An Expat Talks about Moving to Merida, Mexico

What is the name of the city or town that you are reporting on?

Merida

What advice would you give someone preparing to move to your area about the actual move, choosing a neighborhood and finding a home?

Inalambrica is a nice area, close to a lot of parks and easy access to centro and the main market, there is a huge sports facility nearby too (Complejo deportivo Inalámbrica). Would not assume that because it is not near a main road means that it is quiet, all neighborhoods have bus routes that run through them and some streets are heavily used for short cuts or in this case to get to the Deportiva. There is no zoning laws like the US so the house could be next to a restaurant or business. I would recommend at least renting for 6 months to get a real feel for the place.