Open casting call for ‘Comedy Cabaret’
All ages and types welcome to audition for the many different parts available for the Mérida English Library’s upcoming performance.
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Mother-daughter exhibit speaks for abused girls
The exhibit Silent Prey opens Wednesday, Dec. 14 at the City Museum of Mérida with a silent auction to benefit Fundación BAI.
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It’s women players only in this charity polo tournament
This weekend’s Copa de Chicas for Charity started out as a small polo tournament, but has become a full-blown social event.
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‘Tis the season for the AANY craft fair
In time for the gift-giving season, the AANY’s expansive crafts fair Arte a Mano returns to Avenida Itzáes.
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Get ready for the 7th Noche Blanca blast
The massive citywide festival, which attracted 60,000 participants during its previous edition in May, will return on Saturday, Dec. 10.
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Passengers flying to Mérida stuck on wait lists
Flights from Mexico City to Mérida are sold out. All week, airlines have reported no seats available to get directly to the capital of Yucatán.
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Yucatecan restaurants named among Mexico’s finest
Not all of Yucatán’s best restaurants are in Mérida. Small-town restaurant Kinich was chosen as one of the best 120 in Mexico by the Mexican Culinary Guide.
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Chicxulub Crater studies reveal rising sea levels
“Between 18,000 and 23,000 years ago, the Yucatán Peninsula was literally bigger,” said a smiling scientist who was part of April’s study team on the Gulf of Mexico.
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Limp Bizkit suddenly cancels Mérida show
Fred Durst fans are promised refunds and a return in 2017.
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The Centro Histórico cleanup, by the numbers
Wonder how much gum a crew of city workers can scrape up in a month downtown? Now you know.
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It’s beginning to look like Christmas in Mérida
The city has unpacked and touched up its cache of wintry pines, snowmen, Santa Claus figures, sleds and nativity scenes. You know what that means.
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Mérida voted best gourmet destination for 2nd time
Once again, Mérida beat out Mexico City, Puebla and Oaxaca in a readers’ poll for the best gourmet destination in Mexico.
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6,000 marchers on Sunday for Revolution Day
Mexico’s Día de la Revolución, or Revolution Day, will bring over 6,000 people — from school children to members of the military — to the streets on Sunday.
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Video: The Showcase of Homes’ most modern casa
The 8th Showcase of Homes was a huge hit, bringing together examples of old Yucatán and modern Mérida into one self-guided tour.
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Yucatán is the safest state in the country. Here’s why.
Investment in infrastructure and security has paid off in Yucatán, Milenio reports.
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Centro hotel shut down, owners facing charges
Facing San Juan Park, a new boutique hotel called Mansion Mansión Lavanda has been shut down for allegedly operating without proper permits.
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For Historic Center, new lights and fresh paint
The city will replace 430 street lights in the Historic Center as the 21st annual facade-rescue program begins.
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Marco Zamudio brings realism back to painting
When Marco Zamudio Renaissance-type work come on view here, art lovers will get a close look at the techniques of one of Mexico’s most renowned painters.
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2 cruise ship arrivals canceled in Progreso
As the Carnival Liberty suffers from mechanical issues, Progreso loses business on Nov. 14 and 26.
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How to verify the inspector at your door is legit
While the state sends out anti-mosquito brigades, you can tell for sure if the inspector at your door is real or an imposter.
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Let mosquitoes breed, face jail time under new law
Penalties for non-compliance with a new anti-mosquito law start with warning, then a fine, seizing the property, and even 36 hours in police custody.
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Yucatecans in the U.S. prepare for possible return
With the unexpected victory of Donald Trump in the presidential election, members of the Yucatecan community residing in the U.S. are living in uncertain times.
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Last call for ‘Chemas’ as more trendy cantinas flourish
Another no-nonsense traditional corner cantina has closed while owners experiment with trendier concepts.
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9 out of 10 tourists in survey happy with Mérida
A study by the University of Yucatán reported that nine of every 10 tourists who visit Merida are satisfied with the destination. Nearly all would come back.
That’s all for now
That’s all for now