After public outcry, an ousted street musician returns to Izamal’s historic mercado
The music is back after local pressure and social media activism won a swift victory in Izamal’s historic Mercado Municipal. The confrontation began when Izamal’s market director attempted to remove the musician, who has provided the soundtrack for diners and…
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Hyatt closes, 3 more could follow in hotel labor dispute
A spreading wave of hotel strikes threatens to shutter four major properties in Mérida’s tourism district, marking the most significant labor action in Yucatán’s…
Cozumel’s airport growth spurt looks to attract direct flights from Europe
Cozumel’s airport is upgrading its main runway and terminal to accommodate larger aircraft capable of long-haul flights from Europe. The island’s airport was originally…
Free movies alfresco at La Plancha amphitheater for the month of love
When Mérida’s Parque La Plancha hosted two free movie nights over the weekend, stars were on the screen and overhead. Attendees described watching “Toy…
Why 2025 is the perfect time to visit Xcambó
Xcambó is one of the lesser-visited archaeological sites of the Yucatán, which makes it an ideal spot for visitors wanting to take in Maya…
Hyatt closes, 3 more could follow in hotel labor dispute
A spreading wave of hotel strikes threatens to shutter four major properties in Mérida’s tourism district, marking the most significant labor action in Yucatán’s…
Cozumel’s airport growth spurt looks to attract direct flights from Europe
Cozumel’s airport is upgrading its main runway and terminal to accommodate larger aircraft capable of long-haul flights from Europe. The island’s airport was originally…
Free movies alfresco at La Plancha amphitheater for the month of love
When Mérida’s Parque La Plancha hosted two free movie nights over the weekend, stars were on the screen and overhead. Attendees described watching “Toy…
Why 2025 is the perfect time to visit Xcambó
Xcambó is one of the lesser-visited archaeological sites of the Yucatán, which makes it an ideal spot for visitors wanting to take in Maya…
How to avoid the excesses of Cancún airport’s outrageous taxi situation
After viral videos of verbal assaults and even attacks on tourists, Cancún airport authorities are cracking down on taxi drivers. Confrontations at the airport have become so bad they have made domestic and international headlines. The root problem relates to…
Lifestyle

Sand bags and sand traps: One full day of adventure in Campeche
It all started at 3 a.m. in the darkness of the madrugada in Mérida. The…
Mérida’s 2nd periférico and what it could mean for the region
Plans to build a second ring road around Mérida have been floating about for years…
Mexicana a de Aviación faces big challenges after 1st year
The state-owned Mexicana de Aviación is struggling to maintain operations just over a year after…
Best of Yucatán: Wellness and Beauty
We asked our readers to vote on their favorite places in Yucatán to relax, feel…
Lifestyle

Sand bags and sand traps: One full day of adventure in Campeche
It all started at 3 a.m. in the darkness of the madrugada in Mérida. The…
Mérida’s 2nd periférico and what it could mean for the region
Plans to build a second ring road around Mérida have been floating about for years…
Mexicana a de Aviación faces big challenges after 1st year
The state-owned Mexicana de Aviación is struggling to maintain operations just over a year after…
Best of Yucatán: Wellness and Beauty
We asked our readers to vote on their favorite places in Yucatán to relax, feel…
Belize wants the Tren Maya to extend into Central America
Belize Prime Minister Johnny Briceño presented a formal plan to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum for a two-phase expansion of the Tren Maya into the Central American nation. The plan’s first phase would involve extending the Tren Maya rail network just…
Culture

Yucatán archaeological sites see significant price increases for foreign visitors
Foreign visitors to Yucatán’s archaeological treasures face steeper entry fees in 2025 following a series…
Between Cuba and the US, Yucatán faces new immigration reality
Yucatán is facing a new immigration reality with the arrival of Cuban rafters and the…
First part of OSY winter ’25 season celebrates Ravel
The upcoming season of the Yucatán Symphony Orchestra features a variety of musical performances and…
Mérida Fest celebrates 483 years of urban evolution
Mérida celebrates its 483 years with Mérida Fest 2025 with nearly 200 events — most of…
Culture

