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Yucatán, a safe haven, risks being overwhelmed by its success
Yucatán faces mounting environmental challenges as its reputation for safety drives rapid development and population growth. That’s the message from Bloomberg News columnist Juan Pablo Spinetto, who notes that its remarkably low crime rates have attracted both domestic and international…
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The Tho bird, Yucatán’s most beloved avian friend
Beautiful tropical birds are constantly aflutter in Yucatán, especially during the rainy season. There are common species like social flycatchers, which sport bright yellow chests and black stripes across their eyes, and elegant pink flamingos that grace the coastline. Then there is the pandemonium of parrots (yes, that’s what they are called) who make themselves heard loudly during mornings and evenings. But be they common…
The Tho bird, Yucatán’s most beloved avian friend
Beautiful tropical birds are constantly aflutter in Yucatán, especially during the rainy season. There are common species like social flycatchers, which sport bright yellow…
The world’s most environmentally friendly cruise experiences
As the popularity of cruises continues to grow, so does the effort to minimize their environmental impact. Earlier this week, Princess Cruises’ Sun Princess…
Yucatán water warning: Mercury and arsenic is turning up in blood and breast milk
Yucatán’s underground water supply has been contaminated and overexploited, putting residents at cancer risk, a Cinvestav researcher warns. According to Eduardo Batllori Sampedro, hazardous…
Las Chelemeras and their mission to protect Yucatán’s mangroves
In the vibrant coastal town of Chelem, Mexico, a remarkable group of Maya women, Las Chelemeras, continues their nearly 15-year mission to restore and…
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The amazing birds of Yucatán
The Yucatan peninsula is home to some of Mexico’s most beautiful and exuberants birds, 565…
More than 200 baby hawksbill sea turtles released in Sisal
More than 200 baby hawksbill sea turtles were released Saturday afternoon from the port of…
Tensions flare between legit fishermen and poachers
In response to illegal octopus fishing, local fishermen are organizing to address the issue, even…
Beach Cleanup Success: Eco-Bahía Leads Community Effort
On Thursday, 120 volunteers at Playa Aventuras’ beach cleaned over a mile of coastline, collecting…
The chances of a major hurricane in Mérida in 2024
Despite the early start to the 2024 hurricane season due to warm water temperatures, Mérida’s…
Yucatán Peninsula Faces Water Crisis as Concessions Outpace Availability
In just eight years, 3 billion cubic meters of water concessions have been granted in…
As Beryl Moves On, So Does Yucatán
Beryl wasn’t as damaging as advertised, but we’ll be ready for the next inevitable storm…
Yucatán’s Hurricane History: A Tempestuous Tale of Resilience and Recovery Since the 1960s
The Yucatán hurricane season is definitely on early. Depending on which computer model you believe,…
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The amazing birds of Yucatán
The Yucatan peninsula is home to some of Mexico’s most beautiful and exuberants birds, 565…
More than 200 baby hawksbill sea turtles released in Sisal
More than 200 baby hawksbill sea turtles were released Saturday afternoon from the port of…
Tensions flare between legit fishermen and poachers
In response to illegal octopus fishing, local fishermen are organizing to address the issue, even…
Beach Cleanup Success: Eco-Bahía Leads Community Effort
On Thursday, 120 volunteers at Playa Aventuras’ beach cleaned over a mile of coastline, collecting…
The chances of a major hurricane in Mérida in 2024
Despite the early start to the 2024 hurricane season due to warm water temperatures, Mérida’s…
Yucatán Peninsula Faces Water Crisis as Concessions Outpace Availability
In just eight years, 3 billion cubic meters of water concessions have been granted in…
As Beryl Moves On, So Does Yucatán
Beryl wasn’t as damaging as advertised, but we’ll be ready for the next inevitable storm…
Yucatán’s Hurricane History: A Tempestuous Tale of Resilience and Recovery Since the 1960s
The Yucatán hurricane season is definitely on early. Depending on which computer model you believe,…
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Sunday’s Rain Storm Was One for the Record Books
Mérida has experienced a deluge of historic proportions. Meteorologist Juan Ernesto Vázquez Montalvo reported that…
Yucatán Heat Wave: Scorching Temperatures Continue
The Yucatán Peninsula is experiencing a brutal heat wave that’s drawing attention to the region’s…
Irreversible Environmental Damage To Cenotes Confirmed on Tren Maya Route
Mexico’s environmental protection agency, PROFEPA, confirmed serious damage to five cenotes in the path of…
Last Untouched Island Is For Sale in Mexico’s Riviera Maya
If you have 68 million dollars burning a hole in your pocket, the Mexican government…
Total Solar Eclipse Draws Gasps in Northern Mexico
Though Durango is not known as a big tourism destination, the solar eclipse brought folks…
Fires Rage Out of Control In And Around Mérida
The relatively early arrival of extreme heat to Yucatán has brought with it hundreds…
Dolphin Shows Continue to Operate Across Mexico Despite Ban
According to the original plan, over 400 were to be released into the Bay of…
