Our Apartment

The hotels we had booked on-line from home were hit and miss, but not so with our apartment.  We had researched this place thoroughly so we were quite confident in our choice.

From the outside it looks like all other homes in Merida - a door opening directly from the street. Many Canadians and Americans are buying the older complexes and recreating a beautiful home behind the walls.

The apartment is large, around 135 square metres, with two bedrooms and two baths.  The kitchen, dining room and living room is open concept with the balcony off the living room.  We are on the second floor so we get a great view of the small plunge pool below.

The apartment itself is L shaped so we get two views of the garden and pool area.

The maid comes once a week to clean and change the bedding.  She also does our laundry for 20P per load.  If we want the bedding or towels changed more often, she will do that also.  Drinking water is supplied.

The best part of this apartment is its location.  We can walk to the main square, along with many other squares located near there.  Many restaurants and entertainment are all within a fifteen minute walk.  The main local market for fruits and vegetables is within walking distance although it is a little farther out.

Fred and I are quite comfortable here, but Maggie not so much.  She hates the sound of wind on trees and is very agitated much of the time.  Her favourite sleeping spot is in the back closet...the farthest spot from the open windows.  The wind on the trees will continue to be a problem for her as this place has a large amount of foliage in the small garden.  Not much direct sun, but lots of branches to drive Mags crazy!