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Merida blogger, the ‘Hippie in Heels,’ dies unexpectedly
Rachel Jones, the "Hippie In Heels" travel blogger who last year moved from India to Merida, has died.
The sad news was shared by...
Volunteers roll up sleeves, keep dream of a park alive at La Plancha
Groups of neighbors and members of several civil groups with picks, shovels, rakes, hoes and machetes on Saturday attacked the weeds and garbage at La Plancha.
Nextel loses class-action lawsuit for overcharging, poor service
Profeco, which accused the local unit of U.S. telecommunications giant AT&T of undue charges and poor service. The court agreed.
Every possible solution to the sargassum crisis has an environmental downside
Collecting the seaweed-like algae at sea or on land risks fish and turtles.
Sargassum crisis could wash away tourist income by 30%
The sargassum crisis could cost the Riviera Maya up to 30 percent of its tourist trade, according to a presidential commission.
Yucatan named among the best places in Mexico for real estate investment
Realty World Mexico has placed Merida as fourth nationally in new-home investment, with some 7,816 units sold during 2018.
Merida recorded residential real...
Interview: Meet the chef who rescued David Sterling’s posthumously published ‘Mercados’
The epic book, “Mercados," Chef David Sterling's posthumous followup to 2013's also-exhaustive “Yucatán” cookbook/travelogue, couldn't have been completed without the efforts of his colleague, Chef Mario Canul.
An Izamal market stall recipe: ‘Empanaditas’ de San Jose
David Sterling's followup to "Yucatan" explores all of Mexico, but starts in Yucatan's famous magic town, Izamal. Here is one interesting dish, which isn't...
Navy to take charge in sargassum crisis along Riviera Maya
Sargassum has returned to the Riviera Maya shores, and in-house resources are being tapped to combat it.
President Andres Manuel López Obrador said there is no...
Yucatan wind farms will power M&Ms and Skittles production
The new wind farm in Dzilam de Bravo is selling some of its energy to some candy factories that make some of the world's favorite sweets.
Valle hits early grand slam as Yucatan beats Dos Laredos
A grand slam and a three-run home run lifted Merida's "beasts" to victory.
Volunteers make Progreso Apoyo Program an official nonprofit children’s charity
The Progreso Apoyo Program is a reality and ready to help children in the community.
Minnesota veteran who died at Cancun resort may have fallen from balcony, friend says
Cancun, Quintana Roo — The friend of a Minnesota man who died Sunday while on vacation in Mexico now says it's possible his injuries...
Mexico about to announce tax deal with tech platforms
Mexico, which has one of the lousiest tax-collection rates around, is rolling out a deal with tech platforms.
Deputy Finance Minister Arturo Herrera did...
Even in sunny Mexico, choosing the right lighting is crucial
Lighting
is one of the most critical parts of any room.
With the
right light, your home in Mexico can be relaxing, comforting and
stress-reducing. It is...
Empty Centro high-rise is back in action as a Holiday Inn Express
The crumbly pink tower on a key Centro block is no longer abandoned. It's also no longer pink and crumbly.
Progreso mourns entire family of 5 lost in plane crash
The wreckage of the plane was found in a remote mountainous zone in the northern municipality of Ocampo.
Retirement in Mexico: What will I do all day?
An American retiree considering condo life in Mexico wondered what day-to-day life would be like. He got some thoughtful replies.
Dramatic storms sweep through Yucatan, bringing lightning and hail
Merida, Yucatan — Rain, lightning, winds and hail hit the region Sunday evening with one of the strongest storms in recent memory.
The center...
On the market: Casa Dos Arcos is turnkey and conveniently located
Casa Dos Arcos is a charming property on one of the quietest streets in Merida.
Quiet, but not remote. It's conveniently located within blocks...
Fodor’s puts Merida on its 2019 ‘Go List’
"This crumbling and colorful city in the Yucatan is the soon-to-be hotspot for chic travelers in the know."
With that line, the prestigious Fodor's travel...
Nearly 2,000 axed at Pemex under AMLO austerity plan
For Pemex, Mexico's oil company, the year began 1,952 workers laid off, mostly middle management.
Interjet ends Cancun-NYC flights; new routes fly south
The budget airline appears to be focusing on Latin America.
1st of many planned wind farms finally opens in Yucatan
After many delays, Yucatan's first wind farm in inaugurated.
