAL Dr. Javier Cámara-Patrón ALTABRISA (999) 167-9444 Calle 26 x 7 y 15 Med. Plaza GARCÍA GINERÉS (999) 925-3399 Calle 17 #170 x 8 y 10 FRANCISCO DE MONTEJO (999) 946-6444 Calle 51 x 53B drjaviercamara@hotmail.com www.yucatan-dentist.com

Dr. José Enrique González Villalobos Clínica de Mérida (999) 925-2280 ikegv@hotmail.com

YUCATAN DENTAL Dr. Jesús Sánchez Ruz Dra. Claudia C. Flota (999) 924-9895 info@yucatandental.com Calle 53 #518B x 64 y 66 Colonia Centro www.yucatandental.com

GASTROENTEROLOGIST AND ENDOSCOPIST Dra. María Eugenia Icaza Star Médica (999) 943-5282 maruicaza@gmail.com

DOCTORS ALLERGIST Dr. Carlos Molina Medina (999) 925-9904 C. 62 #333-D x 37 y 39, Centro ANGIOLOGIST Dra. Elena Solís (999) 242-9493 AUDIOLOGIST Dr. Luis E. Repetto Ortega (999) 920-4040 lrepetto@prodigy.net.mx 329-B Office 316 x Ave. Colón Colonia García Ginéres CARDIOLOGIST Dr. Álvaro Marín Star Médica (999) 196-1044 amarindr@prodigy.net.mx Dr. Pedro Gorocica Clínica de Mérida (999) 920-1611 www.cardiomerida.com.mx Dr. Rafael E. Aguilar Romero CMA Hospital (999) 926-2111 DERMATOLOGIST Dra. Claudia Calderón Star Médica (999) 943-3410

EARS, NOSE AND THROAT Dr. Juan José Castellanos Star Médica (999) 943-2991 GASTROENTEROLOGIST Dr. Rafael Fajardo Clínica de Mérida (999) 942-1800 ext 1372 www.icim.com.mx

GENERAL PRACTITIONER Dr. Raúl Peláez Flores Specializes in Sexually Transmitted Diseases Calle 54 #364-T x 33-A, Centro (999) 926-3027 rauljazz@hotmail.com GYNECOLOGIST Dr. Gabriel Sánchez Buenfil CEM (across from Hyatt Hotel) gabrielsanchez2@yahoo.com.mx INTERNIST Dr. Octavio Martínez Ayala Star Médica (999) 196-0734 octavmar61@hotmail.com NEUROLOGIST Dr. Rubén Vargas Clínica de Mérida (999) 925-7508 rubendvargas@hotmail.com ONCOLOGIST Dr. Reyes Alberto López Balam (999) 920-1274 C. 7 #215A x 32 y 34 García Ginerés

drlopezom@hotmail.com OPHTHALMOLOGIST Dr. Daniel Belaunde Star Médica (999) 943-1433 danielbelaunde@hotmail.com PLASTIC SURGEON Dr. Patrick Correa Star Médica (999) 970-1862

PROCTOLOGIST Dr. Daniel Ernesto Dorantes Díaz Star Médica (999) 286-2903

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

dr.dorantes@cirujanocoloproctologo.com.mx

SPORTS MEDICINE Dra. Martha Solís Coello Star Médica (999) 943-3232 UROLOGIST Dr. Antonio Esqueda Star Médica (999) 930-2880 antonioesqueda@hotmail.com Dr. José Luis Coral Poot Star Médica (999) 927-2101 urostarmedica@hotmail.com www.urologiaavanzadasureste.com Dr. David Alberto Quintal Pinelo Star Médica (999) 943-3338 davidquintal@prodigy.net.mx VASCULAR MEDICINE AND SURGERY Dr. Jorge Martínez Star Médica (999) 196-1313

FINANCE ESFERA FINANZAS Contact: Beatriz Quijano (999) 925-5808 betty@grupo-esfera.com

FURNITURE ARTEUROPEO FURNITURE Furniture and Interior Design C. 21 #21, 101 x 20, Col. México www.arteuropeo.com CALLE VEINTE Avenida Villas la Hacienda #250 www.calleveinte.com.mx COLOMER C. 20 #99 x 19 y 21, Col. Itzimná www.colomermuebles.com GRINGO FURNITURE (Full room packages) www.gringofurniture.com LUNA DEL ORIENTE Chinese and Indian antiques (999) 247-2953 or 263-9178

