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Yucatecan Boy, 7, in Bangkok to Compete for Muay Thai World Cup
Faraz Monroy Obledo has made history as the first Mexican 7-year-old to train and compete in Bangkok’s prestigious World Muaythai Organization World Cup.
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Direct Flights to Tulum Dwindle as Carriers Reassess Mexico’s Newest Airport
Just over a year after Tulum International Airport launched with fanfare, direct flights to Tulum are disappearing. Major North American carriers are dramatically cutting back their presence at the Yucatán Peninsula’s trendiest destination. The reality of actual travel patterns has forced airlines to confront overly optimistic projections about demand for this boutique beach market. The winter 2025-26 schedule tells…
Mexico’s Love for Chocolate Goes Beyond Just Treats
For over three millennia, chocolate in Mexico has been more than just a treat — it has been a sacred elixir, a currency, and…
Mérida Pride 2025: ‘Diversity Advances’ With a March Down the Paseo
“No turning back, diversity advances” is the slogan for the 2025 Pride March in Yucatán.
The Great Queso de Bola Crisis: Yucatán’s Culinary Emergency
Alarm bells are ringing across Yucatán, but there’s no fire, and it’s too early for a hurricane. It’s the queso de bola crisis of…
Mérida-Bound Flight From Miami Makes Emergency Landing In Cuba
A Viva Aerobus flight from Miami to Mérida was forced to divert to Havana on Tuesday after experiencing engine troubles over the Caribbean. Passengers…
Featured Articles
The Frustratingly Vague Legal Status of Marijuana in Mexico
There is no other way to put it: Marijuana legislation in Mexico is a confusing…
Debate: Va y Ven Buses Are Wonderful, and in the Red
A political debate over public transportation in Mérida is a personal issue for Charlie Lopez,…
Karen Rauch Carter Sets Us Straight About the Art of Feng Shui
Karen Rauch Carter, a renowned feng shui expert, author, and consultant living in Mérida, has…
Few Takers Line Up for Tren Maya Tourist Packages
Just days before the Easter holidays begin, the Tren Maya, or Maya Train, is registering…
Mexico Has Amazing Tacos for Every State and Taste
Mexico is a country where food is not just sustenance; it’s also a culture. Nowhere…
On the Way to Sisal, Hunucmá is More Than a ‘Drive-Through Town’
Hunucmá is one of those places just about everyone in Yucatán has been, even if…
Scientists in Yucatán Develop 2 New Habanero Pepper Varieties
Two new varieties of habanero peppers — Mayan K’iin and Mayan Chac— are intended to…
Electric Vehicle Market Shows Strong Growth in Mexico
Mexico’s electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing steady growth, with electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle…
Food | Dining | Entertaining
The Great Queso de Bola Crisis: Yucatán’s Culinary Emergency
Alarm bells are ringing across Yucatán, but there’s no fire, and it’s too early for…
Karen Rauch Carter Sets Us Straight About the Art of Feng Shui
Karen Rauch Carter, a renowned feng shui expert, author, and consultant living in Mérida, has…
Mexico Has Amazing Tacos for Every State and Taste
Mexico is a country where food is not just sustenance; it’s also a culture. Nowhere…
Scientists in Yucatán Develop 2 New Habanero Pepper Varieties
Two new varieties of habanero peppers — Mayan K’iin and Mayan Chac— are intended to…
Casa Xixim: Sustainable luxury in Tulum’s secluded Soliman Bay
On Soliman Bay in Tulum, Mexico, Casa Xixim is a 4,800-square-foot net-neutral villa that balances…
In Case You Missed it
All aboard for ramen and rice at Parque La Plancha
When asked what makes him different from other chefs, Chef Yusuke Kogure does not miss a beat. “I am obsessed…
How to avoid the excesses of Cancún airport’s outrageous taxi situation
After viral videos of verbal assaults and even attacks on tourists, Cancún airport authorities are cracking down on taxi drivers. …
Sand bags and sand traps: One full day of adventure in Campeche
It all started at 3 a.m. in the darkness of the madrugada in Mérida. The alarm blared, and for a…
Mérida’s 2nd periférico and what it could mean for the region
Plans to build a second ring road around Mérida have been floating about for years. But now that the initiative…
Mexicana a de Aviación faces big challenges after 1st year
The state-owned Mexicana de Aviación is struggling to maintain operations just over a year after its launch, facing financial difficulties,…
Featured Articles
The Frustratingly Vague Legal Status of Marijuana in Mexico
There is no other way to put it: Marijuana legislation in Mexico is a confusing…
Debate: Va y Ven Buses Are Wonderful, and in the Red
A political debate over public transportation in Mérida is a personal issue for Charlie Lopez,…
Karen Rauch Carter Sets Us Straight About the Art of Feng Shui
Karen Rauch Carter, a renowned feng shui expert, author, and consultant living in Mérida, has…
Few Takers Line Up for Tren Maya Tourist Packages
Just days before the Easter holidays begin, the Tren Maya, or Maya Train, is registering…
On the Way to Sisal, Hunucmá is More Than a ‘Drive-Through Town’
Hunucmá is one of those places just about everyone in Yucatán has been, even if…
Scientists in Yucatán Develop 2 New Habanero Pepper Varieties
Two new varieties of habanero peppers — Mayan K’iin and Mayan Chac— are intended to…
Electric Vehicle Market Shows Strong Growth in Mexico
Mexico’s electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing steady growth, with electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle…
Casa Xixim: Sustainable luxury in Tulum’s secluded Soliman Bay
On Soliman Bay in Tulum, Mexico, Casa Xixim is a 4,800-square-foot net-neutral villa that balances…
Food | Dining | Entertaining
The Great Queso de Bola Crisis: Yucatán’s Culinary Emergency
Alarm bells are ringing across Yucatán, but there’s no fire, and it’s too early for…
Karen Rauch Carter Sets Us Straight About the Art of Feng Shui
Karen Rauch Carter, a renowned feng shui expert, author, and consultant living in Mérida, has…
Mexico Has Amazing Tacos for Every State and Taste
Mexico is a country where food is not just sustenance; it’s also a culture. Nowhere…
Scientists in Yucatán Develop 2 New Habanero Pepper Varieties
Two new varieties of habanero peppers — Mayan K’iin and Mayan Chac— are intended to…
Casa Xixim: Sustainable luxury in Tulum’s secluded Soliman Bay
On Soliman Bay in Tulum, Mexico, Casa Xixim is a 4,800-square-foot net-neutral villa that balances…
In Case You Missed it
All aboard for ramen and rice at Parque La Plancha
When asked what makes him different from other chefs, Chef Yusuke Kogure does not miss a beat. “I am obsessed…