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…
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…
The new O’Horán Hospital, which is scheduled to open in December, is a direct descendant of Mérida’s first hospital, almost immediately after the Spanish conquest.
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…
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…
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…
Somehow, the Port of Progreso is being increasingly urbanized, industrialized and tourist-ified, if that’s a word.
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 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…
This allows restaurants and bars to operate as usual on Saturday until just before midnight. Then they reopen at 6 on Sunday.
Twenty years ago, getting a decent cup of coffee in Mérida was a challenge. Today? You can’t walk two blocks without bumping into a café.
Tren Maya tickets for passengers returning home are free until June 15. Will this promotion boost the money-losing train system?
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…
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?
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.
Faraz Monroy Obledo has made history as the first Mexican 7-year-old to train and compete in Bangkok’s prestigious World Muaythai Organization World Cup.
Just over a year after Tulum International Airport launched with great fanfare, direct flights to Tulum dwindle and are disappearing
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…
“No turning back, diversity advances” is the slogan for the 2025 Pride March in Yucatán.
Alarm bells are ringing across Yucatán, but there’s no fire, and it’s too early for a hurricane. It’s the queso de bola crisis of 2025.
A Viva Aerobus flight from Miami to Mérida was forced to divert to Havana on Tuesday after experiencing engine troubles over the Caribbean. Passengers were angry.
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…
A political debate over public transportation in Mérida is a personal issue for Charlie Lopez, who says Va y Ven buses have been life-changing
Karen Rauch Carter, a renowned feng shui expert, author, and consultant living in Mérida, has dedicated her career to helping people create harmony between themselves and their environments. Her approach to this ancient art is both practical and profound, focusing on energy patterns that impact daily life. Karen will lead a luncheon conversation, sponsored by…
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That’s all for now