MOSAICOS MERIDANOS Pasta tiles and iron furniture www.mosaicosmeridanos.com NASSTRÖM C. 31 #104 x 20 y 24, Col. México www.nasstrom.com.mx YUCATAN CUSTOM FURNITURE Locally made furniture www.yucatancustomfurniture.com

GROCERIES AKI Santiago Calle 72 #495 x 59 y 57, Colonia Centro Centenario Calle 59 #646 x 82 y 84, Colonia Centro BODEGA AURRERÁ Avenida Itzáes x Calle 90, Centro CAFÉ ORGÁNICO (999) 925-2831 C. 33D Avenida Reforma x Colón Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 7:30 PM Saturday, 9 AM - 2:30 PM COSTCO Calle 60 #220 Fracc. del Norte CHEDRAUI Paseo de Montejo By Monumento a la Bandera Avenida Itzáes x Calle 77 Plaza las Américas Inside mall Selecto Across from Gran Plaza MEGA & COMERCIAL MEXICANA North Calle 60 x Circ. Colonias Gran Plaza Inside the mall MERCADO GRANDE LUCA DE GÁLVEZ (TRADITIONAL MARKET) Calle 56 x 65, Centro MONIQUE’S BAKERY Organic breads and pastries, Calle 29 #478 x Calle 46-A

NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETS Santa Ana Calle 60 y 47, Centro Santiago Calle 72 y 59, Centro San Sebastián C. 70 y 77, Centro

HACIENDAS

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

HACIENDA PETAC www.haciendapetac.com

SAM’S CLUB Prolongación Montejo By La Gran Plaza SLOW FOODS MARKET Organic and whole foods market C. 33D Avenida Reforma x Colón Saturday only, 10 AM - 1 PM SORIANA Centro Calle 56 #514, Centro Villa Palmira Calle 95 #502 x 62, Colonia Delio Moreno Cantón SUPERAMA Prolongación Montejo going north, before Club Campestre TERE CAZOLA (999) 944-8183 Traditional Mexican baked goods www.terecazola.com TIENDA KI’XOCOLATL Calle 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’AMANDINE Matriz (999) 920-5869 Calle 5-D #313 x 38 y 38A, Col. Pensiones / Open 9:30 AM 7 PM and closed Sunday North (999) 948-4738 / Calle 49 x 32 #215, Local 17 Colonia San Antonio Cucul / Open 11 AM 8 PM, Saturday 11 AM - 5 PM, WALMART Paseo de Montejo & Pérez Ponce Plaza Dorada (In front of ) YA’AXTAL ECO TIENDA & CAFÉ (999) 926-4989 Organic and whole foods Calle 30 #109 x 23 y 25, Centro

HACIENDA MISNÉ www.haciendamisne.com.mx

HACIENDA SAN JOSÉ DE CHOLUL www.haciendasenyucatan.com/ cholul/ HACIENDA SANTA CRUZ www.haciendasantacruz.com HACIENDA SANTA ROSA www.lahaciendasantarosa.com.mx HACIENDA TEMOZÓN www.starwoodhotels.com HACIENDA XCANATÚN (CASA PIEDRA) Hotel - Restaurant - Spa (999) 930-2140 hacienda@xcanatun.com Calle 20 S/N Comisaría Xcanatún www.xcanatun.org HACIENDA YAXCOPOIL www.yaxcopoil.com

HOTELS & B&B'S CASA ÁLVAREZ www.casaalvarezguesthouse.com CASA ANA www.casaana.com CASCADAS DE MÉRIDA www.cascadasdemerida.com HOTEL HACIENDA MÉRIDA www.hotelhaciendamerida.com HOTEL MARIONETAS www.hotelmarionetas.com HOTEL MEDIOMUNDO www.hotelmediomundo.com HOTEL VILLA MERIDA www.thevillameridahotel.com

LOS ARCOS www.losarcosmerida.com/index.htm LUZ IN YUCATAN www.luzenyucatan.com ROSAS AND XOCOLATE www.rosasandxocolate.com

HOSPITALS CLINICA MÉRIDA (999) 925-7398 or 925-4308 Avenida Itzáes #242 Colonia García Ginéres CLÍNICA YUCATÁN (999) 924-9391 Calle 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) 927-3199 Calle 54 # 365, x 33 y Avenida Pérez Ponce, Centro. MEDICAL SPECIALITIES CENTER (CEM) (999) 920-4040 Calle 60 #329 across from Hyatt PENSIONES MEDICAL CENTER (IMSS) (999) 925-8108 Avenida 7 #215-A Col. Pensiones SANTA MARÍA CLINIC (999) 924-2624 Calle 69 #430, Centro STAR MÉDICA (999) 930-2880 www.starmedica.com

