In Yucatán, there is no shortage of opportunities for great meals. However, as the secret of the state’s cuisine has gained an international reputation, prices have surged, and traditional methods have been compromised by cutting corners to cater to visitors’ preferences. Fortunately, there are still exceptions. Inside the grounds of an unassuming property on the…
Over the weekend, a large-scale crochet installation was installed overhead Mérida’s Gastronomic Corridor on Calle 47.
This review contains spoilers for “Mexico 86,” but in reality, they hardly detract from the film’s impact, as the outcome is already well known. This is not a documentary. The Netflix-produced film itself announces as much with its opening title card: “Some of these events did happen.” That cheeky, almost defensive, disclaimer sets the tone…
Acanmul is one of the most splendid off-the-radar archaeological sites on the Yucatán Peninsula. Though it is not exactly remote, being just twenty-five kilometers northeast of the modern city of San Francisco de Campeche, it is by no means easy to get to, but more on that later. Unlike the extensively restored ruins of Uxmal…
For years, the story of the Cozumel fox was one of whispers and shadows. We are not talking quite Bigfoot levels, but still. Mentioned in academic footnotes and local lore, this tiny canid, believed to be a dwarf species unique to the island of Cozumel, Mexico, had seemingly vanished. With no confirmed sightings for decades…
Only an hour away from Mahahual’s hordes of rowdy cruisegoers, this tiny fishing village feels like the final frontier of Mexico’s Caribbean Riviera — because in a very real sense, it is.
In the quiet municipality of Hopelchén, a recent wedding defied the usual patterns of social life in the region. Katarina, a young woman from the local Mennonite community, married Camilo, a man identified as a chenero, from Hopelchén. The event captured the community’s attention not for its extravagance but for its rarity. To understand why…
The archaeological site of Oxmul is known to very few, but within its necropolis and temples lie keys to a better understanding of the past of what is today Mérida.
The Yucatán Peninsula is home to hundreds of ancient pyramids, a testament to the ingenuity of the illustrious Mayan civilization.
Efrén Maldonado’s career as an artist took off when he entered the country’s newsrooms.
As the world turns its eyes to Mexico as a co-host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Rosas, through his brand Mexclart, is proposing a different kind of trophy: the recovery of a spiritual connection to the past.
Mérida’s bakery scene offers something for everyone, from humble neighborhood panaderías to artisanal patisseries. Whether you are looking for a morning concha with coffee or a special-occasion sourdough loaf, the city’s bakeries deliver quality at various price points. Below is a tour of the best spots, covering different parts of town and what each bakery…
The Dresden Codex is a Mayan book believed to be the oldest surviving book written in the Americas, dating to the 11th or 12th century.
Built in the 1990s, the Mérida–Cancún toll highway remains the fastest way to drive to and from the two most important cities in the Yucatán Peninsula. But taking the toll highway bypasses several towns that once thrived but now have few hotels, restaurants, or interesting stops. The good news is that as the toll-free road…
In May 2026, Mexico’s Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources announced it would not approve the environmental impact assessment for Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day México. This effectively canceled the 1.5-billion-peso theme park planned for the small fishing village of Mahahual, Quintana Roo. The decision caps a 19-month process that saw the Royal Caribbean attempt to…
As negotiations continue to fail, there is no telling when Chichén Itzá will reopen to the public. It has been well over a week since federal officials closed access to Chichén Itzá due to a conflict with local vendors, and the standoff shows no signs of ending. At the core of the problem is the…
Hochob was founded in the 3rd century CE, but it is likely that the area had already been settled by Maya farmers centuries before.
Dog owners in Mérida caught walking their pets without a leash in public spaces can now be fined up to MX$50,000 (approximately US$2,700) under municipal regulations that authorities have begun actively enforcing following a viral dog attack during the city’s Sunday Biciruta. The incident that prompted the renewed enforcement occurred during the weekly bicycle route…
Lizards, geckos, and iguanas are part of everyday life in Yucatán and can be seen everywhere from inside the home to gardens and archaeological sites like Uxmal. Unlike other critters who love the heat like cockroaches and scorpions, no variety of lizard in Yucatán is poisonous, and what is even better, they love eating bugs. …
The Candelaria River runs from Guatemala into the Gulf of Mexico through its many tributaries and is extremely rich in its biodiversity. Despite its undeniable charm, natural beauty, and long history, saying that Candelaria flies under the radar would be an understatement. But a couple of years ago, Candelaria’s status as a remote, hard-to-reach community…
Does Mesoamerican really exist? The answer: it’s complicated.
Some species of flowers in Yucatán don’t just survive during heat and drought, but thrive.
While shopping malls in the United States and Europe face declining foot traffic and store closures, Mexico continues to see a wave of new mall construction. Retail sales in the country rose 4.4% year-on-year in November 2025, and 15 new malls were planned for 2025 alone. Few places illustrate this trend better than Mérida, Yucatán,…
From the very beginning, the Mayan Train was ambitious. Perhaps too ambitious, in fact. The $30 billion rail project—more than three times over budget—has faced a long list of fair criticisms: environmental damage, potential structural risks, cost overruns, and allegations of corruption. But without discounting these many problems, the Tren Maya is at last…
That’s all for now
That’s all for now