Yucatán recaptures record for largest cochinita pibil
Today, cochinita is being served, typical for a Sunday morning. But this is a special cochinita pibil. It’s an official Guinness Book record-breaker.
Rolling Stones add Cuba to their Latin tour
The Rolling Stones will perform a groundbreaking concert in Havana, the first-ever open-air concert in Cuba by a British rock band.
Saturday Night Ride: Biciruta expands
Mérida’s famous Sunday-morning community bike ride, which attracts families to the Paseo de Montejo each Sunday morning, has launched a monthly Saturday-night version.
Fishermen blame oil rigs for whale death
Biologists and biology students will perform an autopsy on the fin whale found in Progreso, but fishermen who found it have their own theory.
Stranded whale towed ashore
Apparently for the first time in Yucatán’s recorded history, a huge whale more than 5 meters long washed ashore in Progreso.
Uber signing up drivers in Mérida
Looking for a little extra income, at least 50 people attended the first day of Uber’s recruitment drive at the Hotel Fiesta Inn near the Siglo XXI Convention Center.
Monarch butterflies on the rebound
While still below levels recorded two decades ago, two recent surveys show North America’s monarch butterflies are on a rebound.
Uber to shake up taxi trade in Mérida
Uber, the ride-sharing program that has provoked protests in Mexico City, will expand to six new cities, including Mérida.
Hidden Chicxulub data finally released
Now analysis of commercial oil drilling data—denied to the academic community until recently—offers the first detailed look at how the Chicxulub impact reshaped the Gulf of Mexico, the Smithsonian reports.
New water meters won’t tempt thieves
As many as 12,000 more water meters will be replaced, switching from bronze and copper to plastic, to deter future thefts.
Xmatkuil fairgrounds to be amusement park
In two years the Xmatkuil fairgrounds — used chiefly today for the November state fair and Carnaval in February — will become a park amusements with extreme games, a water park and new rodeo.
The bright side of Mexico’s economy
While oil production is falling, gains in auto production and consumer spending are helping give Mexico the fastest growth among major economies in Latin America and an expansion that’s quicker than several large oil producers.
Homeowners welcome mosquito brigades
Unlike past campaigns, state officials report that residents have been generally receptive to the 5,500-person brigade going door-to-door to prevent the proliferation of mosquitoes that spread dengue, chikungunya and zika.
Here come the mosquito warriors
With a mission to visit half a million properties throughout the state, more than 5,500 uniformed mosquito warriors will swarm 106 municipalities to prevent future cases of dengue, chikungunya and zika.
Share a photo, win a trip to Mérida
Win a trip to Mérida with all expenses paid, just for sharing a funny, romantic or creative photo of yourselves on Facebook.
Mérida among Forbes’ top 3 for investment
For at least the third time, Forbes Magazine has named Mérida as one of the three best Mexican cities in which to live and invest.
Mérida Restaurant Week: 150 destinations, $99 dishes
Here’s a chance to sample the offerings from chefs you have been putting off visiting. At least 150 restaurants will offer $99 dishes for Mérida Restaurant Week beginning Monday, Feb. 29.
Fresh face for Kukulcán Alamo stadium
The Leones de Yucatán’s baseball stadium is in line for some fancy upgrades before the 2016 season begin in April.
Mexico escapes blame in ‘weird’ peso slide
Mexico’s peso sank to a record low on Tuesday, and the decline is expected to continue. But who to blame, if you’re earning money in pesos?
Casting call for cenote swimmers in Tulum
The Travel Channel show “Top Secret Swimming Holes” is coming to Tulum and they’re casting expats and visitors who like to swim in the region’s famous cenotes.
New restorations begin at Casa de Montejo
Historic Casa de Montejo is getting another facelift. Its ornate facade will be cleared of cables, lamps and 15 years’ worth of dust, grime and bird droppings.
Fewer vendors crowding city sidewalks
The number of sidewalk vendors in the city center has fallen by 70 percent, and organized flea markets are said to be the reason.
Direct flights to Havana to be restored
Direct flights between Havana and Mérida will resume after many years, La Jornada Maya reports. An official announcement is expected in April.
A mother’s legacy of tamales in Santa Ana
For over 20 years, Ismael Chan Caamal has been dedicated to selling tamales in the Santa Ana neighborhood. But his business’s history goes back even further.
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