IMMIGRATION IDC (INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTS CANADA) 001-613-701-0533 info@idocscanada.ca www.idocscanada.ca/yucatan

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

Calle 7 #432 x 32 y 34 Colonia Residencial Pensiones

PROGRESO OFFICE (969) 935-0022 Calle 80 #176 x 31 (next to SMAPAP), 9 AM to 1 PM

SEGUROS MÉRIDA Julieta Morales (999) 285-7282 www.mexicoinsurancequote.com

VALLADOLID OFFICE (985) 851-0418 Tablaje Catastral #3988, Km. 2.5 9 AM to 1 PM

YUCATAN INSURANCE SERVICES Life, Health, Auto, Home www.yucataninsurance.com

YUCATAN EXPATRIATE SERVICES (YES) (999) 927-2437 info@yucatanYES.com Calle 25 #157 x 28 y 30 Colonia García Ginerés www.yucatanYES.com

INSURANCE CARSA Life, Health, Auto, Home Ricardo Castilla Sosa 044 (999) 129-9740 yucataninsurance@gmail.com Calle 10 #326 x 3 y 3C Colonia Gonzalo Guerrero www.insurancebrokers.com EXPAT GLOBAL MEDICAL Travel, Medical, Life John W. McGee (336) 998-9583 in USA john@expatglobalmedical.com www.expatglobalmedical.com IMSS HEALTHCARE INSURANCE National 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

IMSS Serapio Rendón (if you live South of Calle 61) Calle 42 #999 x 127-A y 131 Colonia Serapio Rendón

LANGUAGE SCHOOLS ALIANZA FRANCESA (999) 927-2403 Calle 23 #117 x 24, Col. México Languages: Spanish, French www.merida.af.org.mx BENJAMIN FRANKLIN INST. (999) 928-6005 Calle 57 #474A x 52 y 54, Centro Languages: Spanish, English www.benjaminfranklin.com.mx CALLE 55 (999) 274-3130 or 044 (999) 274-3130 Calle 55 #480 x 56 y 58, Centro Contact: Agustín or Rachel Language: Spanish www.calle-55.com (CIS) CENTRO DE IDIOMAS SURESTE (999) 923-0954 Calle 52 #455 x 49 y 51, Centro (999) 920-2810 Calle 11 #203C x 26, Colonia García Ginéres (999) 926-9494 Calle 14 #106 x 25, Col. México Languages: 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.México Contact: María del Mar Patrón Vázquez or Kurt Wootton Languages: Spanish, English, Art & Custom Spanish classes. www.habla.org/en ILET: INSTITUTO DE LENGUAS EXTRANJERAS Y TURISMO (969) 935-7980 or 044 (999) 738-6196 Calle 29 #127A x 74 y 76, Progreso Contact: Alma Torres Ugalde Languages: Spanish, English, Italian, French, German, Cooking INSTITUTO DE LENGUA Y CULTURA DE YUCATÁN (999) 125-3048 Calle 13 #214 x 28 y 30, Colonia García Ginerés Language: Spanish www.ilcymex.com INSTITUTE OF MODERN SPANISH (999) 911-0790 or Toll-free 1-800-4MERIDA Calle 15 #520B x 16A y 18, Colonia Maya Language: Spanish www.modernspanish.com SPANISH CENTER MÉRIDA (999) 926-6819 info@spanishcentermerida.com Calle 13 #108 x 18 y 20 Colonia Itzimná Contact: Siegmar Language: Spanish www.spanishcentermerida.com

LEGAL BAQUEIRO AND ASSOCIATES (999) 926-6668 or (999) 926-6979 Calle 16 #110 x 27 y 29, Colonia México Calle 65 #164 x 30 y 32, Colonia Montes de Amé PUERTO & PINO LAW FIRM (999) 920-3040 Ignacio Puerto & Raúl Pino Legal Services & Notary Public

ipuerto@puertoypino.com rpino@puertoypino.com Calle 25 #159 x 28 y 30, Colonia García Ginerés www.puertoypino.com RAC ABOGADOS (999) 920-1133 Calle 20 #203-A x 29 Colonia García Ginerés YUCATAN ATTORNEYS (999) 287-3738 Arhely M. & Maivelyn M. Real Estate, Corporate and Immigration Law From USA or Canada 703-782-6491 contact@yucatanattorneys.com

