Known by many names and for various roles, Plaza Grande is ever-changing
After its radical renovation over the last few months and ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, all eyes are on the Plaza Grande in Mérida. This historic square has been a Maya shrine, a site for pledging allegiance to Spanish…
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Target entering Mexico? Officials deny the rumor
Target, the famous American department store chain, put an end to rumors online that they are opening stores Mexico. The Target corporation has arrived…
Mexico’s Sheinbaum appoints athlete-turned-politician Rommel Pacheco for leadership role
One of Yucatán’s more personable public figures, Rommel Pacheco, has caught the eye of Mexico’s president-elect. Claudia Sheinbaum has picked the 38-year-old former Olympic…
Video: Enjoy preparing your own Chiles en Nogada with your friends
Chiles en Nogada are not difficult to make, but they are time-consuming. Only poblano peppers have the right flavor. The first step is to char…
New trails and better views of Xlapak’s amazing architecture
Xlapak has long been considered the “lesser” of all the Maya Puuc sites open to the public. Much of this has to do with…
Target entering Mexico? Officials deny the rumor
Target, the famous American department store chain, put an end to rumors online that they are opening stores Mexico. The Target corporation has arrived…
Mexico’s Sheinbaum appoints athlete-turned-politician Rommel Pacheco for leadership role
One of Yucatán’s more personable public figures, Rommel Pacheco, has caught the eye of Mexico’s president-elect. Claudia Sheinbaum has picked the 38-year-old former Olympic…
Video: Enjoy preparing your own Chiles en Nogada with your friends
Chiles en Nogada are not difficult to make, but they are time-consuming. Only poblano peppers have the right flavor. The first step is to char…
New trails and better views of Xlapak’s amazing architecture
Xlapak has long been considered the “lesser” of all the Maya Puuc sites open to the public. Much of this has to do with…
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Video: Enjoy preparing your own Chiles en Nogada with your friends
Chiles en Nogada are not difficult to make, but they are time-consuming. Only poblano peppers have the right flavor. The first step is to char them over an open flame, turning them constantly so they don’t burn through. Place them between layers…
Lifestyle
The importance of cancer prevention and what is holding Yucatán back
Cancer remains a leading cause of death worldwide, with cervical cancer being one of the…
‘Blink Twice,’ a must-see for Yucatán filmgoers, earns raves as debut nears
The psychological thriller “Blink Twice,” Zoë Kravitz’s directorial debut, has intrigued critics. “A seriously effective,…
Living outside the US is no excuse not to vote: Here are resources
For U.S. citizens living in Mexico, there can be a sense of helplessness when observing…
With school holidays ending soon, it takes more than gray skies to discourage beachgoers
Saturday was mostly rainy and miserable, but Yucatán’s port city of Progreso saw many visitors…
Lifestyle
The importance of cancer prevention and what is holding Yucatán back
Cancer remains a leading cause of death worldwide, with cervical cancer being one of the…
‘Blink Twice,’ a must-see for Yucatán filmgoers, earns raves as debut nears
The psychological thriller “Blink Twice,” Zoë Kravitz’s directorial debut, has intrigued critics. “A seriously effective,…
Living outside the US is no excuse not to vote: Here are resources
For U.S. citizens living in Mexico, there can be a sense of helplessness when observing…
With school holidays ending soon, it takes more than gray skies to discourage beachgoers
Saturday was mostly rainy and miserable, but Yucatán’s port city of Progreso saw many visitors…
San Simón — Beyond Uxmal and Into the Wild
Ten miles south of Uxmal’s majestic ancient Puuc capital is San Simón, a tiny community where people live off the land, much like their Maya ancestors. In San Simón, cell phone service and amenities are limited to a small shop…
Culture
Why Durango may just be Mexico’s most underrated city
Even for most Mexicans and the most intrepid explorers, swaths of the country fly under…
The genius of Café Tacvba’s beautifully chaotic Re
