Mérida....Where We Stayed...Casa Pocito

We've stayed at the same amazing place on both of our visits to Mérida.  Why mess with perfection?!

Casa Pocito has everything.....perfect location, all the comforts of an incredible home, beautiful decor....a true oasis.  Enjoy the tour!


The street....Casa Pocito is the third facade....olive green...

The front foyer....bedroom on left and washroom on the right.....notice the original tall wooden doors...

One of the 2 bedrooms.....extremely comfy beds with cozy netting and amazingly high ceilings...

One of 2 living rooms....

The high ceilings with original woodwork...

Looking into the dining room...

Dining room...

Love the chandelier!

Natural light through a high skylight....

Entrance to kitchen....

 Kitchen....with hallway to second bathroom, second bedroom and patio with pool....

Opposite the kitchen is an open breezeway that connects the 2 living rooms....

Sitting area and soothing wall waterfall...

The second living room, looking back towards the breezeway and first living room...

Looking from living room to the patio and pool area....

The second bedroom with doors leading to the pool....

The pool....

Pool area at night....

 I really can't say enough great things about Casa Pocito.  It truly is an oasis.  After walking many miles each day it was so relaxing to come 'home' to this beautiful spot.  Every detail has been covered.  The house is perfect for 2 couples...with separate areas for each couple. The historical features of the house are gorgeous and the artwork and special touches make it the perfect place to stay.  I could happily live here forever!  The caretaker was very helpful, even arranging our taxi pick-up back to the bus station.  The owner is wonderful and very quick to respond.  Highly recommend!

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Casa Pocito, Mérida, Mexico

Mérida....Market Time!

A visit to Mérida would not be complete without visiting a local market.  It took us a few wrong turns to find this market which was several blocks south of the main square.  There was some road construction on the way...

Entrance to the market area....

I wonder if those are BC apples!

The ever present and tempting pork stand...I don't think the heat lamps are going to get a passing grade from health inspector hubby!

Anything you need.....this place probably has it!

Spices and seasonings galore!

The meat stands.....I held my breath while taking this photo.  The aroma was a little overwhelming in the 30C+ heat.....

Some other areas of the market....not quite as neat and organized....not very waterproof either!

Probably lots of yummy scraps for this kitty!

A Mexican slot machine?  I put money in and tried a few times....I don't think I won anything but it was hard to know!

 And then, the fish market.....

These sweet ladies really want us to try some of their yummy ceviche.....hmmm, maybe next time!

Breakfast of champions!

Time to head outside for fresh air......the market continues.....

I love the flower shops in Mexico...such colourful blooms!

This fellow put on quite the performance for us....tacos al pastor....all his co-workers were laughing!

The BEST coke!  

Another market building that had clothing, hammocks, tablecloths......

The surrounding neighbourhood.....

Heading back towards the main square....

 We really enjoyed our visit to the market.  We were the only tourists but we felt very welcome and everyone was so friendly.  While there is quite a difference between our 'markets' at home and this market, it was interesting to see the 'real' place where locals shop.  Add it to your list of things to see and do in Mérida!