Local authorities in Campeche have announced the commencement of construction on the new Light Rail project, which will link the city’s Historic Center to the Tren Maya station. Spanning 15 kilometers with 14 planned stations, the project aims to enhance transportation infrastructure in the region and drive economic and tourism growth. Monterrey is the only…
Celebrated writer and journalist Elena Poniatowska has spoken out against the proposed 2025 Federal Expenditure Budget (PPEF), which includes a 30% reduction in funding for Mexican culture. Calling the move “very serious,” the 2013 Cervantes Prize winner expressed her concerns on social media and during a roundtable discussion at the announcement of the II SOPHIA-FILCO…
The 14th edition of the Mérida Showcase of Homes focuses on one single architect, Henry Ponce, who is celebrating 30 years in business. The self-guided tour, on Sunday, Nov. 24, aims to highlight not only the Historic Center but also the architectural richness of three traditional neighborhoods in Mérida: Itzimná, Col. México, and Alcalá Martín….
This is our 11th year compiling a Thanksgiving Day dining guide. Just when we thought this feature had outlived its usefulness, we started getting requests for an update. The options are more plentiful than ever before. So again, with apologies to our Canadian readers who have already celebrated, here’s the latest roundup of turkey and trimmings options…
Where better to display a collection of over 200 gramophones, phonographs and music boxes than in one of the Centro’s grandest Art Nouveau townhomes? Until now a private residence, Casa Modeon Mérida invites visitors to view a most unlikely collection of mint-condition musical antiques documenting the music industry’s evolution from 1820 to 1930. The exhibition…
Artist Angel Chen explores the profound impact of landscape on human psychology in her new exhibition, “Prima Materia.” Inspired by the unique geology of the Yucatán Peninsula – a 66 million-year-old crater – Chen’s work invites viewers to connect with their environment physically and emotionally. Through photographs, paintings, ceramics, and installations, “Prima Materia” highlights the…
By Trey Speegle For years, Ric Best never really needed a physical art studio, as he did work strictly in the digital realm. With space at a premium, Best says, “It was easier than painting while I was in New York City.” Four years ago, one of the main attractions in moving to Mérida was…
We asked our readers to vote on their favorite places to eat and drink in Yucatán. We learned a lot as over 4,000 readers chose the Top 2 or 3 in each of over 20 categories. Some votes were soooooo close, and some were a total surprise. But here we go. Special thanks to Tracey…
Gossip is the fuel that powers Mérida’s reputation for safety. At least, that’s the theory posited by a top security official from a city dealing with violence and drugs. Not everyone is thrilled with that analysis. Raúl Tassinari González, Secretary of Public Security at Playa del Carmen, said in an interview that “there is less crime…
Expect to see the Yucatán Symphony Orchestra (OSY) perform free programs featuring Mexican composers at the Parque la Plancha amphitheater. This contrasts with previous programs at the regal Peón Contreras theater, with box-office sales, box seats, and music featuring Brahms and Mozart. State officials affirmed “unwavering support” for the orchestra. This commitment follows a period…
In her own words, Hacienda Subin co-owner Laura Kirar dissects the details of her newly finished Morocco Room When I began the restoration of our hacienda in the Yucatán, I knew it would be a challenge to honor the history while bringing in my own design sensibilities. The house is over 300 years old, with…
Editor’s note: Robert Kimsey was in his late 80s when we interviewed him for Issue 6 in 2022. After learning that he recently passed away, we searched our archive for the article so we could post it today. The story of his life with his loving wife, Tonia, is worth repeating. In their 80s, this…
Artist Monica Rezman’s transition to Mérida was prompted by the growing challenges of maintaining her Chicago home while frequently traveling. “I went back to put my house on the market because I’m just going back too much to take care of it,” she explains. In 2018, after an extensive search, Monica found a property in…
Previously, we asked people for some expert Airbnb advice. The question was about income-property essentials to include in a rental home. Now, we’re learning what not to offer in a short-term Airbnb. Here’s what they have removed and why: What would you add? Which piece of advice do you disagree with? Let us know at…
Magaly del Roció Pech Chuc learned the secrets of Maya food from her mother, Justina Chuc Can, a cook in the community of Xpichil, where the pair run a restaurant. But Magaly laments the difficulty in finding ingredients such as ibes, a type of bean grown in milpas, or corn fields. “There are ingredients that…
Starting Friday, Sept. 20, the Tren Maya, or Maya Train, will begin operating sections 5 and 6, connecting Playa del Carmen with Felipe Carrillo Puerto. This new rail service is designed to improve regional transportation and offers a range of fare options, including local and premier classes. Tickets are now available through the official Maya…
After its radical renovation over the last few months and ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, all eyes are on the Plaza Grande in Mérida. This historic square has been a Maya shrine, a site for pledging allegiance to Spanish kings, where colonial gallows stood, and the epicenter of citizen protests and festive celebrations. Its…
Target, the famous American department store chain, put an end to rumors online that they are opening stores Mexico. The Target corporation has arrived in Mexico, and is hiring, but it’s just some small offices in Mexico City to handle logistical and strategic aspects of the company, supporting its main operation in the United States….
One of Yucatán’s more personable public figures, Rommel Pacheco, has caught the eye of Mexico’s president-elect. Claudia Sheinbaum has picked the 38-year-old former Olympic diver and federal deputy as the next head of the National Commission for Physical Culture and Sports (Conade). On his popular social media accounts, Pacheco describes himself as an athlete, public…
Cancer remains a leading cause of death worldwide, with cervical cancer being one of the most preventable yet still one of the most deadly, said Dr. John P. Díaz, a leading gynecologic oncologist at Baptist Health in Miami. While taking a break from a medical conference in Mérida, our conversation illuminated a global disparity in…
A 10-foot-long snake climbing power lines in one of Mérida’s most crowded areas was electrocuted in the most public way possible. The boa constrictor left dozens of businesses without electricity and had to be taken down by an electric utility crew in the San Benito market area. The reptile was on the roof of a…
The psychological thriller “Blink Twice,” Zoë Kravitz’s directorial debut, has intrigued critics. “A seriously effective, incisive thriller which establishes Zoë Kravitz as a bold directorial talent, and shows you a side of Channing Tatum that you’ve never seen before,” wrote a top Rotten Tomatoes critic. “A marvelous psycho-thriller, packed with an amazing cast, astounding film…
Lea Garza, a 16-year-old musical talent whose budding career we have enjoyed following since she was 12, will give a concert as part of the Festival Internacional Héctor Herrera Cholo. The tribute to the famed Mexican comedian “Cholo”, begins 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 when Garza will perform at the Armonía-Cenit concert at the Palacio…
More than 200 baby hawksbill sea turtles were released Saturday afternoon from the port of Sisal as part of the Yucatan government’s efforts to protect and conserve local wildlife and the environment. The release’s goal is to reintegrate the turtles into their natural habitat. Upon reaching adulthood, the turtles will return to the Yucatán coast…
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