A boutique hotel in Bacalar is redefining sustainable hospitality, and it’s made Time Magazine’s 2024 World’s Greatest Places list. Designed by renowned Mexico City architect Frida Escobedo, Boca de Agua features 22 treehouse-style villas immersed in the jungle on the Lagoon of Seven Colors. With 90% of the property’s 82 acres left untouched, the incorporation…
In just eight years, 3 billion cubic meters of water concessions have been granted in the Yucatán Peninsula. If this trend continues, available water resources will be overallocated within two years, potentially increasing human use and consumption costs, according to Alejandro López Tamayo, general director of Centinelas de Agua, or Water Sentinels in English. López…
Several prominent buildings in Mérida’s Centro have been listed for sale. Asking prices range from MX$15 to 300 million (or approximately US$825,000 to $16.5 million). One such property is the former site of a popular auto parts business across from Parque Santiago. The distinctive and sprawling three-story Torre building could be converted to offices, a…
Jair Avalos López, a student at Arizona State University, received the National Health Journalism Award, highlighting the importance of improving the health system and strengthening HIV care in Yucatán and throughout the country. Yucatán has had one of Mexico’s highest HIV rates. Since 1983, 12,000 cases have been reported. The true number is generally believed to…
As Progreso’s summer vacation season officially began Saturday — following a delay caused by Beryl — local authorities have confirmed that breathalyzer checkpoints will not be reinstated during this period. The checkpoints, meant to weed out drunk drivers, were first suspended in April after businesses said they were clogging traffic, frustrating drivers, and hurting the local…
Not everyone is aware that they are posing for British photographer Paul Trevor.
The Yucatán hurricane season is definitely on early. Depending on which computer model you believe, the Peninsula could be hit with the first of several hurricanes this weekend. While we keep an eye on Beryl, here’s a brief history to put this possibly rocky hurricane season in context. The Yucatán Peninsula has weathered its share…
The time has come for Consul General Dorothy Ngutter to move on to her next assignment. It’s been a quick but productive three years since the well-loved diplomat arrived during the pandemic crisis. “This has been a unique assignment,” Ngutter told La Jornada Maya. “The opportunity to lead this team and represent my country here…
The Va y Ven Transportation System’s Show Route, launched Saturday, offers the public a comfortable, safe, and free way to attend concerts at the Foro GNP Seguros. Concertgoer Miguel Pérez praised the Show Route as a convenient, worry-free option for enjoying shows, noting the significant savings compared to taking a taxi. The Yucatán Transportation Agency…
The first non-stop flight from LAX to MID has already sold out. The announcement of a new Viva Aerobus route connecting Los Angeles and Yucatán was announced just yesterday. The highly anticipated route to Los Angeles, a long-pursued goal of Yucatán tourism officials, is being introduced as a seasonal offering during the holidays, commencing on…
Mérida has experienced a deluge of historic proportions. Meteorologist Juan Ernesto Vázquez Montalvo reported that Sunday’s rainfall was the second heaviest recorded in the city, surpassed only by Hurricane Isidoro in 2002. While not as prolonged, the rains were copious and lightning was frequent. According to Vázquez Montalvo, the northeast region of Mérida received 7.1…
As overdevelopment at Isla Holbox continues, the fragile resort destination on the north coast of the Yucatán Peninsula is suffering from its own success. After holding off massive Cancún-style development, Isla Holbox replaced its urban development plan with a Sustainable Tourism Management Plan in 2014. By 2016, however, the island was out of control. The…
The talented dancer Daniel Moo Vázquez dreams of taking his talent from Yucatán to the world. At just 12 years old, Daniel was selected to represent Mexico at the World Tap Championship in Prague in October of this year. To achieve this, he organized an online fundraiser with the support of the community to help…
The city says they pose a danger, and promise that 80 newer trees will replace them.
When traveling east on the Mérida-Valladolid toll-free highway, about 20 kilometers before reaching Pisté, some disheveled old signs point you in the direction of the archaeological site of Yaxuná, Yucatán. The small towns you will pass on your way are beautiful, though a little run down. The area is full of old haciendas, cenotes, and…
In a ceremony held at the Museo del Mundo Maya, embroiderers and UNESCO presented a plan to safeguard Yucatán embroidery, an initiative aimed at preserving Maya cultural heritage. “The Safeguarding Plan aligns with the 2003 UNESCO convention mandating the protection of cultural manifestations. It outlines 10 protection measures and strategies to ensure the safeguarding of…
Manufacturers and sellers of hammocks are in a struggle to stay in business, threatening the future of an iconic symbol of Yucatecan living.
The Special Prosecutor’s Office for Property Crimes, with support from an aggressive police presence, secured four resort properties in the coastal area of Tulum. Dozens of tourists and employees were evicted from the properties. The reason for the raid was not disclosed. The incident, which took place unexpectedly before 10 a.m. Thursday, drew attention due…
The Yucatán Peninsula is experiencing a brutal heat wave that’s drawing attention to the region’s vulnerability to a changing climate.
Throughout history, Yucatán has grappled with the cyclical nature of drought.
With recent news of a powerful magnitude 7.2 earthquake that struck Mexico, shaking buildings in the capital and sending people running out into the street, one might wonder about Yucatan’s history with such a natural disaster.
Merida’s got the meats, but a growing demand for vegetarian and vegan options has restaurants getting creative and serving plant-based deliciousness.
A certified personal trainer, vegan activist, and professional dancer/choreographer, JJ is a definite “it girl” of hip-hop dance cardio workouts.
Knowing just how close Yucatán came to becoming part of the US is an important reminder of Yucatán’s independence
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