Tren Maya Construction Damages Cenotes and Caves South of Cancún
To speed up construction, engineers in charge of Route 5 of the Tren Maya resorted…
Bees in Yucatán Dying Off in Record Numbers
Among the municipalities on the peninsula worst affected by deforestation over the past decade are…
Beached Dolphins Make Full Recovery and Return to the Gulf of Mexico
It is not exactly clear how the dolphins got sick in the first place, but…
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Sunday’s Rain Storm Was One for the Record Books
Mérida has experienced a deluge of historic proportions. Meteorologist Juan Ernesto Vázquez Montalvo reported that…
Yucatán Heat Wave: Scorching Temperatures Continue
The Yucatán Peninsula is experiencing a brutal heat wave that’s drawing attention to the region’s…
Irreversible Environmental Damage To Cenotes Confirmed on Tren Maya Route
Mexico’s environmental protection agency, PROFEPA, confirmed serious damage to five cenotes in the path of…
Last Untouched Island Is For Sale in Mexico’s Riviera Maya
If you have 68 million dollars burning a hole in your pocket, the Mexican government…
Total Solar Eclipse Draws Gasps in Northern Mexico
Though Durango is not known as a big tourism destination, the solar eclipse brought folks…
Fires Rage Out of Control In And Around Mérida
The relatively early arrival of extreme heat to Yucatán has brought with it hundreds…
Dolphin Shows Continue to Operate Across Mexico Despite Ban
According to the original plan, over 400 were to be released into the Bay of…
Tren Maya Construction Damages Cenotes and Caves South of Cancún
To speed up construction, engineers in charge of Route 5 of the Tren Maya resorted…
Bees in Yucatán Dying Off in Record Numbers
Among the municipalities on the peninsula worst affected by deforestation over the past decade are…
Beached Dolphins Make Full Recovery and Return to the Gulf of Mexico
It is not exactly clear how the dolphins got sick in the first place, but…
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Best Spots for Birding This Winter In and Around Mérida
Birdwatching is enjoyed by millions of people across the world, and there are few places better to engage in this…
Why tourist attractions are ignoring the new law against dolphin shows in Mexico
Federal legislation banning tourist attractions from exhibiting and offering interactions with dolphins was passed in late 2022.
Climate change and dangers to Yucatán’s cultural heritage
According to a recent NASA report, even conservative estimates project the globe should expect a sea level rise with averages…
One of Yucatán’s most beloved trees faces an unprecedented threat
The flamboyan is under siege by a plague that weakens its strong trunks.
The largest species of turtle on Earth now nests near Playa del Carmen
For the first time in 36 years, the world’s most giant sea turtle has been spotted nesting on the shores…
Massive industrial fire in Mérida’s north continues to burn
A contingent of 150 firefighters has been working to temper the blaze and avoid its spread.
Sierra Papacal is as delicate as it is stunningly beautiful
What truly makes Sierra Papacal stand out are its gorgeous wetlands which provide water and shelter to hundreds of species…
Oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico threatens Yucatán coast
Environmentalists warn that such a spill is likely to do a great deal of damage to ocean life.
New drone photos of Xiol strike quite the contrast
Vegetation and wildlife have made their way back to Xiol after a couple of years
Conservationists use AI to spot rare, wild jaguars in Yucatán
With the help of Huawei Cloud and artificial intelligence, they have identified at least five previously unseen jaguars in a…
In Case You Missed it
Best Spots for Birding This Winter In and Around Mérida
Birdwatching is enjoyed by millions of people across the world, and there are few places better to engage in this…
Why tourist attractions are ignoring the new law against dolphin shows in Mexico
Federal legislation banning tourist attractions from exhibiting and offering interactions with dolphins was passed in late 2022.
Climate change and dangers to Yucatán’s cultural heritage
According to a recent NASA report, even conservative estimates project the globe should expect a sea level rise with averages…
One of Yucatán’s most beloved trees faces an unprecedented threat
The flamboyan is under siege by a plague that weakens its strong trunks.
The largest species of turtle on Earth now nests near Playa del Carmen
For the first time in 36 years, the world’s most giant sea turtle has been spotted nesting on the shores…
Massive industrial fire in Mérida’s north continues to burn
A contingent of 150 firefighters has been working to temper the blaze and avoid its spread.
Sierra Papacal is as delicate as it is stunningly beautiful
What truly makes Sierra Papacal stand out are its gorgeous wetlands which provide water and shelter to hundreds of species…
Oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico threatens Yucatán coast
Environmentalists warn that such a spill is likely to do a great deal of damage to ocean life.
New drone photos of Xiol strike quite the contrast
Vegetation and wildlife have made their way back to Xiol after a couple of years
Conservationists use AI to spot rare, wild jaguars in Yucatán
With the help of Huawei Cloud and artificial intelligence, they have identified at least five previously unseen jaguars in a…