Volkswagen dealerships across Mexico are preparing to celebrate Vocho Fest 2025 on June 22, marking World Beetle Day with a nationwide tribute to one of the country’s most iconic automobiles. The automotive company’s official portal announced that this national celebration honors the vehicle that has shaped generations since its mass production began in Germany in…
Thousands gathered Saturday at the Monument to the Homeland for the Yucatán Pride March 2025 in Mérida. The annual event began at 3 p.m. as participants assembled on Paseo de Montejo with rainbow flags, banners, and in many cases, outrageous and colorful attire. And unlike last year, the sun held out — which is essential when…
Let’s be honest. Chetumal doesn’t have the most exciting reputation. Many Mexicans barely remember it exists. This unassuming city is the capital of Quintana Roo, but overshadowed by flashier neighbors like Cancún and Playa del Carmen. But here’s a secret: I have a soft spot for Chetumal. No, it’s not a dreamy honeymoon spot, but…
Decoding Maya hieroglyphs took years of effort, study, and collaboration by scholars worldwide. Though there are still some large gaps in our understanding of this ancient script, strides in machine learning and artificial intelligence are narrowing the gap. But the human element continues to be far from irrelevant. It is, as municipal archaeologist Eduardo Puga…
Embroidery in Yucatán goes beyond its role in fashion and daily life. Here, it carries deep spiritual significance.
As the first ice pops melted, authorities issued a chilly reminder: reproducing any pre-Hispanic art without permission is a no-no.
Teachers in Yucatán blocked a highway and the airport, and are now camping out on Mérida’s main square. Here is the conflict, in context.
Francisco Toledo’s Papalotes (kites in Nahuatl) take “flight” at Casa de Montejo, a 16th-century architectural jewel in Mérida’s Plaza Grande. Los Papalotes de Toledo is a whimsical exhibition celebrating the kites of artist Francisco Toledo (1940–2019). The show has captivated attendees at several venues across the country with its fusion of artistry and cultural heritage….
Mérida’s colonial streets and plazas will come alive in June (not May) with La Noche Blanca 2025. Here’s why it’s worth waiting for.
Tourism officials brought YouTube superstar Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, to Yucatán. And yes, he delivered a ton of media attention following his recent expedition to Mexico’s ancient Maya ruins. With that attention has come substantial backlash, from ordinary citizens all the way to the presidential palace. The May 10 video, “I Explored 2,000…
Mexico has sued Google for updating its maps platforms, renaming the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America.” The name change followed an edict from President Trump and appears only for users in the United States. The body of water has been called the Gulf of Mexico for over 400 years. Recent polls, including one…
Only an hour away from Mahahual’s hordes of rowdy cruisegoers, this tiny fishing village feels like the final frontier of Mexico’s Caribbean Riviera — because in a very real sense, it is.
In the Ateneo Peninsular, the new Tren Maya Museum showcases archaeological artifacts recovered during the construction of the Maya train. Though this new museum comprises three good-sized exhibition rooms, it takes up just a fraction of Mérida’s grand Ateneo Peninsular, which is adjacent to the Cathedral and across from the Plaza Grande. It is also…
We have four questions for artist-writer-storyteller Assata Akil about her career and philosophy. And about her fierce fictional character, IFE.
When Juan Pueblo shares his canvas with other artists, he thinks about how rappers work. “In rap, there is always collaboration between artists. If musicians can do it, why not painters?” says the effusive Mérida-born painter, whose full name is Juan Pablo Quintal García. “I’ve always wanted to be an artist, and I think, more…
The Lacandon Maya (meaning “true people” in their language) are an Indigenous group living in the Lacandon Jungle
American lensman Earl Leaf is known for his candid photos of Hollywood stars. He also captured some rare images of Merida in 1952
After years of planning and construction, the United States will officially open its impressive new U.S. Consulate in Mérida, Yucatán, on Tuesday, May 6. The modern, high-security facility, located behind Harbor Mall in the Via Montejo development north of the city, replaces the previous consulate on Calle 60 closer to Centro. This architectural marvel represents…
From a young age, Iván Ramírez Gamboa was captivated by classic cartoons like Looney Tunes, where the visual humor and expressiveness of characters like the Road Runner spoke louder than dialogue. Unlike popular series of the time, such as “Dragon Ball,” cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny inspired him with their dynamism and simplicity. But all…
In the crisp morning air of Feb. 1, 1928, Yucatán Gov. Dr. Álvaro Torre Díaz stood proudly before a crowd gathered to witness a revolutionary moment in Mérida’s urban development. Marking the second anniversary of his administration, the governor inaugurated the José Dolores Patrón Workers’ Colony — a neighborhood that today is nestled among some…
Belize City is far from a sanitized tourist paradise. It’s raw, real, and full of character. Here you will find Belize’s largest urban center, a lively, unpolished hub where Caribbean rhythms, an ancient Maya past, colonial history, and modern Belizean life collide. The city has seen major improvements in recent years, with better roads and…
What would you call Coachella if it were in Yucatán? We may soon find out. Yucatán’s Secretary of Economy and Labor, Ermilo Barrera Novelo, has proposed large-scale music festivals in Yucatán. The official posted on his X account asking whether Yucatán should host music festivals comparable to the billion-peso Tecate Pa’l Norte in Monterrey and…
Few people in history can be said to have had a legacy as consequential as Gonzalo Guerrero, the Spanish Conquistador who turned Maya chief and father to a new people. Significant gaps exist in what we know about Gonzalo Guerrero’s life, but what we know is remarkable, considering the man lived 500 years ago. From…
The controversial Fyre Festival 2 Mexico, a promised sequel to a disastrous 2017 attempt at a high-end music event, has been scuttled. That’s according to recent communications sent to ticket holders. The event was initially scheduled to run from May 30 to June 2 in the Riviera Maya‘s northernmost playground, Playa del Carmen. Ticket purchasers…
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