Uniprint
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Blessing Ceremony Marks Century of Growth for Mérida Printing Giant
Yucatán Magazine's printer, Uniprint, gets a big blessing

ByYucatán Magazine

Shareholders, executives and employees of Uniprint gathered yesterday for a blessing ceremony at the company’s headquarters in Mérida’s Santa Ana neighborhood. The unassuming facility in the Centro Histórico could easily be missed while driving by, but inside, past two layers of security, lie ultra-modern machinery that print everything from business cards to Yucatán Magazine, which…

It's Not Just Another Café. Cafetería Pop is an Icon and Part of Mérida's Soul.
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It’s Not Just Another Café. Cafetería Pop is an Icon and Part of Mérida’s Soul.

ByCarlos Rosado van der Gracht

Some places simply become part of Mérida’s soul. For over five decades, Cafetería Pop has been one of these places. It’s more than just a café. Cafetería Pop is a gathering point that has witnessed generations unfold. Inaugurated on April 18, 1971, it has become one of Mérida’s most iconic eateries—a time capsule of orange…

Where to Find the Best Barbacoa Hidalguense in Mérida
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Where to Find the Best Barbacoa Hidalguense in Mérida

ByCarlos Rosado van der Gracht

Unlike the grilled meats commonly associated with “barbecue” elsewhere, authentic Mexican barbacoa is entirely different and steeped in tradition and regional variations.  A tradition born from the earth The word barbacoa comes from the Taíno people of the Caribbean, who used it to describe meat cooked over an open fire or in underground pits. When…

Fresko Merida
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Potential Archaeological Find Halts New Fresko Supermarket Next to Costco

ByYucatán Magazine

For 10 years, Costco has had its parking-lot cenote. And its would-be rival next door may have something even bigger. Maybe too big. Construction of a new Fresko supermarket in northern Mérida has become the center of speculation after TikTok users documented what appears to be ancient stone foundations at the building site. The discovery…

A New Time Zone for Yucatán?
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A New Time Zone for Yucatán?

ByYucatán Magazine

The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) has thrown its support behind a proposal to pair Quintana Roo’s time zone with Yucatán’s. The initiative, currently under review by the State Congress after submission to the Energy Ministry, would move the clock forward one hour to Eastern Standard Time. It would also bring Cancún International Airport into a…

Yucatáno Vegano: Hibiscus Pibil and other vegan delights from an El Pueblo Mérida dinner party
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Yucatáno Vegano: Hibiscus Pibil and other vegan delights from an El Pueblo Mérida dinner party

ByYucatán Magazine

Even in the land of meat lovers, a Yucatecan meal can be plant-based, even vegan. A dinner party for friends and neighbors at El Pueblo Mérida held such an affair. Here’s how the in-house chefs brought the right flavors while staying true to host Daniel Cecil Hemingway’s commitment to whole food and plant-based living. The…

Horse-drawn carriages
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New Rules in Place for Mérida Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

ByYucatán Magazine

A plan to restrict horse-drawn carriage rides on the Paseo de Montejo was announced by the Mérida City Council and the Autonomous University of Yucatán (UADY). The primary change restricts carriage operations in the Centro Histórico before 4 p.m., targeting spring and summer’s hottest hours. The measure addresses heat exposure concerns while keeping a favorite…

Heineken Announces Billion-Dollar Investment for New Yucatán Beer Plant
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Heineken Announces Billion-Dollar Investment for New Yucatán Beer Plant

ByYucatán Magazine

Heineken will invest US$2.75 billion to build a beer production facility in Kanasín, outside Mérida, Yucatán. The project represents one of the company’s largest investments in Mexico in recent years. The announcement was made Wednesday during President Claudia Sheinbaum’s morning press conference. The Yucatán beer plant project will create more than 300 direct jobs, 2,500…

Cell phones in Mexico
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Buying a Cellphone in Mexico? You Need a National ID. Here’s How to Get A CURP

ByYucatán Magazine

You will soon need to first get a CURP when purchasing SIM cards, as part of upcoming reforms to the country’s security and telecommunications laws.  The announcement comes as President Claudia Sheinbaum recently fell victim to a cybersecurity breach, highlighting Mexico’s growing digital security challenges. The CURP (Clave Única de Registro de Población) serves as…

Merida traffic

Let’s Talk About How We Got Stuck in Mérida Traffic Hell

ByLee Steele

On a sweltering Friday afternoon, an endless procession of vehicles crawls north to south along Paseo de Montejo, the grand boulevard once compared to Europe’s finest avenues. Traffic stretches from the Justo Sierra statue past the Monumento a la Patria all the way to Prolongacíon Montejo. How do we get out of this mess?

Chocolate caliente in Oaxaca

Love for Mexican Chocolate Goes Far Beyond Just Treats

ByCarlos Rosado van der Gracht

For over three millennia, Mexican chocolate has been so much more than just a treat — it has been a sacred elixir, a currency, and a cultural cornerstone. Nowhere is this rich history more palpable than in places like the Yucatán Peninsula and Oaxaca, where Maya and Zapotec peoples revered cacao as a gift from…

Marijuana is still not fully legal in Mexico, despite what many think.

The Frustratingly Vague Legal Status of Marijuana in Mexico

ByCarlos Rosado van der Gracht

There is no other way to put it: Marijuana legislation in Mexico is a confusing mess. Over the past several years, the country has moved from strict prohibition toward a model stuck between the dominance of black or gray markets and decriminalization.  Instead of the steady progress witnessed in other countries like Canada, Uruguay, and…

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