Lifestyle
Galopina Casa Silvestre Hosts European Chefs at Farm-to-Table Residency
A boutique retreat in Acanceh is hosting a series of international chef residencies that bring European culinary techniques to the Yucatán Peninsula’s regenerative agriculture scene. Galopina Casa Silvestre launched its chef residency program this winter, inviting five chefs from France,…
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Yucatán Magazine’s Hacienda Issue Is Here and It’s Worth Celebrating
Issue 16 of Yucatán Magazine is a meditation on Yucatán’s haciendas. More than architectural marvels—our haciendas are living chronicles that bind past to future, community to culture, memory to possibility. Our latest edition traces these threads through intimate portraits of restoration, reinvention, and resilience. Here’s a quick look at what’s inside this keepsake edition: At Hacienda Santa Rosa de…
Popeyes In Mérida Escalates Chicken Sandwich Wars
Popeyes is bringing its Louisiana-style fried chicken to Mérida. Construction crews are building the restaurant’s first location in Yucatán’s capital on Calle 41 x…
The Quiet Season: Why Yucatán Was Spared in 2025’s Unpredictable Hurricane YearDespite three record-breaking Category 5 storms in the Atlantic, the Peninsula experienced its calmest season since the pandemic—thanks to atmospheric patterns that defied all predictions
When the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season officially ended on Sunday, we breathed a collective sigh of relief. For the first time in five years,…
Sheinbaum Delivers Scholarships as New School Rises in Caucel
Not all the action is north of Centro. In Mérida’s rapidly expanding western edge, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum delivered scholarships and inspected the construction…
What Could Mérida Centro Look Like One Day? AI Renderings Spark Debate
Conceptual images showing what Mérida Centro might look like if the city pedestrianizes two major corridors have sparked debate on social media about the…
Featured Articles
The Big Clash Over a Plan to ‘Fix’ Paseo de Montejo Design
The future of Paseo de Montejo’s controversial flower beds remains unclear as government officials, business…
Yucatan in Frame: Putting That New Smartphone To Good Use!
Yucatán is chock-full of wonderful opportunities to take great photographs. While there is no denying…
Cyclists Defend Controversial Bike Lane Planters on the Paseo
Cyclists rallied at the Monument to the Homeland Saturday to oppose a proposal that would…
Snowbirds in Yucatán Again as Toronto Flight Touches DownThere’s good news for West Coast travelers as well: Direct flights to LA
Yucatán’s winter tourism season officially began Monday when a WestJet flight from Toronto landed at…
Uber in Mexico Wins Legal Battle to Operate at Over 70 Airports
A federal judge has granted Uber in Mexico the right to operate at airports across…
From Energy Island to Smart Grid: the CFE and Yucatán’s Future
I call the Yucatán Peninsula an energy island because it is dependent on a single…
Energy Island Under Pressure: Yucatán Power Grid Faces Breaking Point
The Yucatán Peninsula, a region basking in the glow of economic expansion and international tourism,…
3 Ways to Fix Traffic Woes on Paseo de Montejo
Mérida’s tourism and hotel sectors have ideas for major changes to the Paseo de Montejo…
Food | Dining | Entertaining
Galopina Casa Silvestre Hosts European Chefs at Farm-to-Table Residency
A boutique retreat in Acanceh is hosting a series of international chef residencies that bring…
Popeyes In Mérida Escalates Chicken Sandwich Wars
Popeyes is bringing its Louisiana-style fried chicken to Mérida. Construction crews are building the restaurant’s…
A Taste of Xtabentún — The Ancient Mayan Elixir and the Modern Cocktail
Xtabentún’s origins trace back to the ancient Maya, but is the basis of countless modern…
Tour de Cavas: 3 Venues Hosting Epic Wine Pairing EventThree of Mérida’s most distinctive dining destinations join forces for a five-hour journey through wine, architecture, and cuisine
Bibani, Hotel Cigno, and Hacienda Santa Cruz will join forces for a five-hour wine tasting,…
