We Didn’t Expect to Love Mérida, Mexico THIS Much!

We didn't know what to expect our first time in Mérida, Mexico, but here's what surprised us the most! From sweating through the Yucatán heat to navigating bustling markets, enrolling in Spanish school, and adjusting to life with our cat in a new country, this vlog covers what we wish we knew before arriving in Mérida that first week.

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📍 We’re here to learn, not live. This is a short chapter in our travels meant to respect and authentically experience the Yucatán. In this episode, we share:
Our first impressions of Mérida, Mexico
• What surprised us the most (good and bad)
• The local food, customs, and neighborhoods
• Our experience enrolling in an immersive Spanish school
• How we’re adjusting to life here — with our cat!

📌 Our school: La Calle Spanish School
lacalle-spanishschool.com/es/contacto-escuela-espanol/
480 55th Street
Mérida, Yucatán

📌 Our tour Guide, Claudia, from WithLocal
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🌮 Upcoming episodes will explore Uxmal, Chichén Itzá, Valladolid, cenotes, and more — all while continuing our Spanish immersion journey.

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• Travel tips for first-timers in Mérida
• Spanish immersion program info
• What it’s like to travel with a cat
• Weekly cultural events in Mérida
• Real costs & honest impressions

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Time of Visit: March 2025

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📌 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙨:
00:00 Why we left the US for Mexico
00:53 Traveling with our cat Otto
02:55 Yucatan weekday cultural events
5:18 – Private city tour with a local
07:04 – Our rookie travel mistakes (tap water + Mexican Friskies 😬)
11:50 – The magic of the local market
14:35 – Sunday night dancing in the plaza 💃
17:25 – Reflecting on week one in Mexico