I just returned from a vacation to Merida, Mexico- my first time visit to this area of the Yucatan…read more I didn't know what to expect when I arrived at Ochenta y Dos Bed and Breakfast, admittedly, I did not research accommodations since my travel partner made all the arrangements. As soon as our Uber pulled up, I was impressed by the technology of the security system; but don't let this intimidate you, Merida is one of the safest places in Mexico to visit. As soon as we arrived, I received the warmest welcome from our host, Dave. If the welcome was any indication of things to come, I knew I was in for a great time. Once we settled in, we had a chance to meet our other host, Patrick, who was equally welcoming. We sat and talked with them and met the three dogs- Max, MoMo, and Milo. We got to know a little history of how the place came to be and was very impressed with how Dave & Pat made their dream of Ochenta y Dos come to fruition (and glad they did). When you walk into Ochenta y Dos, you are blown away by the architectural beauty. In the center of the complex is an oasis- a pool fed by a cenote and warmed to a perfect temperature and surrounded by beautiful tropical plants. Chaises and umbrellas are positioned around the pool- a perfect place to read a book. Speaking of which, Dave, who is also an author, has a few of his books for sale on site (I bought both and I can't wait to read)! The pool also is big enough to swim laps or relax on a pool float. Our room was perfectly decorated with all the amenities you could need including a mini refrigerator, coffee machine, sink, cups, silverware, hairdryer, etc. And then came the walk-in shower... oh my goodness! A very open, expansive area with a rain shower head, surrounded by tropical plants and open sky above (screened to prevent bugs)- it felt like you were taking a shower in the jungle. On the rooftop terrace, there are many seating options: chaises, sofa, fire pit, tables with chairs, bar, kitchen area- there is even a workout room! Breakfast was delicious- eggs with spinach, peppers and onions, hashbrowns, fresh fruit with Greek yogurt and honey, and homemade banana bread that was to die for! When it came time to venture into town, Dave, who is also a travel guide, recommended a wonderful restaurant, Trattoria Di Alfredo. Overall, I would highly recommend Ochenta y Dos to anyone traveling to Merida (or the surrounding area). I will definitely be back to visit and see my new friends, Dave and Pat.

Casa Ochenta y Dos is the best !!! We felt right at home…read moreimmediately. Pat & Dave made sure we had everything we needed. We stayed in a very comfortable room with a king size bed. The room has a large bathroom with a great shower. A few steps away from our room is the pool. It felt great to take a dip after a long day of sightseeing. This charming B&B has lots of areas to sit, relax and take in the experiences of the day. We highly recommend Casa Ochenta y Dos.

This is probably my favorite vegan place in Yucatán! The…read morewhole experience was beautiful from beginning to end. The restaurant was part of a lovely hotel and the interior design was gorgeous. We were greeted by two gentlemen's and they informed us that they didn't have enough tables but after a few mins they set us a table near the pool. Our serve was very attentive and he explained the menu to us because it was quiet difficult to understand. Once we received our veggie pizza and vegan burger.... omg it we couldn't stop eating lol. This place was amazing !

Wholesome vegan food in a beautiful courtyard setting. Not only is this *the* 100% vegan option in…read moreMerida, it also offers a nice internationally-inspired break from Yucatanean fare. The trade-off here is that the menu rotates and is limited to their theme of the night plus their standing menu of pastas; for us, this wasn't a concern, but picky eaters could check out their menu on Facebook or outside the courtyard. We went on Lebanese night and had a delicious babaghanoush, mushroom shawarma and mana'eesh. Note: Wear bugspray.