What's New?
November - December, 2007

ENGLISH CHURCH SERVICE
English Church services start December 2 in Progreso and will continue through the
winter months. Service is at 8:30 am and all denominations are welcome. The church, Presbyterian Iglesia Jesus, is located on the corner of Calle 35 and Calle 80. Traveling from Merida to Progreso cross over the Telchac highway (passing Aurora Bodega supermarket on the right). Take a left onto Calle 35, cross over Calle 80 and the church is on the left side on the corner of Calle 35 and 82. For further
information call or email bilingual Pastor David Correa (969) 935-1678
iglesiajesus@prodigy.net.mx

MAIL BOXES ETC®
A UPS® company, has established in Merida in Plaza Bonita (C60 x Av Colon), to offer their experience in the packing/shipping and office services, as market leaders with 5900 selling points worldwide. For all your purchases by internet they offer their unique PO BOX systems which becomes your real street address in the USA for bringing to Merida  your documents and goods at the lowest cost. email: ealvarez@mx.mbelatam.com

MERCIER CIGARS
Merida's only cigar store/lounge offers the finest in new and vintage authentic
Cuban cigars. Enjoy free wings during Monday Night Football. Have a great
expresso, cocktail or lunch in our luxurious lounge while watching US sports on
the big screen. Open Mon- Sat., 12am -12pm Prolongacion Montejo between 15 & 17 (between La Parilla and Mexicana) 944-3647

GONE SOUTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES
GoneSouth is a full service company offering property management and
property rentals servicing the City of Merida and the Gulf Coast. They're
bringing a fresh approach to the industry; a company that guarantees accountability and great service with a personal touch. Learn more about them. Visit www.gonesouth.net

TASTE NEW YORK
For a taste of New York without the airfare to the Big Apple, visit TGI Friday’s and check out the Chicken Parmesean, China Town Imperial Ribs, 5th Avenue Coffee Mousse, Broadway Lemon Chicken and the Little Italy Sizzling Shrimp Marianara. You will be glad you did! The is where the locals hang -a sign it is good!

GALERIA MERIDA
Just in time for the holidays Galeria Merida's next exhibition is scheduled for December 8, in its new location calle 59
#452A x 54 y 52 in Mejorada. The exhibition features 26 prominate painters exhibiting paintings in small format and reasonably priced. The current exhibition evolution colectiva will continue through November. The Open Gallery continues its Saturday night program of experimental
art and jazz on the patio. Music begins at 9:00PM. Galeria Merida is offering courses in english and Spanish by master
teachers in Photoshop, sculpture; stone and wood, beginning digital photography and elements of drawing.
Call the gallery for more information: 924 0117.

LA LUZ GALERIA DE ARTE
In Dec ‘06 La Luz Galería opened its doors with the successful show Habana-Mérida Flight with Cuban artists: Agustín Bejarano, Rigoberto Mena, Carlos Quintana and Roberto Diago. In May ‘07 the Yucatecan ar-tist Alonso Maza took us on an intemporal trip with Ufo Art. Now, one year later, La Luz Galería will show Ana Toledo (´57), a Cuban scenery artist showing mostly in black & white. Resurrección is the title of the pain-ting that gives its name to this show opening Dec. 14th. Mon-Fri. 10AM-2PM and 4PM– 7PM, and Sat. 9AM – 2PM Calle 60 No. 415A between 45&47, Merida. Tel. 924.5952,
www.laluzgaleria.com, infoaluzgaleria.com

HORSEBACK RIDING TOUR
Come and explore the amazing jungle that surrounds us and discover some of
the original Mayan water sources in the depth of the Mayan Jungle at “La
Rejoyada de Thompson”. 50% discount for you and a companion when booking a
one night bungalow accommodation at The Hotel Mayaland. www.mayaland.com

EARLY BOOKING BONUS
Enjoy an unforgettable experience at any Mayaland Resort. Book before
November 30th and receive 25% Discount on any reservation made between
December 24, 2007 and April 30, 2008. Minimum 3 night stay. www.mayaland.com

B&B NEWS
Casa Esperanza continues to offer their fresh, exotic breakfasts that include:
Spanish Fritta, the "Big" Breakfast Burrito, Waffles topped with Forest Berry
Coulee, Petite Empanadas stuffed with artichokes, sundried tomatoes & Provalone
cheese, Chicken Chilequiles & Morning Glory Muffins ! www.casaesperanza.com

FLAMINGO LAKES
Yucatan Maya Coast Real Estate is now open in Progreso. Founded by Capt. Clifford McCaa, he has lived in Progreso and worked as captain of the sport fishing yacht Sea Queen for the last 14 years. They specialize in beachfront homes and lots as well as large tracts of land all over the peninsula for investors. We help make your dreams a reality. Calle 21 #34 X 44 Progreso. Tel. 969-935-7239 cel. 999-949-1342 www.flamingocoast.com.mx Sales and entertainment director: Ramona Robinson cel. 999-245-7986

HOSPITAL STAR MEDICA
On October 29th and 30th The Star Médica Hospital was certified before the General Health Organization which assures all users that they are receiving the best and safest care in the area. And they have some attractive Ob/Gyn packages in hospital services for deliveries: $3,150 pesos (about 300 US) for the hospital services and $4,725 pesos for C-sections. Use your American Express and pay in 6 months interest free. For more info call 930 2880.

ORGANIC DARK CHOCOLATE
Café Organico is offering artisan dark cho-colate and organic honey that are cultivated ecologically and elaborated by indigenous men and women from Chiapas. Calle 33D local 1 by Ave. Reforma between Aves. Cupules and Colón. Mon-Fri. 9 AM - 7.30 PM and Sat. 9 AM – 2 PM. Tel. 925 2831.

