Warm temps, full moon for Christmas
Nature’s gifts to us all on Christmas are coming…
Thank you all for a wonderful Posada
We pulled it off! It seemed a little bold for our still-new organization to ask people to contribute their money, their time, their stuff. But we gave it a shot.
Chichén Itzá ‘7 Wonders’ status at risk
The archaeological site of Chichén Itzá is at risk of losing its standing as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World because of the hundreds of souvenir venders.
Cooking up a new venture with local bamboo
When we saw Erich Briehl selling bags of charcoal, we figured he was on to something, so we sat down for an interview.
Culture hub debuts in lavender
A vision in lavender and white, the Centro Cultural la Cúpula debuts tomorrow with chamber music, high-end design, cutting-edge art — and a very cool food truck.
New Yucatecos hail from every state
Mexican nationals from every other state, plus a dominant contingent from Mexico City, are moving to Yucatán.
Men’s baseball team adds female pitcher
A baseball team in Mérida has broken the national gender barrier. With her 78-mile-per-hour fastball, Rosa Maria del Castillo, 18, became the first female pitcher in a Mexican semi-pro men’s baseball league.
Modern Music Palace coming to Centro
The sounds of traditional Yucatecan and Mexican folk music will be celebrated in the Palacio de la Música, which was formally unveiled Friday.
Dengue vaccine gains approval in Mexico
Mexican health authorities have approved a dengue vaccine, officials announced yesterday. The drug has undergone testing on over 29,000 patients worldwide.
David Garrett tour to reach Mérida
German violinist David Garrett, whose rock-star status sold out concerts in Mexico last year, returns to the country in March, with Mérida part of the tour.
La Plancha clean-up invigorates volunteers
A brigade of 25 volunteers held a community clean-up of La Plancha, the railway yards that neighbors hope will become a large park space for the city.
Hotels saturating Siglo XXI neighborhood
The Ko’ox hotel chain has opened its third hotel in Mérida, an 18.5-million-peso complex that combines apartments and guest room facing the growing area around the Gran Museo del Mundo Maya and the Siglo XXI Convention Center.
24-hour liquor sales OK’d for holidays
As of Dec. 12, all Six, Oxxos, Extra shops and other convenience stores will be allowed to sell alcohol 24 hours a day, according to an announcement from city hall.
Another U.S. burger chains opens
Not so long after Elevation Burger opened in Mérida’s north, a famous Texas chain has started flipping patties in Altabrisa.
A sneak peek at the AANY art fair
Here is a sneak preview of what’s in store at the AANY Arte A Mano Craft Show this weekend.
Passengers up 30% at Mérida airport
A predicted 30 percent more passengers will pass through the Mérida airport in December. One reason: the new Toronto-Mérida route begins this month,
“La Vida Profunda”: James Brown collection arrives
The exhibition “La Vida Profunda” brings more than fifty selected works of artist James HD Brown to Fundación de Artistas.
Noted: A modern pavilion at Montes Molina
Hailed by architecture critics, a modern colonnade’s 36 slender minimalist columns contrasts strikingly with the neoclassical beauty of the La Quinta Montes Molina Pavilion.
A new look at historic Flor de Santiago
La Flor de Santiago is open again, but its ambiance no longer authentic 1920s Havana, complains one recent visitor who recounted his visit in an article headlined “They destroyed La Flor de Santiago.”
New private hospital due in 2017
Construction of a new, nine-story private medical facility will begin in January north of the periférico, a mile north of the of the City Center mall.
Liquor store owners ask for longer Sunday hours
With December being the most lucrative month for businesses that sell beer, wine and spirits, the city’s Chamber of Commerce will ask the Ministry of Health to allow longer hours for Sunday sales.
Cooler weather is too cold for many locals
The weather right now seems perfect to many of us, but in a region where citizens have acclimated to the heat, some people start shivering this time of year.
Free light show extended once again
Time keeps running out on free tickets to the spectacular Las Noches de Kukulcán show at Chichén Itzá. Now they’re still going to be free into 2016.
Mérida named best gourmet destination
Mérida was called Mexico’s Best Gourmet Destination and Rosas & Xocolate in the capital, and Xixim Hotel in Celestún were named best urban hotel, and best ecotourism hotel, respectively.
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