Over Yucatán, only a partial solar eclipse, but still a risk to eyes
Although far from the “path of totality,” today’s solar eclipse will be partially visible over Yucatán.
Yucatecan-born soprano returns to her ‘Roots’
It is fitting that the recital “The Essence of My Roots” is returning to where soprano Claudia Rodríguez was born.
Tekit’s fair positions city as Mexico’s capital of the guayabera
Some time after the henequen era ended, Tekit’s businessmen landed upon another industry that is also closely identified with Yucatecan culture: making guayaberas.
Cantón exhibit picks the flowers of Mexican culture
Starting with an opening reception Friday evening, 230 pieces will be on view, including pre-Hispanic works, paintings, lithographs, textiles and contemporary pop art, all demonstrating how Mexico has perceived and represented flowers.
In its 2nd year, Huevos Motuleños fair draws huge crowds
In two years, a weekend festival celebrating this city’s famed breakfast dish attracted tourists from as far away as Mexico City.
Canadian couple hands over cache of Mayan artifacts
A Canadian couple living here has released 179 archaeological pieces — from ancient vessels to stone pedestals — to the National Institute of Anthropology and History.
Workshop painters exhibit their art at Posada Toledo
Oils, acrylics and drawings — all the fruits of an artists’ workshop — will be on public view starting 8 p.m. Friday at the Galería Posada Toledo.
Noche Blanca attendance high despite the rain
Rain didn’t stop Saturday’s Noche Blanca celebrations, although some of the biggest outdoor events had to be rescheduled.
Choices, choices for music lovers at Noche Blanca this Saturday
Noche Blanca this Saturday has two particularly big acts, but they won’t overshadow all the 40-odd other free events scattered throughout the city.
Noche Blanca returns with art and music all around
The historic center’s sprawling celebration of art and culture returns Saturday, June 10.
All the best of Mérida, lovingly set to music
Will a love ballad called “Mi Canto a Mérida,” or “My Song to Mérida,” catch on?
U.S.-Mexico poetry conference returns to Mérida
Poets from Mexico and the United States have gathered in Mexico for the last six years, most recently in Oaxaca. In 2018, it’s Mérida’s turn.
Long lines deter drivers from updating their license plates
With a deadline just 47 days away, seven out of 10 drivers have yet to most swap out their old license plates.
Set clocks ahead 1 hour this weekend
Most people in Mexico will set their clocks ahead one hour this weekend as Daylight Saving Time begins.
Canadian tourist nearly loses foot after delaying care
Waiting to come home to look after an infection nearly cost a Manitoba man his foot.
‘Lunar Bubbles’ light up the Plaza Grande
The FILUX International Festival of Lights begins conspicuously with a “Lunar Garden” on the Plaza Grande.
Helmets could slash alarming fatal road accidents
Every day and a half, someone dies on the road in Yucatán. Most of them involve motorcycles, in a culture that resists helmets.
After 16 years, a final deadline for Museo del Mestizaje
After 16 years, builders have been ordered to finally finish work at the Museo del Mestizaje and hand over the keys.
La Plancha tour promotes ‘Central Park’ concept
The public is invited to see firsthand why community leaders are excited about the prospect of a 60-acre Central Park in the Centro.
Book fair returns with English-language authors
For the first time, the FILEY book fair will feature a bilingual panel of three English-language writers from Mérida’s expat community.
“Love Letters” unsealed at the Mérida English Library
Under the tropical sky of the Mérida English Library garden, a well-loved play was performed off-off-off-very-off Broadway. But “Love Letters” transformed the Mérida stage, into another world.
Winner named in Yucatán travel-tip contest
Uncrowded ruins, hidden cenotes and authentic places to eat were among the Yucatán travel secrets shared in a Guardian contest.
Five days of painting for a one-day art gallery
A group of watercolor painters will be painting together around Mérida for the next five days, and sell their works on Saturday.
Music Palace will be singing by year’s end — report
Believe it or not, the construction site behind the Church of the Third Order will be a gleaming, modern Palace of Music by the end of the year.
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