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…
Part of what makes Mesoamerican archaeology so spectacular is its vast scope. Whether we are talking about architecture, climate, or geology — this amazing region runs the gamut. These extremes are especially evident the further one gets from the regions one often thinks of as the cultural cores of Mesoamerica — for example, the Maya…
Though Durango is not known as a big tourism destination, the solar eclipse brought folks from all over the world to the capital city of the state of the same name.
In some parts of the world, coconut water can be quite expensive, but fortunately, here in Yucatán, it can be had for a bargain.
The discovery of a likely ritual site within a cave in Yucatán is giving the archaeological community something to think about.
The air route between Mérida and Atlanta returned on Thursday, as promised. Flights appear to be daily for the time being, but so far are more sporadically scheduled into the summer low season. So fliers have three Eastern Seaboard destinations to choose from: Miami, Orlando or Atlanta. Dallas and Houston also connect to Mérida. But…
The king and queen of Sweden decided not to hop the Tren Maya after all, but we can only speculate why. The train ride to Uxmal was scheduled for Tuesday, but they went by car instead, with no official statement to explain the change. Media outlets pointed out that environmentalists had pressured them to skip…
It is too early to argue whether or not the Tren Maya will be able to live up to its promise, but as things stand now, it is evident that it still has a long way to go.
The museum covers nearly 30,000 square feet and is equipped with a visitor’s center and state-of-the-art museography, which includes exhibits and headphones for virtual guided visits.
A fire at the archaeological site Dzoyilá burned aside dry grass and weeds that covered Maya temples that had become overgrown with brush. Contained in Fracc. Granjas in Mérida’s south, behind the Leones baseball stadium, Dzoyilá was a small Mayan residential area that archaeologists say was inhabited for nearly 1,300 years starting around 300 BCE….
Powerful gusts of winds up to 75 miles per hour slammed into the Yucatán Peninsula on Monday,
Double-Doubles and Timbits are on their way to several major mexican cities.
Mexico is officially home to 187 Prehispanic archaeological sites, but not all of them are truly open to the public.
Getting into Monica Rezman’s studio from the street takes a minute or two. It’s on a busy Mérida road in the Centro, and the contemporary house she built behind it in 2021-22 is set way at the back of the deep property, with a garden in the space in between, so it’s a bit of…
If you plan to explore Yucatán’s Puuc region in the near term, better bring along some toilet paper.
In this video presentation hosted at the Mérida English Library, our editor covers the archaeology of the Mexico City Metropolitan Area beyond the tourist hotspots.
Yucatán Magazine‘s “Celebrations” issue launch party raised 100,000 pesos (almost $US6,000) after a generous and anonymous couple matched the event’s proceeds with their own donation. The funds go to Ester y Liza, a nonprofit that provides spay and neuter services throughout Yucatán. “The donations and pure joy and enthusiasm around this event reflect the commitment…
The new terminal will have dedicated passenger loading zones and amenities like free WiFi, benches, and bathrooms.
Dia de Reyes, also known as Epiphany, is a Catholic holiday celebrated on Jan. 6 each year. It commemorates the visit of the three wise men to the baby Jesus and their gift-giving.
Tickets in the direction to Campeche and Cancún are now on sale at the station in Valladolid,
The Kukulcán Alamo baseball stadium will get a major-league remodel fit for the Leones de Yucatán.
Scores of travelers looking to travel to or from Mérida are discovering at bus stations that their desired seats have been sold out.
Discussions to establish a maritime connection between Yucatán and Cuba are underway, according to Cuban consul for the Yucatán Peninsula, Rasiel Calvo Morgolles.
Airlines already operating out of Tulum’s new airport include Viva Aerobus and Aeromexico
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