The memes say it all. Spanish-language social media has exploded with jokes about the Tulum tourism collapse, and the numbers back them up. What was once Mexico’s hottest destination is struggling through its worst season in over a decade. Hotel occupancy in coastal Tulum dropped to just 30% this summer, according to Quintana Roo tourism…
Another shopping mall in Mérida is in the works. It is moving closer to reality in northern Mérida, as developers seek environmental approval for the latest addition to the city’s expanding retail landscape. The 31-store mall would sit on Calle 17 between Avenida Correa Rachó and Calle 6-A in the Gustavo Díaz Ordaz neighborhood, directly…
Abarrotes Dunosusa has grown from a small bakery supplier in downtown Mérida to one of southeastern Mexico’s largest grocery chains, with nearly 560 stores across five states and more than 5,000 employees. The company began operations on June 25, 1969, just four days after registering with Mexico’s tax authority, in a modest warehouse on Calle…
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…
This allows restaurants and bars to operate as usual on Saturday until just before midnight. Then they reopen at 6 on Sunday.
At the foot of Paseo de Montejo lies El Pueblo, a luxury guest house born from a serendipitous vacation in 2011. Here’s the story of how this present-day oasis came to be.
While numerous new hotels are under construction across Mérida, one has decided to close up shop after fewer than five years. Grupo Mundo Imperial announced it will end operations at the Wayam Mundo Imperial Urban Design hotel in Mérida, Yucatán, on Thursday. This marks the end of the group’s first venture outside Acapulco. The property,…
He moves like a dancer as he circles the chair, darting in and out to snip a bit here, a touch there. With each snip, there’s an artistic flourish—a flip of his scissors around his pinkie that makes you realize something special is happening. Some travelers seek out exotic food, while others visit museums or…
Nominate your favorite place or professional as we begin our first-ever Best of Yucatán contest.
Liberty Networks, an internet infrastructure company serving Latin America and the Caribbean, has opened a new connection point in Mérida. This will provide faster speeds, better reliability, and easier connections to the United States for businesses in the region. The new point of presence (PoP) is part of Florida-based Liberty Networks’ ongoing investment in the…
Which restaurant makes the most authentic pasta dish? Which rock band fills you most with joy? Which cantina or bar calls your name when you want to get out of the house? Which hair salon handles your highlights best?
While we wrap our heads around the loss of one of Mérida’s most influential foreign residents, we learn more about where she has been and where she’s going.
Oaxaca is known to foodies for its unique flavors, great street food, and mole. A flight of moles instead of beer is not unusual. Sandunga Cocina Tradicional Oaxaqueña has been bringing Oaxaca’s techniques and flavors to Mérida’s Centro for about a year. However, between COVID and the road construction on Calle 47, one might not…
Over two decades of real estate experience and her deep involvement in the community lead both buyers and sellers to consider Yury Di Pasquale a trusted and knowledgeable professional. During a visit to the Slow Food Market, we discussed both her personal and professional philosophies. Where are you from originally, and how did you end…
It’s barely noon on Sunday, and El Bolero Piano Bar is packed. A young woman is belting out show tunes, and the kitchen is turning out croque madames and hotcakes for the brunch crowd, where mimosas have already been served. A Greenwich Village tradition has finally come to Yucatán’s capital city, and it’s not even…
Tonya and Ebony moved with their families to Mérida, Mexico, to uncover their family’s history and heal after the passing of their mother, Patsy. The result: a fresh, new business, fittingly called Patsy’s Daughters Moved Abroad. It was Patsy who inspired Tonya and Ebony to seek a new life in another country. The first in…
Time was short for Health Ha’s hole-in-the-wall location facing Santa Ana park. After just a year in business, its monthly rent nearly tripled to over 22,000 pesos (around US$1,300) — well more than the owner can afford from selling smoothies, fruit bowls, and waffles. So owner Wendy Garrido Arroyo’s upbeat attitude will serve her well as…
The complex will have a positive impact on the lives of 96,000 potential visitors in a pleasant environment, surrounded by multiple green areas.
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