Entry fees at Progreso’s new dinosaur park irk public
The new attraction in Chichxulub, called “Sendero Jurasico,” will be charging an admission of 200 pesos per adult and 100 per child.
Merry-go-round for wheelchairs and a new dinosaur park are nearly ready in Progreso
Yucatán’s top port city is installing a new carousel ride on its boardwalk, but this time it’s designed to be more inclusive. The merry-go-round has been designed with a ramp and places for wheelchairs, said Progreso Mayor Julián Zacarías Curi. “Now on the traditional malecón, we will have a new carousel for people with disabilities…
Chicxulub to get its very own ‘Jurassic Park’
Construction began today at a new attraction near the entrance to Chicxulub, in the municipality of Progreso.
New residents in Yucatán flock to the beach
The real-estate market on Yucatán’s coastline continues to heat up as a growing number of people from across the country and the world continue to buy up properties.
300 people party at Chicxulub beach until police step in
While coronavirus infections in Yucatán topped 50,000, a large group at the beach chose to party on. The fun didn’t last long. State government personnel followed up on a surveillance operation by closing down a party at Chicxulub Puerto, where around 300 guests were packed together and mostly unmasked. Earlier: COVID deaths include more people…
Chicxulub cancels huge annual festival honoring its patron saint
[metaslider id=”52091″] Chicxulub Puerto is losing a popular August holiday as local officials attempt to discourage crowds and the spread of coronavirus. For the first time in decades, Chicxulub Puerto will not celebrate the Virgen de la Asunción Poderosa, one of the most important coastal festivals of the summer. The flotilla, religious processions, performances and…
Mod market planned for Chicxulub Puerto
A modern municipal market in Chicxulub Puerto will consist of five spaces under dramatic, inverted gable roofs, an architect’s rendering reveals. The project is part of a Compranet community action plan that also encompasses an adjacent public plaza and elsewhere, a sports field, library and a waterside park. The Ministry of Agrarian, Territorial and Urban…
Residents shield Chicxulub from outsiders as Mexico’s COVID-19 death toll spikes
As residents in one coastal town took it upon themselves to create a blockade, two more coronavirus cases were registered in Yucatan Saturday, bringing the official count to 63. It was a grim 24 hours nationally as 19 patients died from COVID-19, the highest number in one day, bringing Mexico’s coronavirus fatalities to 79. Mexico…
‘Dry law’ to be implemented, ending liquor sales along the coast
Progreso, Yucatan — A “ley seca,” or “dry law” that bans alcohol sales, will be implemented here through the Easter season, the mayor announced. Telchac also announced a temporary liquor-sales ban starting today, giving only 24 hours notice to consumers. Progreso’s April 1-20 ban could extend even longer, “depending on the evolution of the health…
Chicxulub Puerto petitions to split from Progreso
Paperwork has been filed to make the port town where the famous crater gets its name its own independent municipality.
Federal help asked to stop construction in protected mangrove zone
Illegal construction in Chicxulub Puerto’s mangrove areas has the mayor asking for federal assistance to stop it.
Chicxulub Crater museum months behind schedule
Too few people appreciate how the Chicxulub Crater impact changed the world, a prominent scientist says.
Results from Chicxulub Crater drilling expedition shared
Around 60 researchers from more than 20 countries today return to Yucatán to announce what they found when they drilled off the coast of Sisal and Progreso in 2016.
Developer clears dunes and vegetation at Chicxulub, Profepa reports
After 1,200 square meters of coastal dune vegetation was removed, environmental authorities bypassed barbed-wire fences to shut down a construction site.
Aquarium in Progreso among big ideas proposed to candadates
An aquarium in Progreso and an entertainment-hotel complex somewhere on the coast were among the tourist-building ideas presented to four gubernatorial candidates.
Profepa shuts down dump site on Chicxulub coastline
Local agents from Profepa, the federal environmental agency, stopped workers from dumping rubble onto coastal wetland.
Entangled in lobster traps, 500-lb. sea turtle suffocates
A giant leatherback sea turtle found dead on a beach at Chicxulub Puerto had suffocated after she got entangled in lobster traps.
Highly anticipated new game is set at Chicxulub crater
It looks like GTFO, the creepy action/horror game unveiled at the Game Awards, will be set in the Chicxulub Crater.
Residents see little gain from famous Chicxulub Crater
One of the most well-known natural features on the peninsula is associated with this small fishing village. But its existence is barely perceptible, and residents complain they gain little out of their town’s place in history.
Delta, Habitat for Humanity build in Chicxulub
Delta Air Lines is celebrating its 12th Global Build with Habitat for Humanity International by helping build six homes in Chicxulub. Sixty-six volunteers will participate.
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