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From Mérida to Manhattan: A Yucatecan Actor Finds His Stage in New York
A kid from Mérida who grew up watching American movies decided, at 17, that New York was the place to find out what he was made of. That instinct has taken Manuel Zopiyaxtle from Yucatán classrooms to Off-Broadway stages and…
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Mexico’s Top Arts Medal Goes to Sculptor Gerda Gruber
A sculptor who left Vienna half a century ago and eventually found her artistic home in the Yucatán village of Cholul has received Mexico’s highest honor in the visual arts. Gerda Gruber received the Medalla Bellas Artes 2026 in Visual Arts from Mexico’s Secretariat of Culture and the Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (INBAL) at a ceremony held at the Museo de Arte…
Mérida Painter and Writer Enrique Trava Díaz Dies at 69
Enrique de Jesús Trava Díaz, a painter and writer known for his contributions to the Yucatán art scene, died suddenly on Jan. 23 in…
Joanna’s 50-Year Journey of Love and Life in Yucatán
Fifty years ago, what began as a work assignment became a life-defining decision. In January 1976, Joanna van der Gracht, a young Canadian woman,…
Christian Rasmussen: A Visual Explorer’s Legacy in the Yucatán
Christian Rasmussen has spent over five decades blending a sharp artistic vision with careful anthropological study. The Danish-born visual artist, photographer, and anthropologist, born…
Joann Andrews, Environmental Pioneer in Yucatán, Dies at 96
Joann Andrews, founder of Pronatura Península de Yucatán and a leading force in conservation across the Yucatán Peninsula for more than four decades, died…
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Remembering Doña Homa: A Life of Bold Decisions and Sweet Success
The distinctive Persian-Mexican fusion that made Hotel Casa San Ángel a Mérida landmark has lost…
Gabriel Ramírez Aznar, Pillar of Yucatán Art, Dies at 87
Renowned painter and writer Gabriel Ramírez Aznar died today, leaving behind a lasting legacy as…
Dr. Eddie Salazar Gamboa, 79, Revealed Chichén Itzá Mysteries
The scientific community of Yucatán mourns the loss of one of its brightest stars. Dr…
Expat Interview: Annie and Murdoch Thread the NeedleAfter leaving London and raising a family in New York, two lifelong travelers find their happy place under the Yucatecan sun
With Murdoch Morrison and Annie Walwyn-Jones, stories unfold as naturally as a conversation over tea…
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Remembering Doña Homa: A Life of Bold Decisions and Sweet Success
The distinctive Persian-Mexican fusion that made Hotel Casa San Ángel a Mérida landmark has lost…
Gabriel Ramírez Aznar, Pillar of Yucatán Art, Dies at 87
Renowned painter and writer Gabriel Ramírez Aznar died today, leaving behind a lasting legacy as…
Dr. Eddie Salazar Gamboa, 79, Revealed Chichén Itzá Mysteries
The scientific community of Yucatán mourns the loss of one of its brightest stars. Dr…
Expat Interview: Annie and Murdoch Thread the NeedleAfter leaving London and raising a family in New York, two lifelong travelers find their happy place under the Yucatecan sun
With Murdoch Morrison and Annie Walwyn-Jones, stories unfold as naturally as a conversation over tea…
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Why 2025 Has Been Rommel Pacheco’s Most Transformative Year
Former Olympic diver and current Sports Commission director of Mexico’s National Sports Commission, Rommel Pacheco, celebrated a deeply personal milestone this past weekend. He and his wife, Lylo Fa, baptized their adopted son, Rommel Alberto, at the historic Ermita de Santa Isabel in Mérida. The morning ceremony, held at the colonial-era chapel south of Mérida’s…
The Cave Guardian: What Drives Roberto Rojo UndergroundSpeleologist documents the world beneath Yucatán—and fights to protect it from destruction
Roberto Rojo was 30 meters underground when the drilling started. Stalactites that had formed over millennia began tumbling around him as a massive industrial drill punched through the limestone ceiling above. The biologist ducked for cover, phone in hand, recording what would become some of the most dramatic footage of environmental destruction in Mexico’s recent…
Yobaín Vázquez Bailón: La Travestiada, Rebellion, Mythmaking, and Forgotten Voices
Yobaín Vázquez Bailón work blends meticulous historical research, political purpose, and narrative ambition. The Yucatecan writer’s journey into literature and anthropology began as a rebellion against his family’s expectations. His parents envisioned him continuing their family’s teaching legacy, but Yobaín charted his own course. “I recognize how important teaching is, but it does not really…
The Remarkable Rise of Mauricio Vila DosalYucatecan senator’s academic leave reflects a decades-long preparation for Mexico’s highest office
Senator Mauricio Vila Dosal’s decision to pause his Senate career and pursue a Master’s in Public Administration at Harvard University hints at his bold political ambitions. It’s also the latest chapter in one of Mexico’s most compelling political success stories—a journey from restaurant franchise manager to potential presidential candidate in less than two decades. The…
US Consul General Reflects on His 1st Year at Mérida’s New ConsulateJusten Thomas oversees US$211 million diplomatic complex while embracing local customs
The 45-year-old diplomat oversees operations at the $211m Mérida Consulate, the largest US diplomatic investment in the Peninsula’s history.
Ixil Grandmother Saves Up, Goes Abroad, and Trip Goes ViralLesson learned: You’re never too old to slay on social media
Dreams have no expiration date, and here’s proof. A grandmother from the small Yucatán town of Ixil has captured hearts across social media after taking her first international trip at age 79. María Virginia Córdova Coba spent an entire year cooking to save money “peso by peso” for her dream trip to Colombia. The youngest…
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Colorful and Defiant, Yucatán Pride March 2025 Draws Tens of Thousands to Mérida Streets
Thousands gathered Saturday at the Monument to the Homeland for the Yucatán Pride March 2025 in Mérida. The annual event…Remembering La Lupita, Another Mom-and-Pop Business That Suddenly Shut Down
We all have places we take for granted, be they eateries, corner stores, bodegas, or mom-and-pop video rental spots. One…The Truth About the Tren Maya’s New Route to Progreso
Construction on the Mérida-Progreso highway has led some media outlets to speculate that the recently announced Tren Maya connection to…2025 home tour benefits education in Progreso
Step inside stunning beachfront homes while supporting local students at the 7th Annual Progreso Home Tour on Saturday, March 8,…Free movies alfresco at La Plancha amphitheater for the month of love
When Mérida’s Parque La Plancha hosted two free movie nights over the weekend, stars were on the screen and overhead…
