Mérida, Mexico | Beautiful City, Biggest Travel Mistake

Did our biggest travel mistake ruin our visit to Mérida? Just after arriving in Mérida, Mexico, we realized our passports were still sitting in a hotel safe... nearly 600 miles away in Mexico City. What followed was a race against time involving DHL, an incredibly helpful hotel staff, and more than a little luck. Fortunately, that mishap didn't stop us from discovering one of Mexico's most fascinating cities. In this episode we explore: 🏛 The beautiful Paseo de Montejo and its surprising history 🌮 Our first taste of authentic Yucatecan (Mayan) cuisine 🎨 Museums, architecture, and the unique culture of Mérida ☀️ What it's really like visiting one of Mexico's hottest cities ⭐ Our Travel Ease Scorecard for retirees and slow travelers Along the way we also learned why Mérida's historic center feels so different from many other colonial cities—and why understanding its history changed the way we experienced it. If you're planning a trip to the Yucatán Peninsula, we hope this video helps you decide if Mérida belongs on your itinerary. Subscribe for more adventures as we explore Latin America one story at a time.