Calle 9A x 12 y 14 Colonia México Norte www.yucatanattorneys.com

MEDICAL ALTERNATIVE HERBALIST Jesús Segura Avilés (999) 981-4664 jesussegura@hotmail.com HOMEOPATHY Dr. Miguel Aguirre 044 (999) 947-4697 Calle 86 #499 x 49 y 59A, Colonia Itzáes dr.aguirre@hotmail.com HYPNOSIS Oresztész Murgács (999) 252-7506 Calle 80 #534 x 65A y 67, Centro LABS BIOMÉDICOS DE MÉRIDA 12 branches in Merida that provide clinical test services. Also you can find them at Progreso, Izamal, Ciudad Caucel, Hunucmá and Ticul. 044 (999) 163-3229 adireccion@biomedicosdemerida.com

www.biomedicosdemerida.com BLOOD TEST IN YOUR HOME José Alberto Ordóñez 044 (999) 992-4579

OTHERS MEXICAN RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA MEXICANA) (999) 924-9813 or 928-5391 Emergencies and ambulance Calle 68 #533, Centro

HACIENDA XCANATÚN (CASA PIEDRA) Spa (999) 930-2140 hacienda@xcanatun.com www.xcanatun.org

RETIMEDIQ Retina Center and Specialized Ophthalmology (999) 254-4245 or (999) 925-6431 info@retimediq.com www.retimediq.com

MASSEUSE Lane Gallagher (999) 928-2027 044 (999) 231-2576 Colonia Centro

X RAYS IN YOUR HOME (999) 943-3036

MOVING GUARDABOX Self Storage for Rent (999) 950-4323 yucatan.periferico@guardabox.com

Periférico Norte #19712 Fracc. Montecarlo (between City Center & Altabrisa) www.guardabox.com

PERSONAL CARE BOHO SPA (999) 941-6029 Manicures/Pedicures, Facials, Massages, Waxing. Calle 33 #351 Colonia San Ramón Norte DEPILITÉ Skincare, Waxing (999) 944-1094 Calle 49 x 34, San Ramón Norte at Villas La Hacienda (near Glorieta del Pocito)

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

PHARMACIES FARMACIAS BAZAR Home delivery (999) 944-8351 or (999) 925-0246 24 Hour service FARMACIAS CANTO Home delivery (999) 948-1818 or (999) 924-1490 24 Hour service www.farmaciascanto.com

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

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

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

FARMACIAS DEL AHORRO Home delivery (999) 928-6688 24 hour service www.fahorro.com.mx

ZEN BALANCE Clinic & Spa (999) 944-9508 Calle 1H #261 x 36 y 38 Colonia Campestre www.zenbalance.com.mx

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

YOGA

FARMACIAS FAMA Home delivery (999) 944-8888

CHANDRIKA (999) 314-9188 or 044 (999) 958-0691 contacto@chandrikayogaparati.com

Calle 26A #313 x 43 y 45 Fraccionamiento Montelbán www.chandrikayogaparati.com

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

YOGA INSTRUCTION (999) 739-3033 Tilo/Eyleen Rogers Calle 68 #425 X 47 y 49, Centro magadorada@hotmail.com

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

YOGA SHIATSU Yoga studio and Shiatsu Private studio in La Ceiba, email for times to Donald Niedermayer and Paola Giovine hamaca7@gmail.com

FARMACIA HOMEOPÁTICA ESPINOSA (999) 926-9980 FARMACIAS HOMEOPÁTICAS HERNÁNDEZ (999) 928-5327 or 925-7444 or 926-9504 FARMACIAS YZA Home delivery (999) 926-6666 24 Hour service www.farmaciasyza.com

POSTAL SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

DHL 01-999-946-2900 Merida International Airport (999) 925-3579 Avenida Colón #501C, A108 x 60 y 62 Col. García Ginerés

