New Monument to Honor Maya Women at Paseo de Montejo
A new monument is coming to one of this city’s most debated public spaces. A replica of Estela 18 de Uxmal will be installed at the Remate, the entrance to Paseo de Montejo, to honor the role of Maya women…
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New Monument to Honor Maya Women at Paseo de Montejo
A new monument is coming to one of this city’s most debated public spaces. A replica of Estela 18 de Uxmal will be installed…
How Stele 18 of Uxmal Has Transformed the Understanding of Maya Ritual Life
The recent presentation of a book published by INAH, authored by archaeologists Eduardo Huchim and Alexander Voss, has sent shockwaves through the scientific community. …
Dr. Simi’s ‘Doc in a Box’ for Pets Comes to Mérida
Dog and cat owners on Mérida’s east side will soon have a new place to take their pets for a checkup. Farmacias Similares has…
Lasers Deployed to Clean Monumento a la Patria After March 8 Protests
Following damage to the Monumento a la Bandera during the March 8th women’s day protests, specialists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History,…
Lifestyle
Fans Flood Monumento a la Patria After World Cup Win
Green jerseys, waving flags and a fair number of costumes filled the plaza around Mérida’s…
The Amazonas de Yaxunah’s New Field: A Promise Unfulfilled
The Amazonas field, built by the previous state administration, now stands as a symbol of…
At 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…
Yucatecans Pack Public Fan Zones to Watch World Cup Action
Yucatán didn’t get an official day off, but that didn’t stop hundreds of soccer fans…
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 at the northern edge of Mérida for barely a decade — long enough to be photographed,…
Culture
The Supermarket and the Pyramid: Dzoyila´s Fight for Survival
On the southern edge of Mérida, tucked behind the Kukulcán Álamo baseball stadium and surrounded…
Colorful Crochet Sky Over Calle 47 Ripped by Passing Tanker Truck
A tanker truck tore through a recently installed crochet canopy on Mérida’s Gastronomic Corridor, leaving…
New Data Reveals Alarming Erosion of Mayan Language in Yucatán
While the region still counts a Mayan-speaking community exceeding half a million people, intergenerational transmission…
Wendy Braga Finds Her Place in New Sitcom Cast
Mérida-born actress Wendy Braga says landing a role in the comedy series “Riquísimos… por cierto”…
Diego Rivera’s Anahuacalli Archaeological Museum and its New Exhibits
The name Anahuacalli translates from the Nahua languages as “Home of the Anáhuac,” a term that itself means “surrounded by water.” The Anahuacalli Museum, located in the far south of Mexico City, stands as a singular monument to Mexican art…
Archaeology
Yaxunah’s Popol Nah: Its Fall and Enduring Legacy
In many ways, Yaxunah is a prototypical Maya regional capital; however, several aspects make it…
A Guide to Hecelchakán’s Archaeology Museum and its Remarkable Artifacts
The Museo de Arqueología Maya del Camino Real de Hecelchakán is home to an impressive…
Acanmul: The Overlooked Maya Regional Capital of Coastal Campeche
Acanmul is one of the most splendid off-the-radar archaeological sites on the Yucatán Peninsula. Though…
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…
Where to Find Easy-Access Cenotes in Yucatán
Every cenote is beautiful in its own way, but not every cenote may be right for you.
Nature
Mexican Authorities Seize 11,175 Smuggled Sea Turtle Eggs
A routine car inspection revealed a man smuggling 11,175 sea turtle eggs in the state…
Where to Find Easy-Access Cenotes in Yucatán
Every cenote is beautiful in its own way, but not every cenote may be right…
Solar Megaprojects Blocked in Maya Communities After 7-Year Battle
Two massive solar farm projects planned for the jungle of southern Yucatán have been permanently…
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…
Ixil Grandmother Saves Up, Goes Abroad, and Trip Goes ViralLesson learned: You’re never too old to slay on social media
Dreams have no expiration date, and here’s proof. A grandmother from the small Yucatán town of Ixil has captured hearts across social media after taking her first international trip at age 79. María Virginia Córdova Coba spent an entire year…
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…
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…
LODGING
LODGING
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…