Colorful casona

from Yucatán Magazine / Issue 5 / Coastal Cool: The Beach Issue

by Yucatán Magazine

Early arrivals

An unbelievable oasis awaits in the heart of bustling Centro Histórico

By Lee Steele

Get away from it all just two blocks from Mérida’s main square.

But you need a real casona — a grand home in the city — to do it.

Casona 66 is close to everything in Centro Histórico, Mérida’s ground zero for everything grand and historic.

This casona was built in the 1700s, and property records show that in 1903, the house sold for $3,000 MX. In 1938, the house was purchased for a 13-year-old girl by her parents, most likely for her dowry. In more recent history, the property was brightened with festive colors and modern amenities, suitable for residents who like to entertain, or who dream of opening a guesthouse. If you choose, the latter, permits are already in place.

The centerpiece of this home is its beautiful courtyard with fountain, fish pond, and bar area. It sits alongside an elegant, spacious dining room. There is also a wonderful chef’s kitchen with a Smeg range, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, large walk-in pantry, custom cabinets, and quartz counter tops — all included.

All five bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, ceiling fans, air conditioning, and generous storage. The master bathroom has a tub and separate shower. Casona 66’s soaring staircase is under a glass roof and embellished with an amazing mural by a well-known Yucatecan artist. Continuing to the rear of the property, an L-shaped pool and terrace provides a hideaway in the center of the city. Two leased covered parking spaces are close by. 

Contact Shawn Ebrahimi at Mexico International: email shawnke01@gmail.com; WhatsApp / cellphone +1-530-306-0085.