BUENA VIDA REAL ESTATE www.buenavidarealtors.com

ESTAFETA (999) 984-0675 Calle 77 #580 x Av. Itzáes, Centro *National and International (999) 923-8869 Calle 57 x 64, Centro FEDEX 01-800-900-1100 Customer Service Avenida Internacional #809 x 108 Colonia Nueva Sámbula (near the airport) Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 6 PM MEXICAN POSTAL SERVICE Santiago: Avenida Reforma (Calle 72) at 37, Colonia Centro Centro: Calle 53 x Calle 52 y 54 PEGASO EXPRESS (999) 925-1660 Fiesta Americana TODO DE CARTÓN (999) 988-5754 Calle 60 North #337 x 4 Fraccionamiento del Norte UPS (999) 946-0965 Merida International Airport

CASA YUCATAN REAL ESTATE www.casayucatan.com LOTS OF MAYAN www.lotsofmayan.com MÉRIDA HOMES www.meridahomes.com MEXICO INTERNATIONAL www.mexintl.com REAL ESTATE YUCATÁN www.realestateyucatan.com RESIDENCIAL BASPUL (999) 242-9069 Km. 10 Carretera Mérida Chicxulub Puerto www.residencialbaspul.com TIERRA YUCATÁN (999) 923-7615 Calle 66 #417B x 47A y 49, Colonia Centro www.tierrayucatan.com TOTAL YUCATAN HOME www.totalyucatanhomes.com WHITE CITY PROPERTIES www.whitecityproperties.com YUCATAN BEST LIVING www.yucatanbestliving.com YUCATAN PROPERTIES www.yucatanproperties.com

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

RESTAURANTS

ANDREA YUCATÁN (999) 988-5935 or 044 (999) 163-3426 promanagement12@yahoo.com www.andreayucatan.com

AMARO Vegetarian, Land & Sea Open from 11am to 2am (999) 9928-2451 Calle 59 x 60 y 62, Centro www.restauranteamaro.com

YUCATAN EXPATRIATE SERVICES (YES) www.yucatanYES.com

CARN COMPANY PENÍNSULA The Pleasure of Meat (999) 357-9346 or 357-9348 carn.company@gmail.com

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

SHIPPING LÍNEA PENINSULAR (969) 935-5519 Colonia Centro, Progreso Calle 25 #151-A x 80 y 82 ZEEVAERT (998) 267-9464 Sandra Larrea, Cancún logistica@zeevaert.com

GIMNASIO POLIFUNCIONAL (FOR FREE) Calle 60 x 21 # 312, Colonia Alcalá Martín Hours: 8 AM – 8 PM GOLDS GYM (999) 948-2382 Calle 20 #36 x 1-D y 1-E, Colonia México Norte www.goldsgymerida.com.mx MEN AND WOMEN GYM (999) 944-2813 Calle 1-B #273, Plaza Carillón Fraccionamento Campestre

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

MÉRIDA XCANATÚN SPORT CENTER (999) 911-0000 Km. 12 Carretera Mérida-Progreso Monday-Thursday, 6 AM - 11 PM Friday, 6 AM - 10 PM Saturday, 8 AM - 6 PM Sunday, 9 AM - 4 PM www.meridasportcenter.net

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

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

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

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

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

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

SPORTS FACILITIES

ESTADIO GENERAL SALVADOR ALVARADO (FOR FREE) (999) 925-4856 Calle 16 x 11, Colonia Yucatán Hours: 6 AM - 11 PM EXERSITE (999) 167-9257 At Plaza Altabrisa Monday- Friday, 6 AM-midnight Weekends, 7 AM – 5 PM www.exersite.com.mx/merida

UNIDAD DEPORTIVA Y RECREATIVA KUKULCÁN (FOR FREE) (999) 940-0306 or 940-0676 Calle 6 x Circuito Colonias #315 Colonia Unidad Morelos Hours: 6 AM - 9 PM WWGYM Calle 30 #99 x 19 y 21, Colonia México YUCATÁN COUNTRY CLUB (999) 800-4000

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

TOURISM CALESA RIDES (HORSEDRAWN CARRIAGES) Pick them up on 61 x 60, Centro CATEDRAL SAN IDELFONSO Constructed over an ancient Maya temple in 1561 and host to the largest crucifix in the Américas. C. 60 x 61, Centro CATHERWOOD TRAVELS (999) 920-2632 www.catherwoodtravels.com

