Mérida Fest gastronomy event raises money for charity
Six renowned chefs will share their culinary secrets, and then serve a benefit dinner to 100 guests on the Municipal Palace balcony.
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Music Palace will be singing by year’s end — report
Believe it or not, the construction site behind the Church of the Third Order will be a gleaming, modern Palace of Music by the end of the year.
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2 new interchanges open on the beltway
The federal government completed the construction of two interchanges on the Periférico, the city’s beltway, announced the country’s transport ministry.
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Fines await grinches who withheld Christmas bonuses
Companies that did not hand out Christmas bonuses last month face fines exceeding $400,000 pesos.
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Uber rates rise, reflecting higher gas prices
Reflecting higher gas prices, Uber Mexico has upped its rates by 7.5 to 18.2 percent depending on the city. Local rate hikes are on the lower side of the spectrum.
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Interest in Mexico properties triples in U.S.
Whether the catalyst is politics, economics or good publicity campaigns, the concept of snapping up properties in Mexico has taken off among U.S. citizens, according to National Association of Realtors.
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911 is the number for emergencies starting Monday
Starting Monday, call 911 for emergencies when you’re in Yucatán, and anywhere else in Mexico.
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110 years of sweet history at Sorbetería Colón
Mérida’s famed Sorbetería Colón turns 110 today, with its founder’s descendants still guarding their patented recipes for ice creams and sorbets.
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Gas prices drive protestors to march under rainy skies
Despite constant rain, approximately 200 people protested in front of the Government Palace, angry at recent fuel hikes.
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Link proposed between Biciruta and La Plancha park
The popular Sunday Biciruta should be expanded so that bike riders see the potential of the La Plancha project, a key civc organization says.
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Mérida turns 475 with entertainment galore
In a traditonal traditional “Alborada,” 120 troubadours sang a traditional “Happy Birthday” to Mérida in its 475th Anniversary.
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$1M grant will build a mosquito ‘factory’ to fight Zika
A $1 million grant has been awarded to Michigan State University academic to build a Zika-fighting mosquito facility in Yucatán.
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Yucatán psychic predicts a turbulent 2017
What does a local psychic predict for 2017? Hurricanes and at least one big earthquake. But also major progress in the fight against cancer and AIDS.
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Yucatán Autódromo debuts with Formula 4 race
With the slogan “The Prelude to Formula 1,” the Yucatán Race Track is getting ready for its first event: The Formula 4 Grand Prix.
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In a fertile 2016, 60 new residents at Mérida zoos
In all, 90 new animals representing 24 different species were born or hatched at El Centenario and the Animaya zoos.
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Graffiti ‘artist’ forced to paint over his vandalism
For painting graffiti on five Centro Histórico facades, a suspect detained by Mérida police was sent back to the scene of the crime 36 hours after his arrest.
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Yucatecan kids in U.S. use time off to explore roots
A Yucatecan family living in Texas illustrates a wider trend in which parents send their children to Mexico to connect them to their culture.
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Top 10 Mexico travel headlines of 2016
From Trump, to zika, to clothing-optional resorts, here are the top travel-related headlines from 2016.
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Gas prices to rise up to 20.1% in new year
Despite a dramatic rise in gas prices, authorities say they’re confident the freeing of prices will ultimately benefit consumers through greater competition between gas stations.
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Uber lets state deadline pass; vows to stay in Mérida
Objecting to an amendment’s tough provisions, Uber has ignored a state-mandated deadline to register its business, but is vowing to stay in Mérida.
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Learn a new language faster, without paying attention
Two recent studies bring good news for anyone struggling to learn a new language.
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Giant chairs are latest attraction in Santa Lucia park
The tourism department installed giant conjoined chair in Santa Lucia Park on Thursday, and visitors have been taking the bait ever since.
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For Christmas at Caimede orphanage, songs and games
To the tune of Christmas carols, children and adolescents of the Caimede orphanage celebrated Christmas by dancing and exchanging messages of peace.
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After tragedy, city reins in fireworks permits
In light of the tragedy at Tultepec’s fireworks market, officials here are warning that vendors selling pyrotechnics will be monitored closely.
That’s all for now
That’s all for now