Nice video. I live in playa del Carmen. I was going to live in Merida, but it was like 3 payments and the notary almost same price, that you don't get back that money. But I do visit Merida a few times a year. Yes, my friend rent a 2 bedroom house for 3000 pesos a month, close to the airport. So there's a budget for everyone
@AbroadwithBoldness you are welcome, I love it here, I live a little out of the night life area, because I like a little quiet where I love, I am 10 minutes from the beach, 3 minutes from plaza America. And I have some land in Yucatan, about an hour from Merida. I will be in Merida this weekend and progeso.
@AbroadwithBoldness I don't think you missing out. Playa is in the middle of cancun and tulum, a ferry ride to cozumel, 90 minutes to holbox, 3 hours to bacalar, 3 hours to Merida, you have two international airport in cancun and tulum about 45 minutes to an hour away. So travel is easy and much cheaper. So I like it for that, because I travel around Mexico and also go back to the states sometimes. I am going to start make better contents and focus mostly on Mexico. But the party life is here in playa 7 days a week on the 5th ave, and the beach is beautiful 😍.
Yesss! It sounds like yall have everything. Please post content.. I just followed you. I will keep on the look out of things to do and see for when I visit!
Nice little tour.. Seems like a home with all the basics.. Rent is $600 ? What about utilities? Do you feel services like house keeping and Nannies are reliable there ?
Thank you for asking these questions! Yes, all the basics. But you can get a nicer home for a decent price. In January or February, my plan is to move and look for a bigger house in the city. So I’ll post a video on that. I forgot to speak on utilities. I pay $150 a month for electricity. The bill comes every two month’s. My bill is on the high side. I received my neighbors bill once and it was $25 usd. I run my a/c all night in one room and periods throughout the day. But it can be lowered. My internet bill is $27 a month. Yes! My nanny is super reliable. There are two nanny agencies I recommend, Fairy Nanny and Bambo kids. They both have reliable staff that you can use for longterm or until you find your own. Same with housekeeper. There is a Facebook group you can post to find a housekeeper. Usually your landlord will already have one they can suggest. I’ll do a video on this in more detail.
Very informative video..thanks. I'll be moving to Merida in March and those extra deposits and contract fees are no bueno. I used to love staying in PDC and Tulum but Tulum got so expensive. And PDC is a bit too "lively" for me. The areas I like in Merida are Conkal /Cholul. I love quiet and natural landscapes. You mentioned you are moving from your current house. Why is that?
Oh then you’ll love it here! Conkal has such beautiful homes. I am a city girl. I miss the smell of food in the air. Food trucks on every corner. Walkable grocery stores and restaurants. In Cholul onwards you’ll Uber everywhere or need a car. And the traffic that backs up from Altabrisa to Cholul can have you sitting for a while.
@AbroadwithBoldness Yes..I understand. I'm selling my car here in the states and will get another one in Merida. Not much of a walker, in heat..😓 Good luck on your next move 🙂
Hi there. Great vid, thank you. How have your children transitioned? Do they attend school? Have they made friends. Have you connected with other black expat single moms or families? I love Merida, but am on the fence between it and Queretaro due to Merida's extreme heat....ugh.
Thank you!! My children have transitioned really well. The video I’ll post this weekend will include more on their transition, time with the nanny, and footage from their school here. They attend a bilingual private school here. They have made tons of friends. My son who hated school in the states actually looks forward to going! I have connected with other black families. There is a weekly black expat meetup at the park. We get together for major holidays. There is a monthly self care event, Jamaican brunch, and bar meet up! We are out here girl. I’ll post more footage of that as well! I am with you on being on the fence. Queretaro was another top choice for us. I plan on going to spend a week there and I’ll document my experience. The weather there and in Mexico City is what I want! But the black community isn’t as large. It’s such a tough choice!
Nice video. I live in playa del Carmen. I was going to live in Merida, but it was like 3 payments and the notary almost same price, that you don't get back that money. But I do visit Merida a few times a year. Yes, my friend rent a 2 bedroom house for 3000 pesos a month, close to the airport. So there's a budget for everyone
Thank you!! How do you like Playa Del Carmen? That was actually my first choice before choosing Merida. I’d loveee to be so close to the beach!