New Country Club in Uayma Planned Near Chichén ItzáA 296-acre residential project joins two other developments seeking environmental permits from Yucatán’s state government
The Yucatán state government is accepting public input for environmental permits on three major projects,…
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Mexico Cracks Down on Visa Runs: What Foreigners Need to Know Now
For years, thousands of Americans and other foreigners found a simple loophole to live in Mexico indefinitely. They’d arrive as…- Progreso’s 2026 Walmart Supercenter is a Big Sign of ChangeFirst major retail store promises jobs and convenience for coastal city in southeast MexicoDecades ago, Yucatán’s coastal residents had few shopping options beyond local markets and small stores, even in its largest port…
- Yucatán Faces Critical Shortage of Bone Marrow DonorsPatients requiring life-saving transplants must travel hundreds of miles for treatment as local registry remains dangerously lowYucatán’s healthcare system faces a critical challenge that forces families into heartbreaking choices. Patients needing bone marrow transplants must leave…
Yucatán Shines at Mexican Paralympics with 36 Medals in Phase 1
Yucatán’s Paralympic team dominated the pool in Aguascalientes this week, collecting 36 medals in the opening phase of Mexico’s biggest…Mérida Bike Lanes: What’s Wrong, How to Fix Them
Mérida has made significant strides in cycling infrastructure. Still, 217 kilometers (135 miles) of bike lanes remain fragmented and fail…
Featured Articles
The Big Clash Over a Plan to ‘Fix’ Paseo de Montejo Design
The future of Paseo de Montejo’s controversial flower beds remains unclear as government officials, business…
Yucatan in Frame: Putting That New Smartphone To Good Use!
Yucatán is chock-full of wonderful opportunities to take great photographs. While there is no denying…
Cyclists Defend Controversial Bike Lane Planters on the Paseo
Cyclists rallied at the Monument to the Homeland Saturday to oppose a proposal that would…
Snowbirds in Yucatán Again as Toronto Flight Touches DownThere’s good news for West Coast travelers as well: Direct flights to LA
Yucatán’s winter tourism season officially began Monday when a WestJet flight from Toronto landed at…
From Energy Island to Smart Grid: the CFE and Yucatán’s Future
I call the Yucatán Peninsula an energy island because it is dependent on a single…
Energy Island Under Pressure: Yucatán Power Grid Faces Breaking Point
The Yucatán Peninsula, a region basking in the glow of economic expansion and international tourism,…
3 Ways to Fix Traffic Woes on Paseo de Montejo
Mérida’s tourism and hotel sectors have ideas for major changes to the Paseo de Montejo…
Costco Mexico Offering Canadian Alternative to US Beef
Alberta beef has landed at Costco stores across Mexico. Canada’s Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald attended…
Food | Dining | Entertaining
Galopina Casa Silvestre Hosts European Chefs at Farm-to-Table Residency
A boutique retreat in Acanceh is hosting a series of international chef residencies that bring…
Popeyes In Mérida Escalates Chicken Sandwich Wars
Popeyes is bringing its Louisiana-style fried chicken to Mérida. Construction crews are building the restaurant’s…
A Taste of Xtabentún — The Ancient Mayan Elixir and the Modern Cocktail
Xtabentún’s origins trace back to the ancient Maya, but is the basis of countless modern…
Tour de Cavas: 3 Venues Hosting Epic Wine Pairing EventThree of Mérida’s most distinctive dining destinations join forces for a five-hour journey through wine, architecture, and cuisine
Bibani, Hotel Cigno, and Hacienda Santa Cruz will join forces for a five-hour wine tasting,…
New Country Club in Uayma Planned Near Chichén ItzáA 296-acre residential project joins two other developments seeking environmental permits from Yucatán’s state government
The Yucatán state government is accepting public input for environmental permits on three major projects,…
In Case You Missed it
Mexico Cracks Down on Visa Runs: What Foreigners Need to Know Now
For years, thousands of Americans and other foreigners found a simple loophole to live in Mexico indefinitely. They’d arrive as…