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Ric Best talks about how Mérida has influenced his latest works in more ways than one
By Trey Speegle For years, Ric Best never really needed a physical art studio, as he did work strictly in the digital realm. With space at a premium, Best says, “It was easier than painting while I was in New…
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Samantha Michell: Capturing memories and movement
Born in Chicago to a Colombian mother and a Mexican father, a transitory lifestyle marked Samantha Michell’s early years, spending time between the United States and Mexico. However, her heart has always been firmly rooted in Mérida. “I spent 18 years living here, going back and forth,” she recalls. “I’ve technically been here more than in the States.” This duality of identity and experience, living…
Floridian Robert Kimsey couldn’t stay away from Mérida for long
Editor’s note: Robert Kimsey was in his late 80s when we interviewed him for Issue 6 in 2022. After learning that he recently passed…
El Buen Pastor: Spirituality, community, and a shoulder to cry on at Dzununcán
Well beyond Mérida’s Periférico, Dzununcán is one of the poorest communities in Mérida, where residents, including single mothers and children, live in extreme poverty…
Mexico’s Sheinbaum appoints athlete-turned-politician Rommel Pacheco for leadership role
One of Yucatán’s more personable public figures, Rommel Pacheco, has caught the eye of Mexico’s president-elect. Claudia Sheinbaum has picked the 38-year-old former Olympic…
Mérida Author Explores Small-Town Life and Alien Encounters
Mérida Innkeeper Dave O. Dodge is embarking on a New England book tour to celebrate his two biographical novels set in that region. Dodge,…
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Ariz. Student Receives Journalism Award for Shedding Light on HIV in Yucatán
Jair Avalos López, a student at Arizona State University, received the National Health Journalism Award,…
Consul General Dorothy Ngutter Bids a Warm Farewell to Yucatán
The time has come for Consul General Dorothy Ngutter to move on to her next…
Carol Kolozs Fischer, the Visionary Behind a Luxury Landmark
Carol Kolozs Fischer, whose second act in life was to cement Mérida’s reputation for luxury,…
Lorraine Toohey Followed an Artist’s Path to a Vibrant Community
As a young artist, Lorraine Toohey embarked on an unconventional journey that eventually led her…
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Ariz. Student Receives Journalism Award for Shedding Light on HIV in Yucatán
Jair Avalos López, a student at Arizona State University, received the National Health Journalism Award,…
Consul General Dorothy Ngutter Bids a Warm Farewell to Yucatán
The time has come for Consul General Dorothy Ngutter to move on to her next…
Carol Kolozs Fischer, the Visionary Behind a Luxury Landmark
Carol Kolozs Fischer, whose second act in life was to cement Mérida’s reputation for luxury,…
Lorraine Toohey Followed an Artist’s Path to a Vibrant Community
As a young artist, Lorraine Toohey embarked on an unconventional journey that eventually led her…
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Reclaiming X’Tabay: A Conversation with Artists Juana Alicia and Tirso González Araiza
In the heart of the Yucatán Peninsula, a captivating artistic collaboration challenges conventional narratives and redefines the essence of a Maya legend. Muralist Juana Alicia and writer Tirso González Araiza have joined forces to present “La X’Tabay. El libro de los libros” (“The X’Tabay. The Book of Books”), an exhibition on view at the Palacio…
Susan Posnick: From Celebrity Makeup Artist and Entrepreneur to Her New Path In Yucatán
Little did Susan Posnick know that her battle with skin cancer would lead her to develop her own line of sunscreen products and natural cosmetics and also to save lives in the process.
Being an Expat in Yucatán: Here Are the Basics
Merida, Yucatan, is a city of around a million people, with expats living mainly in the 3.5-square-mile Centro Histórico, a series of neighborhoods near the Plaza Grande, or main square where the government and cathedral preside. Just how many? There is no official count, but certainly, expats here number in the thousands. More recently, younger…
Joey Arias: A NYC legend takes the stage in Mérida
A bona fide fixture of New York City’s vibrant downtown performance scene for 30-plus years, Joey Arias is bringing his cabaret show to Mérida. His one-night-only performance is at El Remate, which has a new chef and menu. Growing up outside of New York, I remember Arias as a major provocateur and trailblazer for drag…
RIP Mérida Artist Samuel Barrera Ceballos
Mérida-born surrealist painter Samuel Barrera Ceballos, who gave up a career in law to follow his passion for dreamscapes and fantastical portraits, has died. The self-taught artist, 56, is remembered for his kindness and eagerness to collaborate with other artists. Barrera left behind law school after he developed a passion for painting while designing and…
Peter Karavais Explains the Motivation Behind Casa Cascabel
Tina Marie Wood and I spent a year traveling around Mexico with the intention of finding the right place to build Casa Cascabel.
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A Maritime Route Between Yucatán and Cuba is in the Works
Discussions to establish a maritime connection between Yucatán and Cuba are underway, according to Cuban consul for the Yucatán Peninsula,…
Tulum’s New Airport Has a Long Way to Go, But It Sure Is a Looker
Airlines already operating out of Tulum’s new airport include Viva Aerobus and Aeromexico
Mérida’s New Electric Bus-Tram Hybrid Hits the Road
The electric Ie-Tram is now connecting La Plancha with the Tren Maya Station in Teya.
Times, Prices, and Everything You Need to Know About the Tren Maya
The inaugural voyage of the Tren Maya takes place today between Campeche and Cancún’s airport.
Team Mexico Wins Big at Pok Ta Pok World Cup in Belize
The World Cup attracted 18 teams from Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Panama, Mexico, and the United States.
Mexican Military Apparently Bars Birdwatching at La Plancha
A local group of birdwatchers claims members of the National Guard harassed them in Mérida’s Parque la Plancha.
Mexico’s First Caribbean Destination Keeps Its Archaeological Treasures Hidden
Before tourism began to take off in the region, Akumal had a population of just a couple dozen folks, who…
YM Tour: Experience Uxmal As You’ve Never Seen It Before
Join us on Monday, Dec. 18 to explore the ancient city of Uxmal, including a section recently opened to the…
First Christmas Will be Festive at the New La Plancha Park
El Paseo Navideño de las Flores marks the first Christmas celebration at the new La Plancha park beginning on Saturday…
These Maya Temples Are About to Open for Free in Izamal
Izamal will officially open previously off-limits Maya temples to the public on Dec. 7.