The Elusive Roseate Spoonbill: Where and When to Spot It in Yucatán
From afar, the pink hue of the roseate spoonbill, also known as the platalea ajaja (seriously), often leads inexperienced birders to think they have spotted flamingos. But in reality, Roseate spoonbills and Flamingos are different and not even members of…
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The Elusive Roseate Spoonbill: Where and When to Spot It in Yucatán
From afar, the pink hue of the roseate spoonbill, also known as the platalea ajaja (seriously), often leads inexperienced birders to think they have…
3 Kings Fair brings crowds to Tizimín, blending faith, tradition and entertainment
Each January, the eastern Yucatán city of Tizimín shifts into high gear. The annual Feria de Reyes, tied to the Catholic feast of the…
When Worlds Collide — Cultural and Religious Syncretism in Yucatán
Last week marked the 478th anniversary of the foundation of Yucatán’s largest city, Mérida. But as anyone who follows this column — or has…
Historic Cinema Rex to Reopen as Cinespot at Parque Santiago
The iconic Cinema Rex in Mérida’s Santiago neighborhood is preparing to reopen almost two years after closing its doors, marking another chapter in a…
Lifestyle
Mérida Leads Mexico in Global Initiative for Cat and Dog Population Management
Mérida is the first city in Mexico to join the Global Initiative for the Humane…
Marriage Equality Becomes Law in Mexico’s Most conservative State — Guanajuato
Mexico’s path to marriage equality has reached another significant milestone with a historic legislative vote…
Mérida Ice Rink is Open — But How Does It Work in This Climate?Watching families glide across the ice in Mérida, of all places, offers a glimpse of how engineering can bend reality
When Saturday’s thermometer hit 30 degrees Celsius (86 Fahrenheit) in Mérida, hundreds of families lined…
Galopina Casa Silvestre Hosts European Chefs at Farm-to-Table Residency
A boutique retreat in Acanceh is hosting a series of international chef residencies that bring…
Mérida Marks 115th Anniversary of Mexican Revolution with Massive Parade
Thousands marched through the Centro Histórico on Wednesday as Yucatán marked the 115th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution. The annual Revolution Day parade brought over 5,000 participants to Mérida’s streets for a two-hour and 10-minute spectacle that showcased the discipline…
HISTORY
Culture
Standup in English? Harvest Comedy Club Takes a Chance
Aside from the occasional amateur comedy night, Mérida (as far as we know) has never…
Mérida Fest 2026 Will Celebrate City’s 484th Birthday to the Beat of Free Music
Music will fill public plazas, cultural centers, and smaller surrounding communities
‘100 Joyas’ — Sacred art exhibit greets travelers at Mérida airport
Travelers arriving at Mérida International Airport are now greeted by centuries of Yucatecan devotion. A…
2 Men Unite in Love and Tradition at Tizimín VaqueríaA marriage proposal during the City of Kings’ beloved cowboy celebration becomes a moment of joy, inclusion, and cultural pride
Amid the swirling skirts of jaranas dancers and the golden notes of traditional orchestra music,…
Cobá, The Great Mayan City Between Lagoons of Powerful Kings and Queens
The archaeological site of Cobá ranks among the most impressive in the northern Yucatán Peninsula, which is truly saying something. Evidence suggests the city was first settled in the late third century BCE, though it would take another few hundred…
Archaeology
Granada’s Ancient Maya Guardians Are Reunited At Last
Archaeologists have descended on the tiny community of Granada to reunite the town’s two most…
Why Chichén Itzá Keeps Breaking Attendance Records
When Dulce Guzmán became the 2.1 millionth visitor to Chichén Itzá this year, she joined…
Mesoamerica’s Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries in 2025
The year has proven to be a remarkable period for Mesoamerican archaeology and heritage management,…
Iximche: The Last Great Bastion of Maya Power in the Guatemala Mountains
The archaeological site of Iximche is located in the western highlands of Guatemala. It was…
Keeping Your Yucatán Palm Trees Happy and Healthy
Everyone loves palm trees. There is something about the way they define the skyline with their graceful silhouettes and lean towards the sea, to say nothing of the coconut’s wide variety, or the sturdy palms they provide for building palapas…
Nature
Nature
The Elusive Roseate Spoonbill: Where and When to Spot It in Yucatán
From afar, the pink hue of the roseate spoonbill, also known as the platalea ajaja…
Keeping Your Yucatán Palm Trees Happy and Healthy
Everyone loves palm trees. There is something about the way they define the skyline with…
Joann Andrews, Environmental Pioneer in Yucatán, Dies at 96
Joann Andrews, founder of Pronatura Península de Yucatán and a leading force in conservation across…
How Industrial Chicken and Pork Production are Reshaping Yucatán’s CountrysideIgnoring Injunctions: How Big Meat Companies Are Poisoning Yucatán’s Cenotes
Driven by global demand, the rapid industrial-scale expansion of chicken and pork production is imposing…
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 diver and federal deputy as the next head of the National Commission for Physical Culture and…
People
Gabriel Ramírez Aznar, Pillar of Yucatán Art, Dies at 87
Renowned painter and writer Gabriel Ramírez Aznar died today, leaving behind a lasting legacy as…
Dr. Eddie Salazar Gamboa, 79, Revealed Chichén Itzá Mysteries
The scientific community of Yucatán mourns the loss of one of its brightest stars. Dr…
Expat Interview: Annie and Murdoch Thread the NeedleAfter leaving London and raising a family in New York, two lifelong travelers find their happy place under the Yucatecan sun
With Murdoch Morrison and Annie Walwyn-Jones, stories unfold as naturally as a conversation over tea…
Mexico’s President and the Vibrant Jewish Community She RepresentsClaudia Sheinbaum’s historic presidency spotlights a thriving but insular Jewish population of 40,000 that has found remarkable success in Mexico
When she assumed office in October 2024, Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, made history on multiple…
Colonial Palace: Mérida home for sale turns heads up, down and around
A highlight of the most recent Mérida Showcase of Homes was this stunning Colonial Palace on Calle 66 in the Santa Ana neighborhood. Now this soaring, luxurious masterpiece is on the market, turning home buyers’ heads right, left, up and down. …
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
Annual Progreso Home Tour Allows a Look at Beach Life in Yucatán
I’ve learned a lot about living in Yucatán’s coastal communities thanks to the annual Progreso…
How Yucatán’s Iconic Pasta Tiles Are Made
Pasta tile floors, practical in a hot and humid climate like Yucatán’s, started emulating decorative…
Showcase of Homes 2024: 6 Fabulous New Private Spaces
Get out your comfortable shoes and prepare to be invited into six luxurious private homes…
Casa Ocea: A View With a Few Rooms
This Chuburná beach home is a testament to the power of collaboration, a love for…
Luxury & Elegance at the Best 5-Star Hotels in Mérida
Whether you prefer colonial mansions or something altogether newer and more modern, the best 5-star hotels in Mérida have got you covered.
LODGING
Decu Downtown Mérida — Luxury with Local Flare
Located in Mérida’s historic downtown, Decu Downtown is a unique hotel that seamlessly combines luxury…
The Most Unique Places To Stay in Mérida
Fancy a litle fun with your next fancy getaway? These unique places to stay in Mérida are…
18 Hot Spots to Visit in Mérida to Hang Out
Nothing beats spending time where the locals like to hang out. Check out this list…
The AKEN Mind Mérida Hotel: Modern Oasis with Local Roots
AKEN Hotels & Resorts has unveiled the relaunch of its second property in Mexico, the…