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From the soil to the table: A journey through Mestiza de Indias
Gonzalo Samaranch has always had a deep passion for food. His passion for culinary experiences led him to create Mestiza de Indias, a groundbreaking agricultural project in the Yucatán Peninsula. Inspired by the region’s rich biodiversity and the challenges local…
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Laura Kirar’s Moroccan moment at Hacienda Subin
In her own words, Hacienda Subin co-owner Laura Kirar dissects the details of her newly finished Morocco Room When I began the restoration of our hacienda in the Yucatán, I knew it would be a challenge to honor the history while bringing in my own design sensibilities. The house is over 300 years old, with layers of history embedded…
Don’t go for the perfect fitness plan at the expense of a good one that you’ll actually stick with
Long-term health and fitness aren’t about following trends or doing what others say is “the best” exercise. It’s about consistency and finding joy in…
Tren Maya now connects Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Felipe Carrillo Puerto
Starting Friday, Sept. 20, the Tren Maya, or Maya Train, will begin operating sections 5 and 6, connecting Playa del Carmen with Felipe Carrillo…
Target entering Mexico? Officials deny the rumor
Target, the famous American department store chain, put an end to rumors online that they are opening stores Mexico. The Target corporation has arrived…
Video: Enjoy preparing your own Chiles en Nogada with your friends
Chiles en Nogada are not difficult to make, but they are time-consuming. Only poblano peppers have the right flavor. The first step is to char…
Featured Articles
The importance of cancer prevention and what is holding Yucatán back
Cancer remains a leading cause of death worldwide, with cervical cancer being one of the…
‘Blink Twice,’ a must-see for Yucatán filmgoers, earns raves as debut nears
The psychological thriller “Blink Twice,” Zoë Kravitz’s directorial debut, has intrigued critics. “A seriously effective,…
Living outside the US is no excuse not to vote: Here are resources
For U.S. citizens living in Mexico, there can be a sense of helplessness when observing…
With school holidays ending soon, it takes more than gray skies to discourage beachgoers
Saturday was mostly rainy and miserable, but Yucatán’s port city of Progreso saw many visitors…
Next Mexican President Would Bring Tren Maya to Progreso
MEXICO CITY – President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum vowed to address unfinished aspects of the Tren Maya,…
Billionaire Bernard Arnault Has Big Plans for Hacienda Katanchel
Forbes Magazine’s “richest man in the world” has purchased Hacienda Katanchel in Tixkokob. He intends…
Tren Maya’s Chichén Itzá Station Has Yet to Catch On
Chichén Itzá receives 4,000 daily visitors. But tour guides told local media that fewer than…
Time Magazine Lauds Bacalar Treehouse Villas on ‘Greatest Places’ list
A boutique hotel in Bacalar is redefining sustainable hospitality, and it’s made Time Magazine’s 2024…
Food | Dining | Entertaining
From the soil to the table: A journey through Mestiza de Indias
Gonzalo Samaranch has always had a deep passion for food. His passion for culinary experiences…
Laura Kirar’s Moroccan moment at Hacienda Subin
In her own words, Hacienda Subin co-owner Laura Kirar dissects the details of her newly…
Monica Rezman’s harmonious blend of art, architecture, and light comes to life
Artist Monica Rezman’s transition to Mérida was prompted by the growing challenges of maintaining her…
Video: Enjoy preparing your own Chiles en Nogada with your friends
Chiles en Nogada are not difficult to make, but they are time-consuming. Only poblano peppers…
Mary Brown’s takes aim in Mérida’s chicken sandwich war
Wendy’s in Xcanatún has a new neighbor from Canada. Just 900 meters up the street,…
In Case You Missed it
Earthquakes in Yucatán? Someone’s Always Checking
With recent news of a powerful magnitude 7.2 earthquake that struck Mexico, shaking buildings in the capital and sending people…
Where to Find the Best Meatless Burgers in Mérida
Merida’s got the meats, but a growing demand for vegetarian and vegan options has restaurants getting creative and serving plant-based…
JJ’s Go-To Vegan Restaurants and Markets in Mérida
Jennifer “JJ” Johnson left LA for Yucatán, but since fitness is her career, committing to a vegan diet and keeping…
Say Wepa! Now There’s Puerto Rican Food in Mérida
Spanglish Mid brings the flavors of Puerto Rican food to the capital of Yucatán. Guaranteed easy on the palette.
In Mexico, Trey Speegle Built a Home that Flows Naturally
A talk with artist Trey Speegle and architect Erik González about one of Mérida’s most talked-about new homes.
