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Video: Beyond the Templo Mayor: Archaeology in the CDMX Metro Area

ByCarlos Rosado van der Gracht

The following is a lecture by Carlos Rosado van der Gracht (yours truly) at the Mérida English Library on Urban Archaeology in the Mexico City Metropolitan area.

Beyond the Templo Mayor — Carlos Rosado van der Gracht

For full articles on the specific archaeological sites covered in this video click here.

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After Merida man loses his life to COVID, family holds raffle to pay hospital bill

ByYucatán Magazine

The family of a Merida man who died from COVID-19 is now scrambling to pay an 800,000-peso hospital bill. Esteban Adolfo Carrera spent 18 days in a private hospital, including eight days on a ventilator, before he died. The bill is equivalent to US$36,000. Relatives are raising funds with a raffle, selling 250-peso tickets on…

City joins fight against Mayan Train tunnel, backs park at La Plancha

City joins fight against Mayan Train tunnel, backs park at La Plancha

ByYucatán Magazine

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Mexico seeks 388% hike in tourist tax as funds for Mayan Train come due

Mexico seeks 388% hike in tourist tax as funds for Mayan Train come due

ByYucatán Magazine

A bill making its way through the federal legislature would increase the immigration services tax by 388%, partly to pay for the Mayan Train. A separate non-resident tax would rise 58% under the measure. If approved, Mexico would charge foreign tourists one of the world’s highest fees. The lower house of Congress already passed the…

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Casa St. Isabela: Remodeled and ready with all the amenities

ByYucatán Studio

In the heart of the La Ermita / San Sebastian neighborhoods, Casa St. Isabela sits on a quiet, residential street that is walking distance to the central square. This lovely 3,000-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-bath home is on a large 11 x 33-meter property with a front fenced garden; a large central, covered terrace; a lily pond;…