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A worker’s dream: How a lottery built the Dolores Patrón neighborhood
In the crisp morning air of Feb. 1, 1928, Yucatán Gov. Dr. Álvaro Torre Díaz stood proudly before a crowd gathered to witness a revolutionary moment in Mérida’s urban development. Marking the second anniversary of his administration, the governor inaugurated…
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The Vibrant, Gritty, and Colorful Hodgepodge That Is Belize City
Belize City is far from a sanitized tourist paradise. It’s raw, real, and full of character. Here you will find Belize’s largest urban center, a lively, unpolished hub where Caribbean rhythms, an ancient Maya past, colonial history, and modern Belizean life collide. The city has seen major improvements in recent years, with better roads and telecom infrastructure. Challenges like crime and corruption persist. Though no…
Larger-Scale Music Festivals in Yucatán: Idea Strikes a Chord
What would you call Coachella if it were in Yucatán? We may soon find out. Yucatán’s Secretary of Economy and Labor, Ermilo Barrera Novelo,…
Adventurer, Warrior, and Legend: The Life of Gonzalo Guerrero
Few people in history can be said to have had a legacy as consequential as Gonzalo Guerrero, the Spanish Conquistador who turned Maya chief…
No Comeback: Organizers Scrap Plans for Fyre Festival 2 Mexico
The controversial Fyre Festival 2 Mexico, a promised sequel to a disastrous 2017 attempt at a high-end music event, has been scuttled. That’s according…
Teotihuacán: The Enigmatic City at the Center of the Universe
The grandeur of Teotihuacán is hard to overstate, and it’s easy to see why the famed Aztecs thought the great city lay at center…
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New Distance Rules at Chichén Itzá Follow Cheeky Tourist Antics
Weeks after a German tourist became the latest self-entitled visitor to sprint illegally up El…
Enormous Progreso Pier Has Stood Strong for 84 Years
Progreso’s maritime pier, the longest in the world, turned 80 last weekend.
Ouch! Critics Name the 5 Ugliest Monuments in Mérida
Mérida’s historic center is filled with landmarks. But public artwork can be a matter…
Uncovering Guanajuato: A City of Many Layers and Rich History
Living in Merida for 10 years has had its challenges with direct flights to desirable…
The charm of Campeche’s coast and delicious cuisine
Campeche is a state with much to offer beach lovers, though it draws far fewer…
The thought-provoking genius of Mexico’s Odin Dupeyron
Few figures stand out as boldly on stage in Mexico as Odin Dupeyron. A playwright,…
Yucatán hammocks are hanging in there as iconic, colorful fixtures
Manufacturers and sellers of hammocks are in a struggle to stay in business, threatening the…
FILEY, Yucatán’s biggest book fair, is better than ever
Every year, the Feria Internacional de la Lectura Yucatán (FILEY) transforms Mérida´s Siglo XXI convention…
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A Traveler’s Guide to Yucatán’s Colonial Royal Road
The Camino Real, the historic road connecting Mérida and Campeche, was more than just a…
Life moves slowly in Tepakán, an authentic Yucatan pueblo
Life moves slowly in Tepakán. This small town between Motul and Izamal keeps alive a…
Director from Yucatán debuts new feature-length film
1966: A Story of Dzilam de Bravo is the first feature film by Yucatecan director…
NYC streetwear legend Dave Ortiz is in fine form in Mérida
In a makeshift art studio behind B&G Atelier, Dave Ortiz sits surrounded by wooden shoe…
Preserving the sacred waters of Yucatán cenotes: A Carolina-led Initiative
The Yucatán peninsula’s landscape is characterized by thousands of natural sinkholes known as cenotes, formed…
A Texan explains why Yucatán doesn’t put up with misbehaving expats
In her recent newsletter, Amy Jones, a native Texan now living in Yucatán, draws a…
Yucatán’s surprising historical connection to the feminist movement
The history of feminism is deeply intertwined with Yucatán’s social, political, and cultural evolution, especially…
The rhythm of color: Mauricio Gallardo presents jazz and art at SoHo Galleries
SoHo Galleries is preparing to host a cultural event combining music and visual art. Artist…
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Ebersole and Hughes exhibitions are inspired by the past, real and imagined
“Juntos,” a dual exhibition by the creative team of Ebersole and Hughes, will explore identity, history…
Náhuatl and Mayan Language Renaissance Occurring in Mexico
Mexico is home to 68 officially recognized Indigenous languages, spoken by nearly 7 million people,…
Human sacrifices: What does it say about ancient cultures?
I’ve long lost count of how often visitors have asked me about human sacrifice while…
Mexico mourns ‘Paquita la del Barrio’ — singer, actress and feminist icon
Paquita la del Barrio, born Francisca Viveros Barradas, was one of Mexico’s most beloved singers…
Bullfighting season canceled at Merida’s Plaza de Toros
Bullfighting at Plaza de Toros Mérida has come to an abrupt halt, shorting the 2024-25…
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New Distance Rules at Chichén Itzá Follow Cheeky Tourist Antics
Weeks after a German tourist became the latest self-entitled visitor to sprint illegally up El…
Enormous Progreso Pier Has Stood Strong for 84 Years
Progreso’s maritime pier, the longest in the world, turned 80 last weekend.
Ouch! Critics Name the 5 Ugliest Monuments in Mérida
Mérida’s historic center is filled with landmarks. But public artwork can be a matter…
Uncovering Guanajuato: A City of Many Layers and Rich History
Living in Merida for 10 years has had its challenges with direct flights to desirable…
The charm of Campeche’s coast and delicious cuisine
Campeche is a state with much to offer beach lovers, though it draws far fewer…
The thought-provoking genius of Mexico’s Odin Dupeyron
Few figures stand out as boldly on stage in Mexico as Odin Dupeyron. A playwright,…
Yucatán hammocks are hanging in there as iconic, colorful fixtures
Manufacturers and sellers of hammocks are in a struggle to stay in business, threatening the…
FILEY, Yucatán’s biggest book fair, is better than ever
Every year, the Feria Internacional de la Lectura Yucatán (FILEY) transforms Mérida´s Siglo XXI convention…
More Articles
A Traveler’s Guide to Yucatán’s Colonial Royal Road
The Camino Real, the historic road connecting Mérida and Campeche, was more than just a…
Life moves slowly in Tepakán, an authentic Yucatan pueblo
Life moves slowly in Tepakán. This small town between Motul and Izamal keeps alive a…
Director from Yucatán debuts new feature-length film
1966: A Story of Dzilam de Bravo is the first feature film by Yucatecan director…
NYC streetwear legend Dave Ortiz is in fine form in Mérida
In a makeshift art studio behind B&G Atelier, Dave Ortiz sits surrounded by wooden shoe…
Preserving the sacred waters of Yucatán cenotes: A Carolina-led Initiative
The Yucatán peninsula’s landscape is characterized by thousands of natural sinkholes known as cenotes, formed…
A Texan explains why Yucatán doesn’t put up with misbehaving expats
In her recent newsletter, Amy Jones, a native Texan now living in Yucatán, draws a…
Yucatán’s surprising historical connection to the feminist movement
The history of feminism is deeply intertwined with Yucatán’s social, political, and cultural evolution, especially…
The rhythm of color: Mauricio Gallardo presents jazz and art at SoHo Galleries
SoHo Galleries is preparing to host a cultural event combining music and visual art. Artist…
In case you missed it
Ebersole and Hughes exhibitions are inspired by the past, real and imagined
“Juntos,” a dual exhibition by the creative team of Ebersole and Hughes, will explore identity, history…