What’s good, Mexit Planners? Mérida just wrapped up its very first Sabor de Yucatán  food festival, and let me tell you—it was a full-on feast for the senses. I spent over four hours tasting my way through 10 different restaurants , mostly along the buzzing Gastronomic District on Calle 47 , and ending near the Monumento a la Patria  on Paseo Montejo. From smoky tacos to raw octopus (yes, really), I sampled a little bit of everything—guided by the official festival passport , which offered...

What’s good, Mexit Planners? It’s 5:20 a.m. on a Friday  and I’m out here in Mérida , chasing sunrise and something I’ve been waiting on for months—the North Route of the IE-TRAM . If you’ve been following the transportation upgrades in Yucatán, then you know this line is a big deal. This new route runs from Parque La Plancha , right through Prolongación Paseo de Montejo , and all the way up to the Periférico —Mérida’s ring road. Think of it like Mérida’s version of a subway. Smooth, clean,...

Hey Mexit Planners, If you know anything about me, you know I love coffee. So when a new book landed on my doorstep (about—you guessed it—coffee), I figured it was the perfect excuse to head into Centro Mérida and explore a few coffee shops I hadn't visited in a while… and a couple that were totally new to me. This wasn’t just a café hop—it turned into a full-on Centro adventure  with buses, bookstores, burgers, and unexpected art galleries. Let’s dive in. 🚎 Getting There: Viva el Va y Ven I...