Please RSVP by September 1st, but we appreciate early confirmations!

• The welcome drinks on Friday and the wedding on Saturday are for adults only.
  • If you are traveling with kids and need to arrange for local childcare, please be in touch with our wedding planner. She works with a certified, multilingual childcare agency and will have further details on availability and pricing, or she can point you in the right direction.
• You’re welcome to bring your kids to the farewell lunch on Sunday. Please let us know when you RSVP so we have an accurate headcount ahead of time.
  • Important note: Swim at your own risk! There is a pool at Mau’s family home, and lunch will be served nearby it, so you will need to be mindful of your little ones, as there won’t be a lifeguard on duty or any fencing, pool cover, etc.

• Most businesses, restaurants, bars, etc. accept major credit cards, though some places only accept certain cards (e.g., Visa, Mastercard, AmEx). Lots of places accept Apple Pay.
• You might, however, want to withdraw or exchange some cash for small purchases (e.g. bottled water at a bodega).
  • You can withdraw Mexican pesos directly from an ATM with most debit cards (e.g. Visa, Mastercard) at banks throughout the city.
  • Or you can exchange your currency for pesos at the airport; walk into a bank during business hours; or visit a “casa de cambio” (currency exchange center) throughout the city. Google what’s nearby!

• Friday: Festive – dress as you would for a night out on the town!
• Saturday: Cocktail attire – somewhere between formal and semi-formal. Basically, dress to impress, but be ready to dance!
  • Note: The traditional wedding guest outfit for Yucatecan gentlemen is a formal, long-sleeved, white or cream guayabera and (non-black) trousers, slacks, or chinos. The grooms will be suited up for the ceremony but will be changing into guayaberas for the dance party. More info here.
  • Note: Keep in mind that you’ll be traversing grass, flagstones, and other uneven terrain at the hacienda, so you may want to rethink super pointy heels and other wobbly footwear.
  • Note: Keep an eye on the weather forecast, as it could get chillier as the night progresses. You may want to pack an extra layer if you run cold. In case of rain, there will be some umbrellas available, but you may want to pack a travel umbrella, if it’s looking like rain.
• Sunday: Casual as can be. There’s a swimming pool, so if you want to take a dip, bring a bathing suit! Towels will be available. (Please also see this note.)

• Mérida International Airport (MID) is only a 20-minute drive to/from El Centro (downtown Mérida).
• Many airlines fly to Mérida but there aren’t too many nonstop flights from the US. Currently the only direct flights leave from Miami (MIA), Houston (IAH), and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), via multiple carriers, including Delta, American Airlines, United Airlines, Viva Aerobus, and their international affiliates.
  • There are also direct flights from Orlando (MCO) on Fridays and Mondays on Viva Aerobus.
• There are no direct flights from Europe.
• From the New York area, there are several routes you can take. For example:
  • Delta (Aeroméxico) from JFK or Newark (EWR) with layover in Mexico City.
  • American Airlines from JFK, Newark, or LaGuardia (LGA) with layover in Miami or Dallas.
  • United Airlines from Newark or LaGuardia with layover in Houston.
• An alternative to flying into Mérida is to fly to Cancún (to which there are many direct flights from the US and abroad) and then take a four-hour bus ride, due west, to Mérida. The luxury bus line ADO Platino has one-way tickets available for under $30 USD. The website is in Spanish, but our wedding planner can help make arrangements if you need help.
  • There are a number of other private transportation services you can also look into. Here’s a good place to start: Merida Luxury Transportation.

• Montezuma’s Revenge is real! 🏃‍♂️‍➡️🚽
• It is safe to eat and drink at restaurants and bars in Mérida, but you’ll want to avoid street food (unless you’re accustomed) and that includes, e.g., fresh juices and any other street beverage.
• Water from the tap is not safe to drink in Mexico, and none of the locals drink it. Only drink bottled water, which you can find in bodegas all over the city and can order in restaurants and bars. It is safe to consume ice in restaurants and bars (as it’s made with filtered water).
• Tap water is perfectly safe to wash with (and brush your teeth, e.g.).

• Mérida is consistently named the safest city in Mexico and, indeed, all of Latin America. This study named it the second safest city in North America, following Quebec City in Canada! You can also check out this chart comparing crime rates in Mérida and NYC. Regardless, you’ll want to take the regular common-sense precautions you would touring any urban environment.
• Similarly, the state of Yucatán (of which Mérida is the capital) is the safest of the 32 states of Mexico. Go see the sights if you have time!

• If you want to wear a formal guayabera (i.e., long-sleeved, in white or cream) and dress pants—instead of a suit—keep reading for tips on where to find one.
• There are tons of shops in El Centro where you can buy a guayabera. Our recommendation would be Guayaberas Presuel, a local institution.
• If you want to order one ahead of time, you can try these online stores:
  • Cubavera
  • Ramón Puig Guayaberas
  • Camelia Mexican Boutique
• Again, no pressure! Feel free to wear your favorite suit, if you prefer.

• If you’re renting a car, you’ll want to check with your hotel about parking availability and prices. As for the wedding events, here are some tips:
• Friday: Street parking can be difficult to find in El Centro, and different streets have different rules for when/where you can park. There are municipal parking lots available, which will be more convenient. But we recommend walking or taking an Uber to the Rompehielos to save yourself the headache of finding parking.
• Saturday: There is plenty of parking available at the hacienda.
• Sunday: Parking will be available in La Ceiba, and someone will be around to direct you when you arrive at Mau’s family home.

• Pickup Time: 3:30PM
• Pickup Location: Hyatt Regency Mérida
• Return Departures: 10:30 PM / 11:30PM / 12:30AM / 1:30AM / 2:30AM / 3:30AM
• Dropoff Location: First stop at the Hyatt, second stop at Parque de Santa Ana (intersection of C. 60 & C. 47).
• Reminder: If you plan to arrange for private transportation (e.g., taxi, Uber, car service) please make sure you reserve it ahead of time, as there won’t be cars available last-minute near the hacienda.

• The time in Mérida in February is one hour earlier than Eastern Standard Time (EST) in the US. Their time zone is UTC-6 all year long, as Mexico doesn’t observe daylight savings. You can use this time zone converter for reference.

• Public Transportation: In three words, Ubers are inexpensive!
• Go for Uber: Uber is the primary car share service (Lyft, e.g., is not available) and we generally recommend using Uber vs. regular taxis, as it will be easier to communicate where you want to go. Download the app here, if you don’t already have it set up.
• At the Airport: Ubers are not allowed at the airport, though they are plentiful everywhere else. From the airport, you can take an official taxi, contact your hotel to see if they provide a shuttle transfer, or hire a shuttle service like Viator.
• Renting a car: Getting around Mérida and the wider region is fairly straightforward. If you plan to explore outside the city, we recommend you rent a car. It’s easy enough to do so at the airport, as most of the major rental companies are there. If you plan to stick to Mérida, the downtown area is very walkable, and you can call an Uber for anything else.
• Wedding Day: For information on the shuttle vans to/from the wedding venue, click here.
• Farewell Lunch: For directions to Mau’s family home on Sunday, click here.

• Click here for visa info from the Mexican government.
• You’ll want to check your local country’s requirements, as well.
• Remember to renew your passports!

• February is the coolest and driest month of the year in Yucatán. Average temperatures range from 30°C (85°F) during the day to 19°C (66°F) at night.
• Keep in mind that the wedding (Saturday) will be held completely outdoors, and temperatures at the hacienda will be a bit cooler than in the city.