Yucatán archaeological sites see significant price increases for foreign visitors
Foreign visitors to Yucatán’s archaeological treasures face steeper entry fees in 2025 following a series…
Between Cuba and the US, Yucatán faces new immigration reality
Yucatán is facing a new immigration reality with the arrival of Cuban rafters and the…
First part of OSY winter ’25 season celebrates Ravel
The upcoming season of the Yucatán Symphony Orchestra features a variety of musical performances and…
Mérida Fest celebrates 483 years of urban evolution
Mérida celebrates its 483 years with Mérida Fest 2025 with nearly 200 events — most of…
Shedding light on maritime trade in Mesoamerica
Mérida’s regional anthropology museum, better known as El Palacio Cantón, recently unveiled an exhibit highlighting the importance of trade routes along rivers and coastlines in the Maya world. One of the most unique artifacts on display is an ancient wooden…
Archaeology

Rediscovering ancient Edzná and its forgotten queen
With its large plazas, enormous temples, well-preserved stelae, and opulent decoration, Edzná has long been…
Why there has never been a better time to visit Dzibilchaltún
With no fanfare, Dzibilchaltún re-opened its gates during the last week of 2024. The archaeological…
This is why Mayapan will not be re-opening anytime soon
Demanding control over artifacts, tour guides and ticket sales, the Telchaquillo ejido shut down the…
Urban sprawl and the destruction of Mérida’s largest pyramid at X’catzmil
X’catzmil is perhaps the most overlooked archaeological site in Mérida, in the community of Plan…
Archaeology

Rediscovering ancient Edzná and its forgotten queen
With its large plazas, enormous temples, well-preserved stelae, and opulent decoration, Edzná has long been…
Why there has never been a better time to visit Dzibilchaltún
With no fanfare, Dzibilchaltún re-opened its gates during the last week of 2024. The archaeological…
This is why Mayapan will not be re-opening anytime soon
Demanding control over artifacts, tour guides and ticket sales, the Telchaquillo ejido shut down the…
Urban sprawl and the destruction of Mérida’s largest pyramid at X’catzmil
X’catzmil is perhaps the most overlooked archaeological site in Mérida, in the community of Plan…
Yucatán, a safe haven, risks being overwhelmed by its success
Yucatán faces mounting environmental challenges as its reputation for safety drives rapid development and population growth. That’s the message from Bloomberg News columnist Juan Pablo Spinetto, who notes that its remarkably low crime rates have attracted both domestic and international…
Nature

Stray dogs and wild flamingos don’t mix in Sisal
Feral dogs have been filmed attacking and killing flamingos in Sisal’s mangroves. Proyecto Santa Maria…
The Tho bird, Yucatán’s most beloved avian friend
Beautiful tropical birds are constantly aflutter in Yucatán, especially during the rainy season. There are…
The world’s most environmentally friendly cruise experiences
As the popularity of cruises continues to grow, so does the effort to minimize their…
Yucatán water warning: Mercury and arsenic is turning up in blood and breast milk
Yucatán’s underground water supply has been contaminated and overexploited, putting residents at cancer risk, a…
Nature

Stray dogs and wild flamingos don’t mix in Sisal
Feral dogs have been filmed attacking and killing flamingos in Sisal’s mangroves. Proyecto Santa Maria…
The Tho bird, Yucatán’s most beloved avian friend
Beautiful tropical birds are constantly aflutter in Yucatán, especially during the rainy season. There are…
The world’s most environmentally friendly cruise experiences
As the popularity of cruises continues to grow, so does the effort to minimize their…
Yucatán water warning: Mercury and arsenic is turning up in blood and breast milk
Yucatán’s underground water supply has been contaminated and overexploited, putting residents at cancer risk, a…
Jeremiah Tower’s never-ending search for something better
The legendary American chef champions technique over Instagram hype in Yucatán’s evolving food scene
People

