Four Pillars of Connection
Puentes Yucatán — also known as Bridges Yucatán — gives you everything you need to thrive as part of the Yucatán community
Community
Forums and events to connect with neighbors, share experiences, and build friendships.
Business Directory
Member-reviewed, ad-free directory of trusted local businesses and service providers.
Volunteer Hub
Discover vetted nonprofits, log volunteer hours, and earn badges for your contributions.
Membership
Unlock full features with Puente membership — post reviews, join forums, and give back.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions
Puentes Yucatán is a community platform for expats, immigrants, and locals in Mérida, Progreso, and surrounding areas. We help you connect with neighbors, discover trusted businesses, volunteer with vetted nonprofits, and participate in community events — all without advertising or sponsored content.
"Puentes" is the Spanish word for "Bridges." We chose this name because our mission is to build bridges — between expats and locals, between newcomers and long-time residents, between people who want to help and the nonprofits that need them. Whether you search for Puentes Yucatán or Bridges Yucatán, you'll find us. We're bridging communities across language, culture, and borders in Mérida, Progreso, and beyond.
We offer three tiers: Free (browse directory, view events and nonprofits), Puente ($9.99/month — post reviews, join forums, RSVP to events, log volunteer hours, earn badges), and Founding Member ($99 one-time lifetime access with all Puente benefits plus an exclusive Founding Member badge).
Unlike platforms that rely on advertising and sponsored content, we are 100% membership-funded. This means our business directory recommendations are genuine, our forums are free from promoted posts, and our nonprofit listings are based on vetting — not who pays the most. Your membership directly supports the community.
Businesses can be submitted by any community member. Once submitted, our team reviews the listing for accuracy. Approved businesses appear in the directory and can be reviewed by Puente members. We do not accept payment for listings or placement — every listing is equal.
We believe recommendations should be based on genuine community experiences, not who pays the most. By staying ad-free, every business in our directory is treated equally. Reviews come from real community members, and search results are never influenced by payments.
The Volunteer Hub connects you with vetted nonprofits in the Yucatán region. As a Puente member, you can browse nonprofits, log volunteer hours, and track your contributions. Your hours earn points and unlock badges that showcase your community involvement.
We take privacy seriously. Your email and personal details are never shared with third parties. We use secure HTTPS connections, hashed passwords, and follow industry best practices for data protection. Read our full Privacy Policy for details.