Honor Your Pets: Mérida’s ‘Pixán Peek’ Day-of-the-Dead Altar
In Yucatán, Day of the Dead celebrations bring with them many unique ancient traditions back to life. Mérida’s city council has announced an event specifically designed to remember the animal companions who have passed away. As part of the annual…
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Honor Your Pets: Mérida’s ‘Pixán Peek’ Day-of-the-Dead Altar
In Yucatán, Day of the Dead celebrations bring with them many unique ancient traditions back to life. Mérida’s city council has announced an event…
La Gran Piramide: Exploring Uxmal’s Largest Pyramid
Uxmal is one of the most famous archaeological sites in Yucatán, known for its extensive ancient Puuc architecture. While the most famous structure at…
Yucatecan Film Director Makes History at Ariel Awards
Progreso-born filmmaker Víctor Rejón Cruz has become the first person from Yucatán to win an Ariel, Mexico’s top film award, as a director, according…
Your Dollar Stretches Further as Peso Nears 1-Year Low
The U.S. dollar climbed to about MX$18.25 in early trading Monday. That extends a three-week run that has left the Mexican peso at its…
Lifestyle
Why So Many Mérida Shops Still Say ‘Cash Only’
At a small shop on Calle 65 in downtown Mérida, a handwritten sign leaves no…
From Colonial Charm to the Strip Mall Boom Reshaping Mérida
Mérida has long been celebrated for its colonial architecture, tree-lined plazas, and traditional markets. But…
6 in 10 Yucatán Restaurants Don’t Reach Year 1
Yucatán’s restaurant scene has never had more national attention, with Michelin stars, glowing reviews and…
Flores, Guatemala: Mérida’s Direct Flight to Tikal’s Doorstep
Mérida will regain a direct flight to Flores, Guatemala, starting Nov. 3, when TAG Airlines…
How Japan took over Mexico’s imagination and media market
Despite the powerful cultural influence of American media in Mexico, another nation has held sway over Mexicans’ imaginations for generations. That nation is Japan. The connection between the two countries runs deep, with Japanese television shows becoming a staple of…
Culture
New, Controversial Anti-Meme Law Passes in Mexico’s Senate
The Mexican Senate has approved a law that has sparked intense debate regarding digital freedom…
15-pound Chihuahua is Mexico’s National Guard Envoy
Comando is a Chihuahua weighing 15 pounds and standing 8.2 inches tall. Despite his size,…
Pan de Muerto, Catrinas and 300 Altars: Hanal Pixán Nears
Skulls, black cats and pumpkins are creeping into shop windows across Mérida’s Centro Histórico. Fabric…
A Family in Xtampú Keeps the Tradition of Artisanal Maya Salt Production Alive
Along the northern coast of the Yucatán Peninsula, Xtampú is defined by its striking natural…
The New Museo Arqueológico del Puuc Excels, but Remains Underappreciated
The recently inaugurated Museo Arqueológico del Puuc, located near the archaeological site of Kabah, stands out for its rich collection and outstanding museography. The layout of the museum is divided into four exhibition rooms, each with its own focus, and…
Archaeology
Patolli: Ancient Mesoamerica’s Favorite Board Game
Long before Europeans arrived, Mesoamerican civilizations played a pastime known as Patolli. The game was…
How Chichén Itzá Preps for Fall Equinox Crowds
Chichén Itzá is bracing for its biggest crowds of the season. Mexico’s National Institute of…
Teotihuacán Museum Returns With the Americas’ Oldest Rubber Ball
After nearly 20 years closed, the Teotihuacán museum has reopened its doors, offering visitors a…
Atetelco: The Heart of Teotihuacan’s Military Elite
Few archaeological sites offer as clear a window into the specialized functions of Teotihuacan’s ruling…
How Tulum Went from an Untouched Caribbean Gem to Paradise Lost
For decades, Tulum was a quiet settlement on the coast of the Mexican Caribbean.
Nature
Another Oil Leak Hits Progreso, 12 Days After the Last
Mexico’s Navy and state-owned oil company Pemex put absorbent barriers in the water Tuesday to…
How Tulum Went from an Untouched Caribbean Gem to Paradise Lost
For decades, Tulum was a quiet settlement on the coast of the Mexican Caribbean.
Police Rescue 127 Sea Turtle Hatchlings in Chelem
In the early morning hours, Progreso municipal police found 127 sea turtle hatchlings on the…
Saharan Dust Cloud Settles Over Yucatán This Week
Look up this week, and the sky over Yucatán may look a little different. Civil…
Assata Akil’s Journey to Authentic Self-Expression in Art and Writing
We have four questions for artist-writer-storyteller Assata Akil about her career and philosophy. And about her fierce fictional character, IFE.
People
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Elena Poniatowska Celebrates her 94th Birthday with Fire Intact
Mexico’s most celebrated journalist and author marks her birthday with no particular ceremony planned —…
From Mérida to Manhattan: A Yucatecan Actor Finds His Stage in New York
A kid from Mérida who grew up watching American movies decided, at 17, that New…
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…
Beyond Cash: A Shift in How Foreign Buyers Are Approaching Real Estate in Yucatán
For years, foreign buyers entering the Yucatán real estate market have operated under a clear assumption: property purchases are, for the most part, cash-driven. For a long time, that assumption held true. But that is beginning to quietly change. In…
REAL ESTATE
Choosing Where to Live in Mérida in 2026
Every January, Mérida fills with fresh arrivals—people beginning new chapters, seeking warmth in both climate…
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…
Opinion: Mérida Housing Boom Must Spread to the SouthYucatán is Mexico’s hottest real estate destination, but it can’t keep growing unless we expand our focus beyond the north, expert says
Mérida’s booming real estate market needs to break free from its northern focus, according to…
Residential development would transform Tepakán, a tiny village in rural Yucatán
A significant residential development project is under consideration for the small municipality of Tepakán, Yucatan,…
Mérida Gets Its First Super-Cheap Capsule Hotel
Mérida now has a place to stay that skips the usual hotel room altogether. Kapsul Express bills itself as the only capsule hotel in Mérida. Instead of a standard room, guests book a private sleeping pod, a format that started…
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A 7-Year Rescue Mission Ends With a Major Award for Hotel SevillaThe win adds another chapter to an already-decorated year for the property and its owner, Mexico City-based Grupo Habita, which Hospitality Design named its 2026 Hotelier of the Year earlier this spring.
A corner property in Mérida’s historic center that sat in ruins for years has just…
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…