Henry Ponce: 30 years preserving Mérida’s modern soul
Henry Ponce has spent three decades crafting a vision that goes far beyond architecture and…
The legacy of Café Cafico: A father’s gift to his daughters
In a Mérida experiencing a cultural crossroads, a small Yucatecan family business opens Monday through…
Ric Best talks about how Mérida has influenced his latest works in more ways than one
By Trey Speegle For years, Ric Best never really needed a physical art studio, as…
Samantha Michell: Capturing memories and movement
Born in Chicago to a Colombian mother and a Mexican father, a transitory lifestyle marked…
People

Henry Ponce: 30 years preserving Mérida’s modern soul
Henry Ponce has spent three decades crafting a vision that goes far beyond architecture and…
The legacy of Café Cafico: A father’s gift to his daughters
In a Mérida experiencing a cultural crossroads, a small Yucatecan family business opens Monday through…
Ric Best talks about how Mérida has influenced his latest works in more ways than one
By Trey Speegle For years, Ric Best never really needed a physical art studio, as…
Samantha Michell: Capturing memories and movement
Born in Chicago to a Colombian mother and a Mexican father, a transitory lifestyle marked…
Is This the Most Luxurious Mansion in Mérida?
A French-style mansion reminiscent of Versailles is on the market in Mérida for just over 50 million pesos — or around US$3 million.
REAL ESTATE

Showcase of Homes 2024: 6 Fabulous New Private Spaces
Get out your comfortable shoes and prepare to be invited into six luxurious private homes…
Casa Ocea: A View With a Few Rooms
This Chuburná beach home is a testament to the power of collaboration, a love for…
See Inside ‘Casa China,’ Which is on the Market for 40M Pesos
An iconic Chinese-themed house in Col. México is on the market. Its real estate listing…
Mérida House Hunters: ‘Am I Being Priced Out of Centro?’
The easy bargains are gone. For US property hunters, the dollar weakened while the Mexican…
REAL ESTATE

Showcase of Homes 2024: 6 Fabulous New Private Spaces
Get out your comfortable shoes and prepare to be invited into six luxurious private homes…
Casa Ocea: A View With a Few Rooms
This Chuburná beach home is a testament to the power of collaboration, a love for…
See Inside ‘Casa China,’ Which is on the Market for 40M Pesos
An iconic Chinese-themed house in Col. México is on the market. Its real estate listing…
Mérida House Hunters: ‘Am I Being Priced Out of Centro?’
The easy bargains are gone. For US property hunters, the dollar weakened while the Mexican…
The AKEN Mind Mérida Hotel: Modern Oasis, Local Roots
AKEN Hotels & Resorts has unveiled the relaunch of its second property in Mexico, the AKEN Mind Mérida Hotel.
LODGING

Classy Eco-Chic: The Best Luxury Boutique Hotels in Tulum
For the ultimate in privacy and pampering, check out these luxury boutique hotels in Tulum…
Get Out and About With Our Yucatán Travel Guide for Newbies
For newbies, knowing where to start exploring can be a challenge. Get inspired with this…
Check Out These Golf Resorts in the Riviera Maya
Enjoy an outstanding Yucatán Peninsula golf experience at Riviera Maya’s world-class Mayakoba resort destinations
Enjoy a Gulf Break at the Best Yucatán Beach Resorts
Looking for an easy-to-get-to and modestly luxurious beach getaway that’s close to Mérida? Check out the…
LODGING

Classy Eco-Chic: The Best Luxury Boutique Hotels in Tulum
For the ultimate in privacy and pampering, check out these luxury boutique hotels in Tulum…
Get Out and About With Our Yucatán Travel Guide for Newbies
For newbies, knowing where to start exploring can be a challenge. Get inspired with this…
Check Out These Golf Resorts in the Riviera Maya
Enjoy an outstanding Yucatán Peninsula golf experience at Riviera Maya’s world-class Mayakoba resort destinations
Enjoy a Gulf Break at the Best Yucatán Beach Resorts
Looking for an easy-to-get-to and modestly luxurious beach getaway that’s close to Mérida? Check out the…