Big Facelift for Already Beautiful Mérida’s Plaza Grande
Major renovations at Mérida’s main square kicked off with a flurry of heavy machinery on Calle 63.
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Durango’s Enigmatic La Ferrería is Mesoamerica’s Northernmost Archaeological Site
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…
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Refreshing and Good for You: The Benefits Of Coconut Water
In some parts of the world, coconut water can be quite expensive, but fortunately, here in Yucatán, it can be had for a bargain.
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Ritual Cave Paintings in Yucatán Pose New Questions
The discovery of a likely ritual site within a cave in Yucatán is giving the archaeological community something to think about.
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Direct Atlanta-Mérida Flights Are Back
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…
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Swedish Monarchs Skip the Train on the Way to Uxmal
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…
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International Tourists Not Aboard with Tren Maya
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.
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New Museum in Chichén Itzá Promises to Dazzle Visitors
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.
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King and Queen of Sweden to Hop a Ride on the Tren Maya
Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and his wife Queen Silvia will be the first royal passengers on the newly inaugurated rail line
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Fire Extinguished Near Ancient Temples at Dzoyilá
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….
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Powerful Hurricane-Level Winds Slam into Yucatán Peninsula
Powerful gusts of winds up to 75 miles per hour slammed into the Yucatán Peninsula on Monday,
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Is Tim Hortons About to Drop in Yucatán?
Double-Doubles and Timbits are on their way to several major mexican cities.
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This Is Why So Many Maya Ruins In Mexico Are Unreachable
Mexico is officially home to 187 Prehispanic archaeological sites, but not all of them are truly open to the public.
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Several of Yucatán’s Archaeological Sites Lack Toilets, Electricity For Now
If you plan to explore Yucatán’s Puuc region in the near term, better bring along some toilet paper.
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Video: Beyond the Templo Mayor: Archaeology in the CDMX Metro Area
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.
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New Bus and Train Station Coming to Bacalar as Tourism Continues to Increase
The new terminal will have dedicated passenger loading zones and amenities like free WiFi, benches, and bathrooms.
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Don’t Start That Diet Yet: The Holiday Season Is Not Over
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.
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Valladolid’s Tren Maya Station to Open in January 2024
Tickets in the direction to Campeche and Cancún are now on sale at the station in Valladolid,
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Mérida’s Kukulcán Stadium to Get Major Upgrades by Mexico’s Military
The Kukulcán Alamo baseball stadium will get a major-league remodel fit for the Leones de Yucatán.
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Bus Tickets To and From Mérida in Extreme Demand
Scores of travelers looking to travel to or from Mérida are discovering at bus stations that their desired seats have been sold out.
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A Maritime Route Between Yucatán and Cuba is in the Works
Discussions to establish a maritime connection between Yucatán and Cuba are underway, according to Cuban consul for the Yucatán Peninsula, Rasiel Calvo Morgolles.
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Tulum’s New Airport Has a Long Way to Go, But It Sure Is a Looker
Airlines already operating out of Tulum’s new airport include Viva Aerobus and Aeromexico
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Mérida’s New Electric Bus-Tram Hybrid Hits the Road
The electric Ie-Tram is now connecting La Plancha with the Tren Maya Station in Teya.
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Times, Prices, and Everything You Need to Know About the Tren Maya
The inaugural voyage of the Tren Maya takes place today between Campeche and Cancún’s airport.
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