The Yucatán region will see a significant increase in its air connectivity with the addition of Aerus Airlines’ new Mérida-Villahermosa, Mérida-Cancún, and Chichén Itzá-Cozumel flights. The Secretariat of Tourism Development (Sefotur) announced that Aerus will utilize both the Mérida and Chichén Itzá international airports. During a press conference, Aerus Airlines Commercial Director Miguel Legorreta Hernández…
Mexico City’s Felipe Angeles Airport is busier than ever. Here is what you need to know to navigate it.
Major renovations at Mérida’s main square kicked off with a flurry of heavy machinery on Calle 63.
Nominate your favorite place or professional as we begin our first-ever Best of Yucatán contest.
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…
And there’s definitely baggage involved.
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…
In some parts of the world, coconut water can be quite expensive, but fortunately, here in Yucatán, it can be had for a bargain.
Tourism has brought a fair deal of prosperity to El Cuyo, but economics aside, locals really should be lauded for pressuring authorities to prevent the construction of highrises that would threaten what makes the beach and community special.
On Monday, April 8, a spectacular total solar eclipse will be visible across a swath of North America. When the moon completely obscures the sun, the sky will darken, temperatures will drop, and the sun’s spectacular outer atmosphere, the corona, will briefly be visible. It’s a truly awe-inspiring experience. To get the most out of…
Each week on WhatsApp, Emily Sant Amour posts at least three salad options accompanied by a list of proteins like shrimp or tofu. Emily also has organic grilled chicken and lamb patties with meat sourced from local Slow Food vendors. Emily was born in New York and lived in North Jersey. But after she and…
If anyone has earned the right to be called “chef,” it’s Thculinario’s Jamil Selem, a young culinary star and entrepreneur born and raised in Mérida. We met Chef Jamil through a couple who employ him as a private chef. When I visited Tracey and Mark’s house, Jamil was whipping up a storm in their kitchen,…
Giving up beer and cocktails for Lent? Here are a couple of refreshing drinks that are customary — and refreshing — in Mexico this time of year.
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?
We immerse ourselves in the natural beauty of the Sea of Cortez on an eco-friendly cruise.
The discovery of a likely ritual site within a cave in Yucatán is giving the archaeological community something to think about.
With Latin America’s busiest airport, Mexico City is also very easy to get to, especially from elsewhere in Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
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…
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…
We continue to add new restaurants to our Food on 47 Guide, and judging from all the construction we see, we’ll be updating this list again soon.
The Tequila Express is a popular tourist train in Mexico that takes passengers on a round-trip journey from Guadalajara to Tequila Jalisco
Getaways for the Yucatán-based adventurer, from Izamal to the Sea of Cortez. We take the Tren Maya to Palenque and learn our readers’ favorite day trips. Plus, a preview of the upcoming book “Inside Yucatán” by Vendome Press. Two specialty chefs go into business without a restaurant, and an art-studio visit with Claribel Calderius and her “octopus fridge.”
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.
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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