{"id":11,"date":"2022-04-07T20:39:23","date_gmt":"2022-04-07T20:39:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/merida-real-estate.local\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2023-05-16T16:57:45","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T16:57:45","slug":"merida-real-estate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/merida-real-estate.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Merida?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"11\" class=\"elementor elementor-11\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1043515 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1043515\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-home parent hfe-creative-menu\"><a href=\"https:\/\/merida-real-estate.com\/\" class = \"hfe-menu-item\">Why Merida?<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-89\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page parent hfe-creative-menu\"><a href=\"https:\/\/merida-real-estate.com\/about-us\/\" class = \"hfe-menu-item\">About us<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-657\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page parent hfe-creative-menu\"><a href=\"https:\/\/merida-real-estate.com\/for-sale\/\" class = \"hfe-menu-item\">For Sale<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-80\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page parent hfe-creative-menu\"><a href=\"https:\/\/merida-real-estate.com\/services\/\" class = \"hfe-menu-item\">Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-236\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page parent hfe-creative-menu\"><a href=\"https:\/\/merida-real-estate.com\/gallery\/\" class = \"hfe-menu-item\">Gallery<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-90\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page parent hfe-creative-menu\"><a href=\"https:\/\/merida-real-estate.com\/contact\/\" class = \"hfe-menu-item\">Contact<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul> \n\t\t\t\t<\/nav>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7803910 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-full elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"7803910\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-aeefe55\" data-id=\"aeefe55\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-51f4973\" data-id=\"51f4973\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37e9151 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37e9151\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>\u2022 Cost of living in Merida is amazingly affordable<\/p><p>\u2022 Old world charm with 21st century conveniences<br \/>\u2022 Like being at home while on vacation<\/p><p>\u2022 International airport with nonstop flights from the US<\/p><p>\u2022 Merida Mexico is ranked safer than any city in the US<\/p><p>\u2022 Beautiful Beaches<\/p><p>\u2022 Beautiful malls, parks, hotels, and neighborhoods<\/p><p>\u2022 Modern healthcare facilities like hospitals for practically nothing<\/p><p>\u2022 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\/><\/strong><\/p><p>While M\u00e9rida definitely has hundreds of things to do and see, both in the city itself and in the surrounding area, it cannot be termed just a tourist town. Situated 40 minutes away from the closest beach, it is not the first place many tourists from colder northern climes first think of to visit when going to Mexico. While the lack of a beach might seem like a detriment to some, many see it as a boon, as M\u00e9rida does not get overrun with tourists. This is a real city with economic foundations and people who make their living off of something other than tourism, so there is a greater feeling of permanence and stability.<br \/><br \/><\/p><p><strong>Curious About The Gulf Of Mexico Beaches Near Merida?<br \/><br \/><\/strong><\/p><p>Merida Mexico beaches are on the Gulf of Mexico!\u00a0 known as the Costa Esmeralda (Emerald Coast), for its emerald colored water. While right next to the Mexican Caribbean beaches about a 3 hour drive by car although there are daily tour buses coming and going for a low fair (all in Quintana Roo state; next to Yucatan state) are considered the best Mexico beaches, Yucatan beaches have a charm all their own. If you\u2019re looking for quieter beaches. As Merida\u2019s just 30 miles inland, you have access to great beaches via car or bus, Progreso is the closest beach to Merida, then Celestun, home to thousands of Yucatan flamingos, and a local favorite Merida Mexico beach, San Cristano. There is 200 miles of beaches to discover in Yucatan, so have fun!<br \/><br \/><\/p><p><strong>Low Cost of Living<br \/><br \/><\/strong><\/p><p>Mexico has a much lower cost of living\u00a0than the United States, Canada, and Europe\u2014at least half the cost in many places, if not lower. Without rent, an individual can live on around\u00a0$500 a month\u00a0in M\u00e9rida. Rent might pop that up to $1000 or $1500, depending on your digs. However, without question, the cost of utilities, food, and entertainment is much more affordable in Mexico.<br \/><br \/><\/p><p><strong>You Can Have An Entire Staff For Next To Nothing<br \/><br \/><\/strong><\/p><p>Need a personal drive? Personal chef? Someone to do your laundry and run your errands? A gardener and person to clean your pool? In the states, you\u2019d have to be moving on up to the East side to enjoy such luxuries, but in Mexico, this is everyday living at what many consider an incredibly affordable price. Imagine having a personal chef prepare lunch and dinner for 7 days for a family of 4 for around $72\/week. I\u2019ve spent more than that for a dinner of one.<br \/><br \/><\/p><p><strong>Healthcare Is Super Affordable<br \/><br \/><\/strong><\/p><p>How is the healthcare system in Mexico? It\u2019s super affordable, that\u2019s how it is. I always recommend having\u00a0travel and medical insurance\u00a0while traveling (I use\u00a0SafetyWing\u00a0for $40\/month); however, even if you don\u2019t, the out of pocket costs are far more manageable than the U.S. For example, my friend severed a piece of her finger, had hand surgery to reattach it and only paid around $250USD\u2026for surgery! You can\u2019t even go to the emergency room without paying a co-pay of $250, let alone an entire surgery. That would\u00a0<em>easily\u00a0<\/em>cost thousands of dollars in the U.S. Most medications you can buy over the counter in Mexico and they are 30-60% cheaper than in the U.S. On top of that, on Monday\u2019s Farmacia Similares gives a 25% discount on all medications; so, your already cheap meds, just got even cheaper. Winning! Also, lots of pharmacies has a doctor\u2019s office attached to it, AND IT\u2019S FREE! No co-pay, no fees, no nothing. Tips are always welcomed, but not required. If you want affordable healthcare and an affordable cost of living, you may want to consider Mexico.<br \/><br \/><\/p><p><strong>Safety<br \/><br \/><\/strong><\/p><p>As poverty grows and drug trafficking blights regions, M\u00e9rida has remained remarkably free of these scourges, and in fact, is known as the\u00a0safest large city\u00a0in Mexico. 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