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Cracked Walls, Lost Mangroves, Eroding Beaches: The Real Cost of Progreso’s Viaduct
Progreso is the primary coastal entry and exit point for cargo in Yucatán, Mexico. The port city faces a severe logistics crisis due to the sheer volume of commercial transportation. Every day, approximately 12,000 heavy cargo trucks travel through the…
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Cracked Walls, Lost Mangroves, Eroding Beaches: The Real Cost of Progreso’s Viaduct
Progreso is the primary coastal entry and exit point for cargo in Yucatán, Mexico. The port city faces a severe logistics crisis due to the sheer volume of commercial transportation. Every day, approximately 12,000 heavy cargo trucks travel through the urban center. These vehicles must navigate standard residential streets to reach the port facilities. The constant weight and vibration…
Hurricane Isaías: What Mérida Can Expect, and When
Hurricane Isaías will stay offshore, but Mérida and much of Yucatán are in for a wet, windy stretch that is expected to last into…
‘We Are Wayfarers’: Helping Yucatán Families Face Return
For two decades, absence has been part of daily life in Mama. Fathers, uncles and sons left for California, Oregon and Washington. Money came…
Your Dollar Stretches Further as Peso Nears 1-Year Low
The U.S. dollar climbed to about MX$18.25 in early trading Monday. That extends a three-week run that has left the Mexican peso at its…
Murky Water at La Plancha Raises Questions After Amoeba Death
The artificial lake at Parque La Plancha, one of the urban park’s main draws, is showing signs of neglect. During a recent visit, a…
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Understanding the Rare Amoeba Case in Mérida: Science, Prevention, and Water Safety
Yucatán health authorities have confirmed a rare case of primary amebic meningoencephalitis in the death…
From Colonial Charm to the Strip Mall Boom Reshaping Mérida
Mérida has long been celebrated for its colonial architecture, tree-lined plazas, and traditional markets. But…
6 in 10 Yucatán Restaurants Don’t Reach Year 1
Yucatán’s restaurant scene has never had more national attention, with Michelin stars, glowing reviews and…
Flores, Guatemala: Mérida’s Direct Flight to Tikal’s Doorstep
Mérida will regain a direct flight to Flores, Guatemala, starting Nov. 3, when TAG Airlines…
Sacred Cenote Becomes a Water Polo Court at Yokdzonot
The cenote in Yokdzonot, a small Maya community about an hour and a half east…
Hunky Luchador Goes Viral Washing Windshields in Mérida
Who was that masked squeegee man? A muscular man in lucha libre gear has drivers…
Yucatán Leones Close Out a Historically Bad Season
The Yucatán Leones head into the final week of the 2026 season with a 31-56…
More Than 3,000 Fishermen Set Sail for Yucatán Octopus Season
Yucatán’s octopus season opened today, and port officials expect roughly 3,300 fishermen to be on…
Food | Dining | Entertaining
At Refettorio Mérida, a Pan de Muerto Workshop With Purpose
Refettorio Mérida will host a baking workshop focused on preparing pan de muerto, a sweet…
The Fading Appetite for Mérida Restaurant Week
Every year, the capital of the Mexican state of Yucatán hosts a citywide dining promotion…
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Spicy Salsa at Taqueria
A New York federal court has dismissed what media outlets are calling a laughable legal…
6 in 10 Yucatán Restaurants Don’t Reach Year 1
Yucatán’s restaurant scene has never had more national attention, with Michelin stars, glowing reviews and…
Restaurants Have Disappeared from Parque Santa Lucía
As recently as fifteen years ago, the L-shaped colonnade at sleepy Parque Santa Lucía contained…
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Why Older Malls Thrive in Mérida While Newer Ones Struggle
While shopping malls in the United States and Europe face declining foot traffic and store closures, Mexico continues to see…Acapulco chairs, a Timeless Mexican Design Icon
During the 1950s, the first Silla Acapulco saw the light of day in the city of the same name. There…Bicycling Through Valladolid: A Pedal-Power Guide to Yucatán’s ‘Second City’
There’s no better way to understand Valladolid than from the saddle of a bicycle. The streets fan out in an…World Cup 2026 Security Measures to Affect Cancún Summer Travel
No matches will be played in Cancún during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. That distinction belongs to Mexico City, Guadalajara,…Mérida’s Electric Ie-Tram Finally Heads to the Airport
Travelers arriving at Mérida’s international airport are about to have a new way to get downtown — one that’s fully…
Featured Articles
Understanding the Rare Amoeba Case in Mérida: Science, Prevention, and Water Safety
Yucatán health authorities have confirmed a rare case of primary amebic meningoencephalitis in the death…
From Colonial Charm to the Strip Mall Boom Reshaping Mérida
Mérida has long been celebrated for its colonial architecture, tree-lined plazas, and traditional markets. But…
6 in 10 Yucatán Restaurants Don’t Reach Year 1
Yucatán’s restaurant scene has never had more national attention, with Michelin stars, glowing reviews and…
Flores, Guatemala: Mérida’s Direct Flight to Tikal’s Doorstep
Mérida will regain a direct flight to Flores, Guatemala, starting Nov. 3, when TAG Airlines…
Hunky Luchador Goes Viral Washing Windshields in Mérida
Who was that masked squeegee man? A muscular man in lucha libre gear has drivers…
Yucatán Leones Close Out a Historically Bad Season
The Yucatán Leones head into the final week of the 2026 season with a 31-56…
More Than 3,000 Fishermen Set Sail for Yucatán Octopus Season
Yucatán’s octopus season opened today, and port officials expect roughly 3,300 fishermen to be on…
Yucatán Opens Registry for LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs
Yucatán has opened registration for a new database meant to connect LGBTQ+ business owners with…
Food | Dining | Entertaining
At Refettorio Mérida, a Pan de Muerto Workshop With Purpose
Refettorio Mérida will host a baking workshop focused on preparing pan de muerto, a sweet…
The Fading Appetite for Mérida Restaurant Week
Every year, the capital of the Mexican state of Yucatán hosts a citywide dining promotion…
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Spicy Salsa at Taqueria
A New York federal court has dismissed what media outlets are calling a laughable legal…
6 in 10 Yucatán Restaurants Don’t Reach Year 1
Yucatán’s restaurant scene has never had more national attention, with Michelin stars, glowing reviews and…
Restaurants Have Disappeared from Parque Santa Lucía
As recently as fifteen years ago, the L-shaped colonnade at sleepy Parque Santa Lucía contained…
In Case You Missed it
Why Older Malls Thrive in Mérida While Newer Ones Struggle
While shopping malls in the United States and Europe face declining foot traffic and store closures, Mexico continues to see…