Dzununcán: Mérida’s Most Vulnerable Reserve and Its Latest Threat
Heavy machinery rolling through a protected ecological reserve south of Mérida has triggered a federal enforcement action, the latest in an ongoing struggle to preserve one of the city’s most vital green spaces. Mexico’s federal environmental enforcement agency, Profepa, closed…
FEATURED
Dzununcán: Mérida’s Most Vulnerable Reserve and Its Latest Threat
Heavy machinery rolling through a protected ecological reserve south of Mérida has triggered a federal enforcement action, the latest in an ongoing struggle to…
The Canadian Chain That Made Mérida Home Opens Its 5th Location
More than two decades after a Canadian sports bar chain planted its first flag in Mexico — in Mérida — Boston’s Pizza has opened…
The 10 Most Amazing Pyramids on the Yucatán Peninsula
The Yucatán Peninsula is home to hundreds of ancient pyramids, a testament to the ingenuity of the illustrious Mayan civilization.
Denuncia y Arte: Efrén Maldonado’s New Art Exhibit is a Must-See
Efrén Maldonado’s career as an artist took off when he entered the country’s newsrooms.
Lifestyle
Why Older Malls Thrive in Mérida While Newer Ones Struggle
While shopping malls in the United States and Europe face declining foot traffic and store…
Acapulco chairs, a Timeless Mexican Design Icon
During the 1950s, the first Silla Acapulco saw the light of day in the city…
Bicycling Through Valladolid: A Pedal-Power Guide to Yucatán’s ‘Second City’
There’s no better way to understand Valladolid than from the saddle of a bicycle. The…
World Cup 2026 Security Measures to Affect Cancún Summer Travel
No matches will be played in Cancún during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. That distinction…
Local TV: Why Mérida Was So Very, Very Late to the Party
Local television arrived late to Yucatán. Very late. On January 31, 1963, when XHY-TV Canal 3 flickered to life in Mérida. The station—now known as SIPSE Televisión—became the first broadcaster in the entire Yucatán Peninsula and southeastern Mexico. Even if…
HISTORY
Culture
Yoko Ono Joins the Roster for Mérida’s First International Art Biennial
She’s 93, still making art, and now on the guest list for a major new…
Why Take the Toll Highway to Cancún? Discover Holcá and Yucatán’s Best Tacos
Built in the 1990s, the Mérida–Cancún toll highway remains the fastest way to drive to…
Mérida Museums Can Now Apply for Up to MX$600,000 in State Grants
New operating rules that took effect Wednesday open the door for privately run museums in…
Chichén Itzá Remains Closed: New Arguments, Same Core Problem
As negotiations continue to fail, there is no telling when Chichén Itzá will reopen to…
The Secrets of Hochob’s Underworld Monster of the Earth Facade
Hochob was founded in the 3rd century CE, but it is likely that the area had already been settled by Maya farmers centuries before.
Archaeology
Archaeology
The Lost Sounds of Mesoamerica: What Archaeology Can Tell UsAt theme parks, public plazas and restaurants, people are presented with what performers argue is ancient Mesoamerican music, but is this really the case? The answer: it’s complicated.
Does Mesoamerican really exist? The answer: it’s complicated.
Itzamkanac, the Great Capital of the Chontal Maya
Itzamkanac, also known as El Tigre, was once the great capital of the Maya Acalán-Tixchel…
The Sacred Mountain: A Conceptual Victim of its Own Success?
Before angry emails flood in, let’s clarify. The sacred mountain interpretation isn’t wrong; it’s overly…
Nojpetén, Tayasal, and the Fall of the Last Great Maya City
Nojpetén holds a special place in Mesoamerican history as one of the last Maya polities…
Mahahual’s Royal Caribbean’s Theme Park Halted Over Environmental Risks
In May 2026, Mexico’s Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources announced it would not approve the environmental impact assessment for Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day México. This effectively canceled the 1.5-billion-peso theme park planned for the small fishing village of Mahahual,…
Nature
Dzununcán: Mérida’s Most Vulnerable Reserve and Its Latest Threat
Heavy machinery rolling through a protected ecological reserve south of Mérida has triggered a federal…
Mahahual’s Royal Caribbean’s Theme Park Halted Over Environmental Risks
In May 2026, Mexico’s Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources announced it would not approve…
Deforestation and Urbanization Push Unique Yucatán Lizards Toward Extinction
Lizards, geckos, and iguanas are part of everyday life in Yucatán and can be seen…
The Colorful Drought-Resistant Flowers of the Yucatán Peninsula
Some species of flowers in Yucatán don’t just survive during heat and drought, but thrive.
Henry Ponce: 30 years preserving Mérida’s modern soul
Henry Ponce has spent three decades crafting a vision that goes far beyond architecture and design. “I would love to be remembered as somebody who really loved the city and worked to try to make the city better,” he reflects,…
People
Mexico’s Top Arts Medal Goes to Sculptor Gerda Gruber
A sculptor who left Vienna half a century ago and eventually found her artistic home…
Mérida Painter and Writer Enrique Trava Díaz Dies at 69
Enrique de Jesús Trava Díaz, a painter and writer known for his contributions to the…
Joanna’s 50-Year Journey of Love and Life in Yucatán
Fifty years ago, what began as a work assignment became a life-defining decision. In January…
Christian Rasmussen: A Visual Explorer’s Legacy in the Yucatán
Christian Rasmussen has spent over five decades blending a sharp artistic vision with careful anthropological…
Casa Serena: An Architect’s Personal Vision On the Market at Cabo Norte
A contemporary residence represents something rare in luxury real estate: a home designed by an architect for himself.
REAL ESTATE
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…
A Mérida Couple Finds Peace in a Weekend Quinta
Photographs by Richard Leo Johnson Around the corner is an early 20th-century movie theater refashioned…
Five Lots Join Together for One Giant Slice of Paradise
Escape to your private paradise with this breathtaking beach compound nestled along 40 meters of…
Is This the Most Luxurious Mansion in Mérida?
A French-style mansion reminiscent of Versailles is on the market in Mérida for just over…
Acapulco chairs, a Timeless Mexican Design Icon
During the 1950s, the first Silla Acapulco saw the light of day in the city of the same name. There are many theories about their precise origin, but one thing is certain. A timeless Mexican design icon, the Acapulco Chair,…
LODGING
The Magic Formula That Made Grupo Habita Mexico’s Top Hotelier of 2026
Mexico City-based Grupo Habita, which recently unveiled its long-awaited Hotel Sevilla property in Mérida, is…
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…
Enjoy Authentic Old Mexico @ These Historic Luxury Hotels in Mérida
Travelers are turning to accommodations that offer authentic Ycatan experiences. Find out more with these…
Decu Downtown Mérida — Luxury with Local Flare
Located in Mérida’s historic downtown, Decu Downtown is a unique hotel that seamlessly combines luxury…