Monthly Archives: August 2019
Merida ‘Lake House’ has sharp angles, rare view
Casa del Lago, a detached house in a real estate development in Merida, was recently featured in a prominent architecture site.
Protesters target animal-hunt organizer in Yucatan
Animal-rights proponents are fighting a Facebook page that invites tourists to fish and hunt game in Yucatan.
Tap water in Merida is the cheapest in the world
While heavy in mineral content and requiring filters, Merida's tap water is the most affordable in the world, according to a study by the...
City brings new taxis to Progreso, offering free rides to disabled and elderly
Progreso, Yucatan — Thirty new blue "Eco-Taxis" have begun service in the port city, bringing more competition to both existing cab drivers and to...
Yucatan prevails in border dispute as high court prevents land grab
Valladolid, Peto and other municipalities are still in Yucatan state.
Palacio de la Música wins national award for architecture
Reyes Ríos + Larrain Arquitectos set a precedent for urban projects, Obras editor writes.
Cuarteto Yucatán calls Palacio de la Música home this season
The Cuarteto Yucatán has been named Ensemble in Residence at the Palacio de la Música, and will present concerts as part of a larger chamber music cycle called Conciertos de Bolsillo.
Modern new bus terminal nearly ready to open in Merida’s Centro
The new TAME bus terminal is projected to be open to the public by the end of the year, said an ADO official.
How to make your home look like it belongs in a magazine
We often see beautiful pictures of spaces in high-end decorator magazines. For many, the cost of furniture, décor and interior decorator we see in...
INAH to approve 1,000 permits to Centro property owners in 2019
Merida, Yucatan — The Centro property boom is official. INAH, the historic-protection agency, said renovations have more than doubled since 2017.
The Institute of Anthropology...
Leones end winning streak in Leon, but still head to playoffs
Leon, Guanajuato — A five-run rally in the third inning saved the Bravos de Leon from being swept by the Leones today.
Jose Cardona hit a...
Tom Daley visits Yucatan, holds hands with husband in park
British diver and Olympic medalist Tom Daley visited the archeological zone of Chichen Itza and Valladolid a few hours ago with his husband, filmmaker...
14m pesos spent rearranging the sand at Chuburna and Telchac
Yucatan state authorities are spending 14 million pesos to restore beaches in Chuburna and Telchac, where beach erosion is a constant problem.
The sand...
Bellas Artes dance company to conclude Yucatan Symphony’s upcoming season
A first-time visit from the National Dance Company will conclude the Yucatan Symphony Orchestra's fall-winter season.
Eleven programs start Sept. 6. For a season finale,...
Mayan Train line expands with 3 new station stops
It's time to re-draw the Mayan Train rail map. Again.
The giant rail system will stop in Quintana Roo's capital city of Chetumal, said FONATUR's...
Tourists bearing apps increasingly bypass human travel agents and tour guides
Yucatan tour operators expressed disappointment by summer-vacation business volume, saying visitors are preferring to use apps to research and book rooms.
Ricky Martin underwrites ‘Peace’ concert as his gift to the Nobel summit
The Puerto Rican pop star Ricky Martin is not just performing in concert. He is covering its expenses, a tip of his hat toward...
Government aid helps small farmers thrive in Yucatan
Merida, Yucatan — The Ministry of Rural Development (Seder) invested 36 million pesos for the benefit of small farmers, reported agency chief Jorge Díaz Loeza.
Most...
Supermarket chain gives big exposure to small Yucatan brands
Products made by small-scale Yucatecan entrepreneurs will be on Soriana shelves for a month.
Luis Mejía, director of the Pyme Program of Soriana Organization, said...
Lethal bacteria from Yucatan threatens palm trees in U.S., Caribbean
A fatal bacteria that originated in Yucatan now threatens Florida's iconic palm trees.
Lethal bronzing also is found in parts of Texas and throughout the...
Demand high for return of beloved local soft drink
Merida, Yucatan — A three-hour sale ended two hours early when all 200 boxes of Negra were snapped up by nostalgic Meridanos.
The locally bottled...
Getting the Yucatan’s tourism back on track
The Yucatan in Mexico is known for its pristine beaches and historical significance, and as such has long been viewed as a desirable travel...
Inside an intimate, well-planned destination wedding in Valladolid
Paulina Ortega and Clark Kent Koga met in the Philippines and live in Australia. But they chose Valladolid, Yucatan for their destination wedding.
Salbut festival in Seye celebrates food of Yucatan
Seye, Yucatan — Delicious salbutes with breaded shrimp, queso relleno, pulpo and carne asada can be found at today's Salbut Festival, starting 5 p.m.,...
