The Black Mérida Experience®

Discover a place in Mexico where Black culture thrives, traditions are celebrated, and new beginnings are embraced. Whether temporary or permanent, a move to Mérida offers refuge from systemic oppression while keeping you closely connected to assets in the United States. As a “stepping stone destination,” Mérida provides a supportive space to heal, thrive, and prepare for a move to places much further away like Africa, the Caribbean, and beyond. Black expats discover a sense of freedom and belonging in one of the world’s safest cities.

Mérida offers sanctuary from familiar toxic environments. With its family-first culture, access to fresh non-GMO foods, affordable healthcare, safety, and a caring, respectful community, it is an ideal space for personal and collective growth. Whether you’re seeking peace, opportunity, or connection, Mérida provides the foundation to redefine your life today.

At The Black Mérida Experience, our mission is to create a liberated space for Black expats and allies to connect, thrive, and grow. We celebrate the intersection of Black culture and Yucatecan traditions while prioritizing the unique needs of Black individuals in search of empowerment, safety, and opportunity.

Whether you are escaping systemic oppression or seeking a place to reset and grow, Mérida offers the resources and stability to build a better future.