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Low prices for Yucatán honey force beekeepers to sell in the park to make a profit
Beekeepers in Valladolid are turning to direct sales at weekend markets as they face a double challenge: low Yucatán honey production from this season’s Tajonal flowering and some of the lowest bulk prices in recent memory. With wholesale prices stagnating…
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Couples tie the knot in T-Rex costumes at La Plancha Park
As the sun sets over Lago Muelle Sur at Parque La Plancha, an unusual wedding procession makes its way down the small dock. The bride and groom, adorned in Tyrannosaurus Rex costumes, waddle arm-in-arm to the strains of the Wedding March. You can tell which one is the bride because she has a tiny veil tacked on the back of her head. At the end…
Mexico City’s futuristic Vasconcelos ‘mega library’ never ceases to amaze
A metropolis brimming with history and culture, Mexico City holds a secret within its urban sprawl –Biblioteca Vasconcelos. More than a library, Biblioteca Vasconcelos…
After public outcry, an ousted street musician returns to Izamal’s historic mercado
The music is back after local pressure and social media activism won a swift victory in Izamal’s historic Mercado Municipal. The confrontation began when…
The Peón Contreras is set for its triumphant return in November 2025
The José Peón Contreras theater will reopen this year, likely in November, according to Yucatán’s culture ministry. The theater, which opened its doors in…
Mérida artists open their studios for annual tour
The Merida English Library once again presents its annual Artist Studio Tour, offering art enthusiasts an intimate glimpse into the creative spaces of more…
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Belize wants the Tren Maya to extend into Central America
Belize Prime Minister Johnny Briceño presented a formal plan to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum for…
Yucatán archaeological sites see significant price increases for foreign visitors
Foreign visitors to Yucatán’s archaeological treasures face steeper entry fees in 2025 following a series…
Between Cuba and the US, Yucatán faces new immigration reality
Yucatán is facing a new immigration reality with the arrival of Cuban rafters and the…
First part of OSY winter ’25 season celebrates Ravel
The upcoming season of the Yucatán Symphony Orchestra features a variety of musical performances and…
Historic Tizimín fair boosts livestock breeding amid cultural celebrations
Yucatán Gov. Joaquín Díaz Mena inaugurated the Tizimín Expo Fair 2025 (or the Feria de…
Roof over historic Mexican church collapses despite years of ignored safety appeals
The San Luis Obispo church, the second-oldest monument in the Mexican state of Campeche, experienced…
Shoe store spreads Christmas cheer by leaving free shoes on the sidewalk
In a heartwarming display of holiday spirit, Gabriel Benois has found a simple yet meaningful…
A quiet anniversary for Teatro Peón Contreras 2 years after fire
Shuttered since a ruinous fire two years ago, the Teatro José Peón Contreras is clad…
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La Plancha park captures awards at national architecture competition
Parque La Plancha in Mérida emerged as a standout winner at the 2024 National Biennial…
Mérida Fest 2025 will feature 199 events across the city
Mérida’s annual cultural festival will return Jan. 5-26, 2025, celebrating the city’s 483rd anniversary with…
French artist Alben debuts resin-encased ‘Accumulations’ at La Sala
When French artist Alben opened his latest exhibition, “Accumulations,” at La Sala Art Gallery, over…
Mexico commemorates Tren Maya anniversary with new postage stamp
Mexico’s postal service, Correos de México, has issued a new commemorative postage stamp celebrating the…
Marjorie Skouras debuts caftans to support rural music school
Designer Marjorie Skouras launched her latest collection of caftans Thursday night at Casa T’ho in…
Ribbon-cutting heralds new high-tech U.S. Consulate in Mérida
After years of construction, authorities gathered to formally inaugurate the new U.S. Consulate General building…
Marta Cabané: Inspired by Yucatán’s natural beauty and weathered walls
Set against the historic backdrop of Centro Cultural La Cúpula in Mérida, the upcoming Brutalidad…
What can drivers do when protestors block the highway?
When protestors create traffic chaos, what’s a driver to do? From Tijuana to Tulum, blockades…
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Belize wants the Tren Maya to extend into Central America
Belize Prime Minister Johnny Briceño presented a formal plan to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum for…
Yucatán archaeological sites see significant price increases for foreign visitors
Foreign visitors to Yucatán’s archaeological treasures face steeper entry fees in 2025 following a series…
Between Cuba and the US, Yucatán faces new immigration reality
Yucatán is facing a new immigration reality with the arrival of Cuban rafters and the…
First part of OSY winter ’25 season celebrates Ravel
The upcoming season of the Yucatán Symphony Orchestra features a variety of musical performances and…
Historic Tizimín fair boosts livestock breeding amid cultural celebrations
Yucatán Gov. Joaquín Díaz Mena inaugurated the Tizimín Expo Fair 2025 (or the Feria de…
Roof over historic Mexican church collapses despite years of ignored safety appeals
The San Luis Obispo church, the second-oldest monument in the Mexican state of Campeche, experienced…
Shoe store spreads Christmas cheer by leaving free shoes on the sidewalk
In a heartwarming display of holiday spirit, Gabriel Benois has found a simple yet meaningful…
A quiet anniversary for Teatro Peón Contreras 2 years after fire
Shuttered since a ruinous fire two years ago, the Teatro José Peón Contreras is clad…
More Articles
La Plancha park captures awards at national architecture competition
Parque La Plancha in Mérida emerged as a standout winner at the 2024 National Biennial…
Mérida Fest 2025 will feature 199 events across the city
Mérida’s annual cultural festival will return Jan. 5-26, 2025, celebrating the city’s 483rd anniversary with…
French artist Alben debuts resin-encased ‘Accumulations’ at La Sala
When French artist Alben opened his latest exhibition, “Accumulations,” at La Sala Art Gallery, over…
Mexico commemorates Tren Maya anniversary with new postage stamp
Mexico’s postal service, Correos de México, has issued a new commemorative postage stamp celebrating the…
Marjorie Skouras debuts caftans to support rural music school
Designer Marjorie Skouras launched her latest collection of caftans Thursday night at Casa T’ho in…
Ribbon-cutting heralds new high-tech U.S. Consulate in Mérida
After years of construction, authorities gathered to formally inaugurate the new U.S. Consulate General building…
Marta Cabané: Inspired by Yucatán’s natural beauty and weathered walls
Set against the historic backdrop of Centro Cultural La Cúpula in Mérida, the upcoming Brutalidad…
What can drivers do when protestors block the highway?
When protestors create traffic chaos, what’s a driver to do? From Tijuana to Tulum, blockades…