Under Orders, Mérida Uproots Trees It Just Finished Planting
Mérida’s city government has a new headache after spending months planting trees along Circuito Colonias that now have to be dug up and moved. City officials say the median trees between the El Enlace overpass and the Miguel Hidalgo traffic…
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Under Orders, Mérida Uproots Trees It Just Finished Planting
Mérida’s city government has a new headache after spending months planting trees along Circuito Colonias that now have to be dug up and moved…
Outside of Maxcanu, Doña Bellita Cooks up a Longaniza to Rival any Spanish Chef
In Yucatán, there is no shortage of opportunities for great meals. However, as the secret of the state’s cuisine has gained an international reputation,…
Crochet Sky on Calle 47: Mérida’s Newest Art Installation
Over the weekend, a large-scale crochet installation was installed overhead Mérida’s Gastronomic Corridor on Calle 47.
Mérida Closes Mejorada Street for Arts, Food
Mérida is giving one of its oldest neighborhoods another reason to stay past dark.
Lifestyle
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…
Historic: 3 Yucatán Restaurants Earn a Michelin Star
The Michelin Guide finally came knocking on Wednesday night, and three Yucatán restaurants came away…
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…
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
Young Mennonite Woman‘s Wedding Defies Cultural Norms
In the quiet municipality of Hopelchén, a recent wedding defied the usual patterns of social…
The 10 Most Amazing Pyramids on the Yucatán Peninsula
The Yucatán Peninsula is home to hundreds of ancient pyramids, a testament to the ingenuity…
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.
Blending Papel Picado Art with Ancient Spirituality to Create a Soccer Jersey Collection
As the world turns its eyes to Mexico as a co-host of the 2026 FIFA…
Oxmul’s Survival Hangs in the Balance as Housing Developments Spring Up Around It
The archaeological site of Oxmul is known to very few, but within its necropolis and temples lie keys to a better understanding of the past of what is today Mérida.
Archaeology
The Dresden Codex, the Great Maya Book of the Stars
The Dresden Codex is a Mayan book believed to be the oldest surviving book written…
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…
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…
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…
Nature
One of the World’s Most Endangered Foxes Gets a Last Chance on Cozumel
For years, the story of the Cozumel fox was one of whispers and shadows. We…
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 Cave Guardian: What Drives Roberto Rojo UndergroundSpeleologist documents the world beneath Yucatán—and fights to protect it from destruction
Roberto Rojo was 30 meters underground when the drilling started. Stalactites that had formed over millennia began tumbling around him as a massive industrial drill punched through the limestone ceiling above. The biologist ducked for cover, phone in hand, recording…
People
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…
Choosing Where to Live in Mérida in 2026
Every January, Mérida fills with fresh arrivals—people beginning new chapters, seeking warmth in both climate and community, and hoping to find a place that feels like home. After years of guiding newcomers, I’ve noticed that the new year brings a…
REAL ESTATE
Airbnb advice: 5 things hosts removed from their rentals
Previously, we asked people for some expert Airbnb advice. The question was about income-property essentials…
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…
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…