NEW CHRISTMAS CRAFTS
Hotel MedioMundo’s gift shop has received their shipment of Christmas decorations, crafts and goodies from Michoacan in time for your holiday shopping. Plus, they have vibrant bedspreads, pillow covers, and bags from Guatemala. Open daily 9 AM to 9 PM. Calle 55 #533 between 64 and 66 Centro. www.hotelmediomundo.com

B&B NEWS
Casa Esperanza continues to offer their fresh, exotic breakfasts that include: Spanish Fritta, the “Big” Breakfast Burrito, Waffles topped with Forest Berry Coulee, Petite Empanadas stuffed with artichokes, sundried tomatoes & Provalone cheese, Chicken Chilequiles & Morning Glory Muffins! Calle 54 No. 476 x 55 and 57.
www.casaesperanza.com

YUCATAN MAYA COSTA REAL ESTATE
Is now open in Progreso. This company has
been founded by Capt. Clifford McCaa who has lived in Progreso and worked as
captain of the sportfishing yacht Sea Queen for the last 14 years. We specialize in Beachfront homes and lots, as well as large tracts of land all over the peninsula for investors. "We help make your dreams a reality." We are located at Calle 21 #34 X 44 Tel. 969-935-7239 cel. 999-949-1342
www.flamingocoast.com.mx Sales and entertainment director: Ramona Robinson
cel. 999-245-7986

ENGLISH BOOK STORE
Libreria Amate Books, the only bookstore in Merida where you find hundreds of books in Englsih on archaeology & anthropolo-gy, Maya culture, Yucatecan and Mexican architecture, art, history, photography, novels, books on gardening, cooking, birdwatching and English-Spanish dictiona-ries, plus Time, Harper’s, Atlantic Monthly, New Yorker, Economist, Spiegel, Paris Match and more. Calle 60, No. 453 “A”, right on the corner of Calle 51 in the yellow buil-ding. Downtown Mérida. (9242222) huunnah@amatebooks.com

THANKSGIVING DINNERS
American Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 22 this year. As we go to print, the only hotel that is confirming that they are going to do Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings is the Hyatt -from 7 PM on. The Fiesta Americana and Hacienda X-Canatun usually do Thanksgiving, so give them a call. Gobble Gobble Gobble! Gringo’s in Chelem is putting on the whole shebang.

BOOKS IN ENGLISH FE DE ERRATS
In the Oct 15 - Nov 14 edition of Yucatan Today, and in the online version, in the article The Spanish Yucatec El Español Yucateco by Yurina Fernandez, we incorrectly edited her article saying that Gonzalo Gue-rrero married La Malinche. This is not true. He married and had children, producing the first mestizos, but not with La Malinche.

NEW HOLBOX HOTEL
Casa Maya Holbox is the new hotel in Holbox. Owned by Sr. Pepe Lima, a pioneer on Isla Mujeres where he had the wonderul Casa Maya Isla Mujeres, he has brought the concept to Holbox. Check out his site to get a feel for what he has done. This is a very in-touch with nature, laid back place that is guest friendly.
www.holboxisland.com/hotels/casa-maya/html

HOUSE & GARDEN TOURS
The House & Garden Tours offered by Merida English Library on Wednesdays meet at MEL at 9:45 AM and visit three interesting houses, ending the tour at the new Casa Catherwood in Santiago Park. This is a walking tour. $200 pesos per person.

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Our website is listed in Lonely Planet. This is quite an honor for us as they are a very respected guide that doesn't mention just anybody!

CHRISTMAS PARTIES
When planning your Christmas parties, consider the delicious breakfast buffet at KayNicte in Hotel Los Aluxes. For afternoon or evening events, check out the packages they have in their salons. Estimates and reserve at tel: 9242199 Exts. 271 and 278.

HECHO A MANO
Hecho a Mano, the handcraft store in Izamal, is owned by American Jeanne Hunt, known to many as JP. Always there, she is a wealth of info on the area as well as the handcrafts and folk-art of the area. A handcraft becomes folk art when it is unique.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
K’ab, your helping hand in Yucatan, offers complete property management services in the Telchac Puerto/San Bruno area.
www.kab-yucatan.com/management.html K’ab means hand in Mayan. They live in Telchac Puerto so they are right there to meet your needs.

BIRD WATCHERS FESTIVAL
The 6th Annual International Bird Festival is Nov. 29 – Dec. 2nd. Besides challenging the best of the local and international birders it also feature events for beginning birders. See the birds related to the Mayan culture near Merida and Izamal. Workshops, conferences, photo exhibitions, field work and the fun bird-a-thon Xoc Ch’ ich’ where groups do bird counts during a 24-hour period.
www.yucatanbirds.org

SPECAILIZED EXCURSIONS
Yucatan Connection offers you the opportunity to visit Mayan archaeological sites that are known to few. Enjoy a relaxed day tour without the crowds! www.yucatan-connection.com Tel 922-0565 and cel 9991 63 82 24. Take $5 off any of our tours. Valid Oct & Nov '07.

PLAYA DEL CARMEN NEW YEAR’S EVE DEAL
The Holiday Inn in Playa del Carmen has a great New Year’s Eve package for $259 dollars which includes a room for 2, formal dinner, open bar 2 hours, transportation to 5th Ave., brunch, late check-out Jan. 1st, use of the pool and beachclub. (Plus 12% taxes.) Make reservations now... PDC is a popular New Year’s Eve destination.

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