When you think about quality of life, the most important matter is safety. Yucatan is ranked among the safest states of the American continent.

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One of the main reasons to consider moving to Yucatan is proximity. From Montreal or Toronto, it’s a three-hour flight. From Vancouver it’s a six-hour flight. And from Florida is less than a two-hour flight.

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In Mérida you will never be bored; there is always something new to do or see. The city has many attractions, starting with its historic center that houses the best Yucatecan restaurants. A little further north are the best shopping malls such as Galerías, Harbor and la Isla, where you will find restaurants, cinemas and the best department stores such as Liverpool, Sears, and others.

If you want to spend a different weekend and get away from the city, we recommend heading into the interior of the state. You probably already know that Yucatán is home to 1 of the 7 wonders of the modern world: Chichen Itzá. Is only a few hours from the city!, as well as countless Cenotes with different attractions such as zip lines.

And finally we cannot forget the beautiful Yucatecan beaches, which are just a few minutes from the city and could be your best getaway for a weekend or to lunch on a weekend, since you can find the most delicious seafood restaurants with stunning views.

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Mérida is known as the two-seasons city: spring and summer. For summer, you will find that the city's infrastructure is fully equipped for a confortable way of living.

Remember that Mérida is like living at the beach, due to its proximity to the coastline. You can purchase a house or an apartment equipped with a pool to enjoy the city's climate to the fullest.

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Urban transportation in Yucatan is in constant improvement and modernization. There are also other alternatives that are quite affordable like taxis, Uber, Didi, InDrive, Cabify, etc. The average cost of these rides from the airport to the furthest side of the city should not exceed 20 Canadian Dollars (15 USD).

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The Yucatan Peninsula is located between the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, this has become one of the most popular destinations for snowbirds escaping the harsh winters in Canada and the US. There are many expats looking for a home permanently under the sun.

We want to help you discover why the region is so famous with expats and what it is really like to live in Yucatán. The peninsula includes the Mexican states of Campeche, Quintana Roo and Yucatán and, in the south there are two countries Belize and Guatemala, across the sea close to Cuba and Florida.