Just Asking

Question posed on Facebook.com/yucatanmagazine: Are you planning to remain in Yucatán in the coming years, or go elsewhere? Why? Most said “yes” to the first half of the question. But for some, it’s complicated.

“We’re staying. We gotta be somewhere, it’s as good as anyplace else and better than most.”

“Yes, I am staying. After 22 years this is my home.”

“Staying in Yucatán but leaving Mérida.”

“I would move if I were younger, but life is still good here. So it is ok.”

“Our place is for sale because we want to travel more! We will return though, and rent!”

“We lived here for 12 years but left for five for family reasons. Moved back for good in August. Staying put!”

“Staying. It took me many years to be able to make this move and I love Mérida. There’s so much culture, the people are amazing, and so is the food. We vibe. I have no interest in moving back to the U.S.” “Intend on returning yearly as long as we can. It’s lovely and pleasant…”

“Guanajuato — better weather.”

“We are here permanently ... Yucatán is home now.”

“If Lula wins back the presidency in Brazil, I’ll move back to Salvador Bahia. It has a similar vibe to Mérida but at the sea. I have a little house there at the beach.”

“Why move anywhere else?”

“Retiring in four years and plan to stay here full-time!”

“Been here 24 years, don’t see any reason to move now.”

“Staying. It checks all my boxes except mosquitoes.”

“We’re considering our options as the state changes.”

“Going back to the USA to be closer to children and grandchildren as we age, but we love Mérida and our amazing friends there.”

“I’m staying for as long as they will have me.”

“Not sure if I have another move in me but the heat is working on me. Still looking…”

(Some answers edited for clarity or brevity)