Tekax Celebrates a Versatile Green at its 2nd Annual Chaya Festival
A leafy green shrub that has nourished Maya communities for millennia is taking center stage in the southern Yucatán town of Tekax this month, when the second edition of the Festival de la Chaya, or Chaya Festival, comes to the…
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Tekax Celebrates a Versatile Green at its 2nd Annual Chaya Festival
A leafy green shrub that has nourished Maya communities for millennia is taking center stage in the southern Yucatán town of Tekax this month,…
How a 1951 Book Shaped the Way Mérida Grew
In 1951, a Yucatecan architect named Leopoldo Tommasi published a book in Mexico City called La ciudad de ayer, hoy y mañana — The…
Mérida’s Electric Ie-Tram Finally Heads to the Airport
Travelers arriving at Mérida’s international airport are about to have a new way to get downtown — one that’s fully electric, air-conditioned, and part…
When One Governor Builds It and the Next Tears It Down
One of the more telling footnotes in Yucatán’s political history involves not a palace or a prison, but a pair of columns that stood…
Lifestyle
Au revoir BC66: Mérida’s Beloved Bistro Closing After 13 Years
The bohemian and charming BC66 Cultural Bistro will serve its last croque madam at the…
Mérida Ranks 6th for Cycling As Bike Use Ticks Up
Mérida has earned a spot among Latin America’s top cycling cities — sixth place, according…
Why the Trees on Calle 60 Never Had a Chance
The stretch of Calle 60 that leads into Mérida’s Corredor Gastronómico (Gastronomic Corridor) is getting…
OXXO Begins To Experiment With Self-Checkout in Mérida Locations
OXXO’s checkout lines are notoriously slow, with internet memes based on the idea that “the…
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
Talking About Maya Trade as Social Force at Palacio Cantón
Trade routes, goods, and the merchants were bound up with politics, cosmology, and everyday ritual…
Pedro Infante: ‘Idol of Mexico’ 69 Years After Fatal Crash
Nearly seven decades after a plane crash silenced one of Mexico’s most beloved voices, Pedro…
Things Are Looking Up for Mérida Planetarium at the Olimpo
For more than two decades, a domed room tucked inside the Centro Cultural Olimpo —…
Our Spoiler-Free Review of ‘La Oficina’ Mexico This article does not contain plot spoilers for the first season of “La Oficina”, but if you want to go in with a complete clean slate, watch the first episode first.
When the Amazon Series “La Oficina” was first announced, it was met with skepticism. After…
Understanding the Meaning Behind the Famous Masks at Kohunlich
The era of construction at what today is the archaeological site of Kohunlich spanned well over a millennium, kicking off during the 3rd century B.C., and wrapping up sometime during the early post-classic period in the 10th century C.E. The…
Archaeology
How Maya Astronomers Predicted Celestial Events Far into the Future
The Maya of antiquity are well known for their profound interest in the night sky…
8,400 Visitors Witness Kukulcán’s Descent at Chichén Itzá Equinox
More than 8,400 people packed the ancient Maya city of Chichén Itzá on Friday for…
A New Discovery in Ucú Sheds Light on the Early Maya Social Dynamics
A ritual deposit discovered in Yaxché de Peón, in the municipality of Ucú, Yucatán, offers…
Why Dzibilchaltún and its Temple of the 7 Dolls are Off-Limits for Spring Equinox in 2026
One, maybe two, of Yucatán’s most famous spots for witnessing the Spring Equinox will be…
Rare Red Sprite Photographed Over Yucatán Coast
A crimson flash lit up the sky above Yucatán’s coastline Saturday night — there and gone in a few milliseconds, but not before photographer Juan José Chac caught it on camera. The image, shared on social media, shows a luminous…
Nature
Ocelots Are the New Invasive Species in Cozumel
Ocelots are experiencing population declines throughout much of their natural range, which stretches from Texas…
Octopus Farm in Sisal Under Threat by Mexican Lawmaker
Most people have never heard of octopus farming. But the only such operation in the…
Rare Red Sprite Photographed Over Yucatán Coast
A crimson flash lit up the sky above Yucatán’s coastline Saturday night — there and…
Yucatán Gray Fox Turns Up Inside Busy Centro Newsroom
A gray fox turned up in an unexpected place last week — the offices of…
Joann Andrews, Environmental Pioneer in Yucatán, Dies at 96
Joann Andrews, founder of Pronatura Península de Yucatán and a leading force in conservation across the Yucatán Peninsula for more than four decades, died Sunday in Mérida. She was 96. Andrews arrived in Yucatán in 1964 after marrying archaeologist E…
People
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…
Joann Andrews, Environmental Pioneer in Yucatán, Dies at 96
Joann Andrews, founder of Pronatura Península de Yucatán and a leading force in conservation across…
Remembering Doña Homa: A Life of Bold Decisions and Sweet Success
The distinctive Persian-Mexican fusion that made Hotel Casa San Ángel a Mérida landmark has lost…
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…
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…
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 Hospitality Design Magazine’s 2026 Hotelier of the Year. The honor recognizes the company’s 25-year journey as a pioneer in boutique hospitality across Mexico and the…
LODGING
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…
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…