After a first listen, I imagine many people would describe Re as bordering on the…
What to look for and where to pick up the perfect hammock
Even the thought of hammocks is enough to get one in a relaxed mood. Hammocks…
Maya Balloon festival lights skies over Tahmek
The sky over Tahmek was alight with color as the Globo Maya Festival began, marking…
Culture
Why Durango may just be Mexico’s most underrated city
Even for most Mexicans and the most intrepid explorers, swaths of the country fly under…
The genius of Café Tacvba’s beautifully chaotic Re
After a first listen, I imagine many people would describe Re as bordering on the…
What to look for and where to pick up the perfect hammock
Even the thought of hammocks is enough to get one in a relaxed mood. Hammocks…
Maya Balloon festival lights skies over Tahmek
The sky over Tahmek was alight with color as the Globo Maya Festival began, marking…
Monte Alban, lofty stronghold of the mighty Zapotec
Monte Alban was easily among the largest and most influential city-states during early Mesoamerican history. Established by the Zapotec civilization in the 5th century BCE, Monte Alban flourished for 1,500 years. Its eventual collapse coincides roughly with the fall of…
Archaeology
The most beautiful Maya architectural masks to stand the test of time
From the pyramids at Calakmul to the palace complexes in Uxmal or the ballcourt at…
Tahcabó: An ancient land where time stands still, parrots roam and honey flows
If you asked most people in Yucatán if they have ever heard of Tahcabó, you…
Massive Stone Hieroglyph Panel Sheds New Light on the History of Cobá
The discovery of an extensive stone panel including 123 Maya hieroglyphs sheds light on previously…
Yaxhá, the Abandoned Maya Capital on the Green Lake
Atop a ridge overlooking a bountiful lake, Yaxhá grew rapidly to become one of the…
Archaeology
The most beautiful Maya architectural masks to stand the test of time
From the pyramids at Calakmul to the palace complexes in Uxmal or the ballcourt at…
Tahcabó: An ancient land where time stands still, parrots roam and honey flows
If you asked most people in Yucatán if they have ever heard of Tahcabó, you…
Massive Stone Hieroglyph Panel Sheds New Light on the History of Cobá
The discovery of an extensive stone panel including 123 Maya hieroglyphs sheds light on previously…
Yaxhá, the Abandoned Maya Capital on the Green Lake
Atop a ridge overlooking a bountiful lake, Yaxhá grew rapidly to become one of the…
New housing and tourism development in Uayma worries locals
Uayma is an unassuming town of under 3,000 people best known for its ornate 17th-century church — but big changes are in the works. AR Desarolladora Peninsular has announced its plans to invest tens of millions of dollars in the…
Nature
The amazing birds of Yucatán
The Yucatan peninsula is home to some of Mexico’s most beautiful and exuberants birds, 565…
More than 200 baby hawksbill sea turtles released in Sisal
More than 200 baby hawksbill sea turtles were released Saturday afternoon from the port of…
Tensions flare between legit fishermen and poachers
In response to illegal octopus fishing, local fishermen are organizing to address the issue, even…
Beach Cleanup Success: Eco-Bahía Leads Community Effort
On Thursday, 120 volunteers at Playa Aventuras’ beach cleaned over a mile of coastline, collecting…
Nature
The amazing birds of Yucatán
The Yucatan peninsula is home to some of Mexico’s most beautiful and exuberants birds, 565…
More than 200 baby hawksbill sea turtles released in Sisal
More than 200 baby hawksbill sea turtles were released Saturday afternoon from the port of…
Tensions flare between legit fishermen and poachers
In response to illegal octopus fishing, local fishermen are organizing to address the issue, even…
Beach Cleanup Success: Eco-Bahía Leads Community Effort
On Thursday, 120 volunteers at Playa Aventuras’ beach cleaned over a mile of coastline, collecting…
Mérida Author Explores Small-Town Life and Alien Encounters
Mérida Innkeeper Dave O. Dodge is embarking on a New England book tour to celebrate his two biographical novels set in that region. Dodge, originally from New Hampshire, has lived in Mérida for the past decade. He and his husband…
People
Ariz. Student Receives Journalism Award for Shedding Light on HIV in Yucatán
