Local fashion designers show their colors at Plaza Grande
Calle 61 became a catwalk showcasing local designs and haute couture that reflect the Yucatecan aesthetic.
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Tropical storm warnings issued for Peninsula
A strengthening tropical system in the Caribbean threatens to slam into the Riviera Maya and could intensify into a hurricane once crossing the Yucatán Peninsula, said the National Hurricane Center.
NAFTA negotiators to meet at Hacienda Ochil
U.S. officials arrive today to begin high-level trade negotiations, and they’re meeting at one of the region’s most well-loved haciendas.
U. of Pittsburgh cultivates its connection with Valladolid
The Center for Latin American Studies has brought 14 students from the University of Pittsburgh to Valladolid for a six-week research assignment.
Neighbors complain and La Fundación Mezcalería is suspended
The trendy nightclub La Fundación Mezcalería was closed just after midnight, and a sign with red letters spelling out SUSPENDIDA was pasted by its front door.
Top 10 Mexico travel headlines of 2016
From Trump, to zika, to clothing-optional resorts, here are the top travel-related headlines from 2016.
Grand opening preview at Mercado 60
Hundreds of visitors on Wednesday night got a taste of things to come at Mercado 60. The gourmet market and its 18 high-end restaurant stalls opens to the public on Thursday, May 12 — a week from today.
Adventures in farming await hearty volunteers
Organic farms are scattered throughout the region, many seeking volunteers who will perform chores in exchange for food, lodging — and a tropical adventure.
Direct flights to Havana to be restored
Direct flights between Havana and Mérida will resume after many years, La Jornada Maya reports. An official announcement is expected in April.
Mérida hailed as a travel ‘magnet’
Tourism growth in Mérida has been driven by the quality of life, greater air connectivity and educational opportunities, writes El Financiero, which reports on business to a national readership.
More Cuban culture to come
The state of Yucatán and the island nation of Cuba will strengthen cultural ties, it was vowed following the conclusion of the Fourth International Festival of the Mayan Culture, FICMaya 2015.
New restaurant invites your dog to dine
A young entrepreneur in Mérida is opening Peek Food Restaurant, with a special menu and dining room for dogs who accompany their owners.
Building a Showcase showstopper: Casa de las Torres
One of the Centro’s most striking new casas is part of 2014’s Showcase of Homes. We chatted with the architect who blended hacienda and high-church style.
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