Several prominent buildings in Mérida’s Centro have been listed for sale. Asking prices range from MX$15 to 300 million (or approximately US$825,000 to $16.5 million). One such property is the former site of a popular auto parts business across from Parque Santiago. The distinctive and sprawling three-story Torre building could be converted to offices, a…
Knowing just how close Yucatán came to becoming part of the US is an important reminder of Yucatán’s independence
To say Atlixco is full of charm would be a huge understatement, however, given its location near both Cholula and the city of Puebla, travelers often overlook it.
Tlaxcala is the smallest state in Mexico, nestled in the heart of the country. But despite its size, it boasts a rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning natural beauty.
The Monumento a la Revolución (Monument to the Revolution) is a towering landmark in Mexico City, standing as a tribute to the nation’s transformative revolution of 1910.
The renowned historian and tour guide José Humberto Gómez Rodriguez passed away from undisclosed causes. He was 87.
Ichcanzijó (Ancient downtown Mérida) is believed to have been founded in the 5th Century BCE, but the remains of other settlements date more than a millennia further back in time.
La Bermeja is a “pahntom Island” that supposedly existed off the north coast of the Yucatán Peninsula in the Gulf of Mexico.
Peoples of African origin have been in Mérida since colonization first began.
Flying the flag recently became legal after an amendment to Article 116 of Mexico’s constitution passed in the federal legislature.
The Villa of Coyoacán in CDMX has a fascinating history stretching back all the way to the 7th century
On Episode 5 of “Uncovered,” we dive in to the history and archaeology of Mesoamerica and beyond with Pete of the Ancient Americas YouTube channel.
As the US and Mexico celebrate 200 years of diplomatic relations, we look at the history of this complicated relationship
Mexican Pink, as it’s often called, isn’t a mere trend. It’s a tradition that goes back farther than many realize. Artist Ramón Valdiosera inspired the term rosa mexicano, or Mexican Pink, which can be seen across Mexico on just about anything that can be applied with color. Today’s Mexican creatives are embracing their cultural roots,…
Though the town is very small, it makes for a worthwhile stop on the way to El Cuyo, the ruins of Kulubá, or Las Coloradas.
Mexican Independence Day celebrations kick off this evening in Mérida’s Centro.
Despite what some visitors believe, the tradition of the dancing flyers practiced in several parts of Mexico is not merely a tourist attraction, but rather an ancient fertility ritual.
A group of Yucatecan speleologists have encountered a previously unknown cave system near Ticul.
Elephants, iguanas and a Maya princess peer beyond the overgrown bush of a large fenced-off lot with no signs explaining their existence. We hazard some guesses.
Perhaps Mexico’s most notable contribution to the war effort came in the form of the Escuadrón 201, also known as the Aztec Eagles
Four months ago, a strong gust of wind and power surge damaged Valladolid’s video mapping show projectors.
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has called for Austria to repatriate the artifact known as “el Penacho de Moctezuma.”
El Monumento a la Patria is without a doubt one of Mérida’s most recognizable landmarks. Even visitors passing through the city for only a day, or even a few hours, likely stop by and visit this iconic monument.
Many people living in Mérida, Yucatán are vaguely aware that the city shares its name with other communities around the world. But the specifics surrounding how and why Yucatán’s capital got its name are unknown to most.
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