(999) 925-5999 info@laquintamm.com Paseo de Montejo #469 x 33 y 35, Colonia Centro www.laquintamm.com TEATRO ARMANDO MANZANERO Art Deco style architecture featuring three theaters Calle 62 #495 x 59 y 61, Centro TEATRO PEÓN CONTRERAS Home of the Orquesta Sinfónica de Yucatán, as well as theater, dance, opera, and choir presentations Calle 60 x 59 y 57, Centro

www.privatevillasandhaciendas.com

VACATION RENTALS

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

ROYAL BEACH II pame_lopez13@hotmail.com Km. 12 Progreso-Chicxulub

GOVERNOR’S PALACE Calle 61 x 60, Centro Decorated with the murals of Yucatecan painter Fernando Castro Pacheco. Free Admission. GRAN MUSEO DE LA CIVILIZACIÓN MAYA Calle 60 next to the Centro de Convenciones Siglo XXI LA PLAZA GRANDE (MAIN SQUARE) Ayuntamiento Building (Merida Tourism Office). 61 x 60, Centro PARQUE DE LAS AMÉRICAS Jose Martí Cultural Center A showcase of contemporary visual and literary artists. Av. Colón x 20, Col. García Ginerés PASEO DE MONTEJO Paseo de Montejo from Calle 47 to Monumento a la Bandera POSEIDÓN Dive Center (999) 944.7058 www.poseidon.mx QUINTA MONTES MOLINA House-Museum

VETERINARIANS

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES CHILDREN CONSTRUYENDO SONRISAS Nonprofit institution dedicated to providing support to children and adults with motor or mental disabilities. PATRONATO PENINSULAR PRO NIÑOS CON DEFICIENCIA MENTAL, A.C. (999) 982-3858 construyendosonrisas2010@gmail.com

Calle 19A s/n x 4A y 4, Colonia Paseos de Vergel CHILDREN Hacienda Chichen’s Mayan Community support along with Yucatan Adventures, they create and support programs to aid the Mayan children, families and communities near Chichén Itzá www.yucatanadventure.com.mx/ volunteering

PROYECTO ITZÁES Has a variety of programs but they all begin with literacy. wp.proyectoitzaesusa.org ENVIRONMENT MÉRIDA VERDE A 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: julieh.hoover@gmail.com

FOOD BANKS FOOD BANK OF MÉRIDA 01 (999) 913-8135 or 913-8130 A 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 direccion@bamac.com.mx

PET CHALET Canine Day Care, Grooming, Rehabilitation Therapies. 044 (999) 990-0786 contacto@petchalet.com.mx www.petchalet.com.mx PETS & COMPANY (999) 943-7787 www.petsandcompany.com PLANNED PETHOOD (999) 944-2310 www.plannedpethoodmexico.com.mx

VETERINARIA DR. CANTÚ Pet Grooming, Surgery, Medical Consultation (999) 289-5848 Calle 37 #330 x 26 Fracc. Montealbán www.vetcantu.com 24-HOUR VETS Tony or Nelson 044 (999) 156-9806 José or Sandra 044 (999) 900-9445

HIV-AIDS BRAZOS ABIERTOS Their goal is to decrease the spread of HIV and sexuallytransmitted diseases in Yucatán and to improve access to healthcare. www.hivyucatan.org

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

OASIS SAN JUAN DE DIOS Offers 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 Benavides osanjuanyuc@hotmail.com

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

FREE WIFI Central Park Francisco Cantón Rosado Park Sisal Park San Francisco Plaza Bella

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

MAYAPÁN TEQUILA DISTILLERY TOUR www.mayapan.mx

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

MUNICIPAL MARKET Open 8 AM - 5 PM

WOMEN IMPULSUR: 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 CLUB Community Service projects include providing higher education support and mentoring for several young ladies. www.iwcmerida.com OTHERS MERIDA ENGLISH LIBRARY (MEL) (999) 924-8401 C. 53 #524 x 66 y 68, Centro www.meridaenglishlibrary.com

VALLADOLID EMERGENCY NUMBERS BUS STATION (ADO) Calle 39 x 46 y 44, Centro (985) 856-3448 CITY POLICE Calle 62 x 41 y 39, Col. Bacalar (985) 856-1234

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

ACCOMMODATIONS CASA AXIS MUNDI www.casaaxismundi.com CASA HAMACA GUEST HOUSE www.casahamaca.com EL MESON DE MARQUÉS (985) 856-2073 Ext. 103 C. 39 #203 x 40 y 42, Centro www.mesondelmarques.com 10% OFF if you mention you saw their ad in this Guide.

ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS CASA DE LOS VENADOS Calle 40 #204 x 41, Centro Open 10 AM - 5 PM www.casadelosvenados.com CENOTE DZITNUP Km. 11 Southeast of Valladolid CENOTES SAMULÁ & X’KEKEN Km. 7 Southeast of Valladolid CENOTE ZACI In Valladolid near the Municipal Market

EX CONVENTO DE SAN BERNARDINO Calle 43 x 45 y 47, Colonia Sisal Open 8 AM - 1 PM and 4 PM - 8 PM, Daily

MUSEO SAN ROQUE Calle 41 x 38 y 40, Centro VALLADOLID ENGLISH LIBRARY At Casa Hamaca Guest House

LA SELVA Hacienda Restaurant (985) 856-2073 Ext. 884 Km. 3.5 Free road Valladolid Mérida, junction to Dzitnup Service from 12:00 to 5:00 PM 10% OFF on Regional Buffet if you mention you saw their and in this Guide. TABERNA DE LOS FRAILES Mexican, Seafood, Vegetarian Calle 49 #235, Colonia Sisal

SHOPPING COQUI COQUI Perfumery Calle 41A #207, Calzada de los Frailes, Colonia Centro. YALAT Unique folk art from throughout Mexico Calle 39 x 40, Colonia Centro

ARCHAEOLOGICAL ZONES

YUCATAN GULF

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

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

BALANKANCHÉ CAVES Underground caves used as Maya ceremonial sites. Monday-Sunday, 9 AM - 4 PM EK BALAM Partially uncovered pyramids, cenote and bike tours. Mon-Sun, 8 AM - 5:30 PM

RESTAURANTS CONATO RESTAURANT Mexican, Pasta Dishes, Chocolate Desserts Calle 40-N, #226 x 45 y 47, Colonia San Juan LA CANTINA RESTAURANT AND BAR Mexican, Vegan, Contemporary, Café. Calle 41 #202-B, Centro.

General Emergency From land phone 066 Green Angels Roadside Assistance 078 Police Department (969) 935-0026 Red Cross (Cruz Roja) (Free but they accept donations) (969) 935-1624 HOSPITALS / EMERGENCY ROOMS Centro de Salud (969) 935-0053 Centro Médico Americano (969) 935-0769 OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS 24-Hour Vets (English spoken)

Veterinaria Akita / Carmen Ordóñez (969) 935-2547 PROGRESO TAXI Taxi (969) 935-0198 UTILITIES CFE (Electricity) 071 SMAPAP (Water) (969) 935-0134 Telmex (Phone) 01-800-123-0000

ACCOMMODATIONS FLAMINGOS INN www.flamingosinn.com HOTEL YAKUNAH www.hotelyakunah.com.mx

ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS DISTRIBUIDORA NAUTA Boat repair www.dnauta.com EL CORCHITO Ecotours (969) 935 0104 LA RÍA Kayak & boat (999) 146-1407 MARINA PARAÍSO www.marinaparaiso.com MARINA SILCER Marina, pro and parts shop, windsurfing lessons, beach club Yucalpetén-Chelem Km. 1 (969) 934-0491 www.marinasilcer.com ROGER RENT-A-CAR (969) 935-3737

ARCHAEOLOGICAL ZONES DZIBILCHALTÚN Km. 16 North of Mérida

Exit off the Merida-Progreso carretera

HOW TO DIAL A PHONE IN MEXICO

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

FROM ANYWHERE TO SOMEWHERE ELSE

CHURCHES IGLESIA DE LA MEDALLA MILAGROSA Calle 20 x 19 y 21 Chelem IGLESIA DE LA PURÍSIMA CONCEPCIÓN Calle 8 x 9 y 11 Chuburná IGLESIA DE LA PURÍSIMA CONCEPCIÓN Y DE SAN JOSÉ Calle 78 x 31 y 33 Progreso IGLESIA DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LA ASUNCIÓN PODEROSA Calle 18 x 19 y 21 Chicxulub Puerto

REAL ESTATE PLAYA CHACÁ Progreso Luxury Apartments An affordable paradise in Yucatán. www.playachaca.com

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) 123-4567 If 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 phone Complete 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 line Complete dialed number: 001 (408) 123-4567 There is no difference in dialing protocol for dialing a landline or a cell phone number US or Canada to cell phone in Mexico Complete dialed number: 011 52 1 (999) 123-4567 US or Canada to land line in Mexico Complete dialed number: 011 52 (999)-123-4567 ---------------------------------------------------------------------In this Guide, any phone number with 044 at the front is a cell phone number.

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