New Bridge Delays Tren Maya Completion Date
Originally scheduled for completion in February, then delayed to April or May, Mexico’s Tren Maya (Mayan Train) project now faces…
Counterfeit Money is On the Rise in Yucatán
The Bank of Mexico (Banxico) analyzed nearly 1,000 suspected counterfeit bills and coins, including foreign currency, from the Yucatan region…
Aerus Flights Link Yucatán to Villahermosa, Cancún, and Cozumel
The Yucatán region will see a significant increase in its air connectivity with the addition of Aerus Airlines’ new Mérida-Villahermosa,…
Flying to Felipe Angeles Airport? Some Travel Tips
Mexico City’s Felipe Angeles Airport is busier than ever. Here is what you need to know to navigate it.
Big Facelift for Already Beautiful Mérida’s Plaza Grande
Major renovations at Mérida’s main square kicked off with a flurry of heavy machinery on Calle 63.
Featured Articles
The importance of cancer prevention and what is holding Yucatán back
Cancer remains a leading cause of death worldwide, with cervical cancer being one of the…
‘Blink Twice,’ a must-see for Yucatán filmgoers, earns raves as debut nears
The psychological thriller “Blink Twice,” Zoë Kravitz’s directorial debut, has intrigued critics. “A seriously effective,…
Living outside the US is no excuse not to vote: Here are resources
For U.S. citizens living in Mexico, there can be a sense of helplessness when observing…
With school holidays ending soon, it takes more than gray skies to discourage beachgoers
Saturday was mostly rainy and miserable, but Yucatán’s port city of Progreso saw many visitors…
Next Mexican President Would Bring Tren Maya to Progreso
MEXICO CITY – President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum vowed to address unfinished aspects of the Tren Maya,…
Billionaire Bernard Arnault Has Big Plans for Hacienda Katanchel
Forbes Magazine’s “richest man in the world” has purchased Hacienda Katanchel in Tixkokob. He intends…
Tren Maya’s Chichén Itzá Station Has Yet to Catch On
Chichén Itzá receives 4,000 daily visitors. But tour guides told local media that fewer than…
Time Magazine Lauds Bacalar Treehouse Villas on ‘Greatest Places’ list
A boutique hotel in Bacalar is redefining sustainable hospitality, and it’s made Time Magazine’s 2024…
Food | Dining | Entertaining
From the soil to the table: A journey through Mestiza de Indias
Gonzalo Samaranch has always had a deep passion for food. His passion for culinary experiences…
Laura Kirar’s Moroccan moment at Hacienda Subin
In her own words, Hacienda Subin co-owner Laura Kirar dissects the details of her newly…
Monica Rezman’s harmonious blend of art, architecture, and light comes to life
Artist Monica Rezman’s transition to Mérida was prompted by the growing challenges of maintaining her…
Video: Enjoy preparing your own Chiles en Nogada with your friends
Chiles en Nogada are not difficult to make, but they are time-consuming. Only poblano peppers…
Mary Brown’s takes aim in Mérida’s chicken sandwich war
Wendy’s in Xcanatún has a new neighbor from Canada. Just 900 meters up the street,…
In Case You Missed it
Earthquakes in Yucatán? Someone’s Always Checking
With recent news of a powerful magnitude 7.2 earthquake that struck Mexico, shaking buildings in the capital and sending people…
Where to Find the Best Meatless Burgers in Mérida
Merida’s got the meats, but a growing demand for vegetarian and vegan options has restaurants getting creative and serving plant-based…
JJ’s Go-To Vegan Restaurants and Markets in Mérida
Jennifer “JJ” Johnson left LA for Yucatán, but since fitness is her career, committing to a vegan diet and keeping…
Say Wepa! Now There’s Puerto Rican Food in Mérida
Spanglish Mid brings the flavors of Puerto Rican food to the capital of Yucatán. Guaranteed easy on the palette.
In Mexico, Trey Speegle Built a Home that Flows Naturally
A talk with artist Trey Speegle and architect Erik González about one of Mérida’s most talked-about new homes.
New Bridge Delays Tren Maya Completion Date
Originally scheduled for completion in February, then delayed to April or May, Mexico’s Tren Maya (Mayan Train) project now faces…
Counterfeit Money is On the Rise in Yucatán
The Bank of Mexico (Banxico) analyzed nearly 1,000 suspected counterfeit bills and coins, including foreign currency, from the Yucatan region…
Aerus Flights Link Yucatán to Villahermosa, Cancún, and Cozumel
The Yucatán region will see a significant increase in its air connectivity with the addition of Aerus Airlines’ new Mérida-Villahermosa,…
Flying to Felipe Angeles Airport? Some Travel Tips
Mexico City’s Felipe Angeles Airport is busier than ever. Here is what you need to know to navigate it.
Big Facelift for Already Beautiful Mérida’s Plaza Grande
Major renovations at Mérida’s main square kicked off with a flurry of heavy machinery on Calle 63.