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Mexico City’s vibrant bar scene has some of the world’s best cocktails 

Mexico City’s talented bartenders are redefining the art of mixology, infusing classic cocktails with local flavors and innovative techniques.  The city is also home to what is known as “the best bar in the world.” The Handshake Speakeasy was recently awarded the top spot at the prestigious World’s 50 Best Bars award ceremony in Madrid,…

Bars, cantinas, and sports centers to re-open in Yucatán

Bars, cantinas, and sports centers to re-open in Yucatán

As Yucatán begins to lift more COVID-19 restrictions, life seems to slowly be returning to normal. This week saw the reopening of several of Mérida’s largest athletic centers, including the Estadio General Salvador Alvarado, the Centro Paralímpico and the Gimnasio Polifuncional.  However, state authorities noted that people visiting these sports centers must wear facemasks at…

Bars in Mérida’s Centro at risk of closing down for good

Bars in Mérida’s Centro at risk of closing down for good

Centro bars are at risk of permanent closure after the introduction of new rules and the reinstatement of mobility restrictions.  Several bars had been granted temporary licenses that allowed them to operate as restaurants, but these permits have now been rescinded.  Industry representatives say that they cannot withstand any more closures and that if they…

A busy spring break could undermine Cancún’s economic recovery

A busy spring break could undermine Cancún’s economic recovery

Cancún and the Mayan Riviera have had a relatively slow year due to COVID-19 but beaches, bars, restaurants, and nightclubs are far from empty.  Even the largest nightclubs with a capacity for thousands of partygoers have reopened in time for spring break in Cancún and Playa del Carmen. The most conservative estimates indicate tens of…

Yucatan won’t budge over alcohol sales at the beach

Yucatan won’t budge over alcohol sales at the beach

Progreso, Yucatan — With the summer holiday season underway, the state government has refused to loosen restrictions on Sunday alcohol sales on the beach. Beachfront bar and restaurant owners, fronted by the National Chamber of Commerce, Services and Tourism of Merida (Canaco-Servitur), were denied permission to serve drinks for two additional hours, until 7 p.m.,…

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