@AbroadwithBoldness you are welcome, I love it here, I live a little out of the night life area, because I like a little quiet where I love, I am 10 minutes from the beach, 3 minutes from plaza America. And I have some land in Yucatan, about an hour from Merida. I will be in Merida this weekend and progeso.
@@LivingandenjoyingLife Every time I hear about PDC, I feel like I am missing out. I will have to come and check it out!
@AbroadwithBoldness I don't think you missing out. Playa is in the middle of cancun and tulum, a ferry ride to cozumel, 90 minutes to holbox, 3 hours to bacalar, 3 hours to Merida, you have two international airport in cancun and tulum about 45 minutes to an hour away. So travel is easy and much cheaper. So I like it for that, because I travel around Mexico and also go back to the states sometimes. I am going to start make better contents and focus mostly on Mexico. But the party life is here in playa 7 days a week on the 5th ave, and the beach is beautiful 😍.
Yesss! It sounds like yall have everything. Please post content.. I just followed you. I will keep on the look out of things to do and see for when I visit!
Thank you for the information, it was extremely valuable!
You’re welcome. I am glad it was helpful!
Nice little tour.. Seems like a home with all the basics.. Rent is $600 ? What about utilities? Do you feel services like house keeping and Nannies are reliable there ?
Thank you for asking these questions! Yes, all the basics. But you can get a nicer home for a decent price. In January or February, my plan is to move and look for a bigger house in the city. So I’ll post a video on that.
I forgot to speak on utilities. I pay $150 a month for electricity. The bill comes every two month’s. My bill is on the high side. I received my neighbors bill once and it was $25 usd. I run my a/c all night in one room and periods throughout the day. But it can be lowered. My internet bill is $27 a month.
Yes! My nanny is super reliable. There are two nanny agencies I recommend, Fairy Nanny and Bambo kids. They both have reliable staff that you can use for longterm or until you find your own. Same with housekeeper. There is a Facebook group you can post to find a housekeeper. Usually your landlord will already have one they can suggest. I’ll do a video on this in more detail.
Very informative video..thanks. I'll be moving to Merida in March and those extra deposits and contract fees are no bueno. I used to love staying in PDC and Tulum but Tulum got so expensive. And PDC is a bit too "lively" for me. The areas I like in Merida are Conkal /Cholul. I love quiet and natural landscapes.
You mentioned you are moving from your current house. Why is that?
Oh then you’ll love it here! Conkal has such beautiful homes.
I am a city girl. I miss the smell of food in the air. Food trucks on every corner. Walkable grocery stores and restaurants. In Cholul onwards you’ll Uber everywhere or need a car. And the traffic that backs up from Altabrisa to Cholul can have you sitting for a while.
@AbroadwithBoldness Yes..I understand. I'm selling my car here in the states and will get another one in Merida. Not much of a walker, in heat..😓
Good luck on your next move 🙂
Hi there. Great vid, thank you. How have your children transitioned? Do they attend school? Have they made friends. Have you connected with other black expat single moms or families? I love Merida, but am on the fence between it and Queretaro due to Merida's extreme heat....ugh.
Thank you!! My children have transitioned really well. The video I’ll post this weekend will include more on their transition, time with the nanny, and footage from their school here. They attend a bilingual private school here. They have made tons of friends. My son who hated school in the states actually looks forward to going!
I have connected with other black families. There is a weekly black expat meetup at the park. We get together for major holidays. There is a monthly self care event, Jamaican brunch, and bar meet up! We are out here girl. I’ll post more footage of that as well!
I am with you on being on the fence. Queretaro was another top choice for us. I plan on going to spend a week there and I’ll document my experience. The weather there and in Mexico City is what I want! But the black community isn’t as large. It’s such a tough choice!
Hi, no Macy's here in Mérida.
Your Intro goes by too fast.