Category: Culture

A little bit more than an hour from Mérida, you will find a special place where you can slow down, relax, and connect with beautiful nature. I am talking about the paradisiac San Crisanto, a pretty beach town that has a lot to offer to its visitors. From picture-perfect beaches to jungly mangroves, I am … …

If you love wildlife and nature, this is definitely the perfect place for you. Celestún is a pretty little fishing village located approximately 100 kilometers southwest of Mérida. It is known not only for its relaxed vibe, beautiful white-sand beaches and delicious seafood restaurants but also for its abundant wildlife and its river (ría). But … …

Yucatán is a great travel destination with many attractions to offer. From the beautiful capital city of Mérida to white-sand beaches. From hidden cenotes to amazing archeological sites. Great cuisine, friendly people, vibrant atmosphere, culture and a lot of history. This place has everything you could ask for! Today we want to tell you about … …

So, you are heading to Mexico and you want to act and talk like a local? Mexico has the highest number of Spanish speakers in the world. As every country has its own, unique slang words, Mexico offers a huge variety of slang terminology, often confusing people with its strange words and literal translations. If … …

Here at Barrio Vivo we absolutely love sunsets. But let’s be honest, who doesn’t love staring at the colorful sky getting on fire and waiting for the sun to disappear under the horizon? Someone once said: “never waste any amount of time doing anything important when there is a sunset outside that you should be … …

Mérida: a very organized city The city of Mérida was founded in 1542 by the Spaniard Francisco de Montejo. When the Spaniards arrived, Mérida was a large Maya city known as T’ho. It was conquered by the Spaniards, who dismantled all the pyramids and used the huge stones as the foundation for the Cathedral of … …

When traveling to a new country, you don’t want to “just” visit but you want to immerse yourself in a new culture. You want to experience new things and live like a local. This is what traveling is about! Well, let me tell you something you will really like. If you are coming to the … …