Why Live in Yucatan, Mexico?
When people first think of Yucatan, their thoughts may turn to Cancun or a dimly remembered geography class from high school. But this Mexican state has far more to offer, especially for people seeking a real estate investment. Yucatan’s first economic boom Yucatan is famous for its Spanish colonial architecture, found in abundance in such cites as Izamal, Valladolid, and the state capital, Merida. Merida is also known as “The White City” because of the all-white mansions that line many of the major streets. These mansions were built after an economic boom that hit the Yucatan in the form of a single plant: henequen. Henequen was in high demand at the beginning of the 20th century. It was a strong, breathable material that was best used for sacks, ropes, and twine, and Yucatan had a lot of it. During that time, Yucatan became the world’s top henequen producer and exporter. The subsequent economic boom made some families very rich. The nouveau riche decided to hire a French architect an