Jair Avalos López, a student at Arizona State University, received the National Health Journalism Award,…
Consul General Dorothy Ngutter Bids a Warm Farewell to Yucatán
The time has come for Consul General Dorothy Ngutter to move on to her next…
Carol Kolozs Fischer, the Visionary Behind a Luxury Landmark
Carol Kolozs Fischer, whose second act in life was to cement Mérida’s reputation for luxury,…
Lorraine Toohey Followed an Artist’s Path to a Vibrant Community
As a young artist, Lorraine Toohey embarked on an unconventional journey that eventually led her…
People
Ariz. Student Receives Journalism Award for Shedding Light on HIV in Yucatán
Jair Avalos López, a student at Arizona State University, received the National Health Journalism Award,…
Consul General Dorothy Ngutter Bids a Warm Farewell to Yucatán
The time has come for Consul General Dorothy Ngutter to move on to her next…
Carol Kolozs Fischer, the Visionary Behind a Luxury Landmark
Carol Kolozs Fischer, whose second act in life was to cement Mérida’s reputation for luxury,…
Lorraine Toohey Followed an Artist’s Path to a Vibrant Community
As a young artist, Lorraine Toohey embarked on an unconventional journey that eventually led her…
Should I Restore or Build New? The Age-Old Question
The easy bargains are gone. For property hunters with dollars that weakened while the Mexican currency became the “super peso.” Plus, demand is up for Mérida properties that 10 or 15 years ago might have been had for a song…
REAL ESTATE
Casa Ocea: A View With a Few Rooms
This Chuburná beach home is a testament to the power of collaboration, a love for…
See Inside ‘Casa China,’ Which is on the Market for 40M Pesos
An iconic Chinese-themed house in Col. México is on the market. Its real estate listing…
Mérida House Hunters: ‘Am I Being Priced Out of Centro?’
The easy bargains are gone. For US property hunters, the dollar weakened while the Mexican…
What is chukum, and why has it become so popular in Mexico?
Chukum is an ancient stucco technique that fits in with modern design trends while highlighting…
REAL ESTATE
Casa Ocea: A View With a Few Rooms
This Chuburná beach home is a testament to the power of collaboration, a love for…
See Inside ‘Casa China,’ Which is on the Market for 40M Pesos
An iconic Chinese-themed house in Col. México is on the market. Its real estate listing…
Mérida House Hunters: ‘Am I Being Priced Out of Centro?’
The easy bargains are gone. For US property hunters, the dollar weakened while the Mexican…
What is chukum, and why has it become so popular in Mexico?
Chukum is an ancient stucco technique that fits in with modern design trends while highlighting…
5-Star Tulum resorts for that BoHo Chic experience
If your idea of a perfect getaway involves staying in luxurious accommodations, enjoying world-class dining, and receiving exceptional service at a stunning beachside location, you’ll want to explore these top 5-star resorts in Tulum for inspiration. Mezzanine Hotel Tulum Perched…
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Get Out and About With Our Yucatán Travel Guide for Newbies
For newbies, knowing where to start exploring can be a challenge. Get inspired with this…
Check Out These Golf Resorts in the Riviera Maya
Enjoy an outstanding Yucatán Peninsula golf experience at Riviera Maya’s world-class Mayakoba resort destinations
Enjoy a Gulf Break at the Best Yucatán Beach Resorts
Looking for an easy-to-get-to and modestly luxurious beach getaway that’s close to Mérida? Check out the…
Cozy, Quaint, Quiet: The Best Boutique Hotels in Mérida
When it comes to luxury accommodations, bigger isn’t always better. Find out more about the…
LODGING
Get Out and About With Our Yucatán Travel Guide for Newbies
For newbies, knowing where to start exploring can be a challenge. Get inspired with this…
Check Out These Golf Resorts in the Riviera Maya
Enjoy an outstanding Yucatán Peninsula golf experience at Riviera Maya’s world-class Mayakoba resort destinations
Enjoy a Gulf Break at the Best Yucatán Beach Resorts
Looking for an easy-to-get-to and modestly luxurious beach getaway that’s close to Mérida? Check out the…
Cozy, Quaint, Quiet: The Best Boutique Hotels in Mérida
When it comes to luxury accommodations, bigger isn’t always better. Find out more about the…