Tag: Progreso
Progreso’s famous Casa del Pastel transforms into a new restaurant
After being practically abandoned for over a decade, Progreso’s famous Casa del Pastel has now become the port city’s newest restaurant.
The three-story art deco...
Video: Progreso’s Carnaval is better than ever
This year's "Batalla de las Flores Parade" was Progreso's biggest and best attended to date.
Progreso’s Carnaval is giving Merida’s a run for its money
With more cities and towns throwing their own festivities, Mérida's Carnaval in Xmatkuil is no longer the undisputed champion.
Doors open wide for the 2023 Progreso Home Tour
A chance to explore six private coastal homes comes Saturday, March 4, with the Progreso Home Tour.
The annual fundraiser has expanded in scope. One...
Work on new Progreso overpass begins in March
A 1.4-mile-long overpass will connect Progreso's industrial port with the highway leading to Mérida, Yucatán's governor promised.
Now dubbed Liberamiento Progreso to suggest the...
Progreso’s cruise industry reaches new heights, but Cozumel remains in a...
So far in 2022, Progreso has hosted 72 cruise ships with nearly 20,000 passengers and 1,600 crew.
16 swimmers attacked, possibly by sting rays, in Progreso
The specifics of the attacks are vague, but most are thought to have involved interactions with string rays in Progreso’s shallow waters.
Kids design their own dinosaurs at Progreso’s new meteorite museum
Yucatán’s meteorite museum — formally called the Museo del Meteorito — officially opened Tuesday.
It features five mega dinosaur sculptures between eight and nine meters high:...
Video: Red tide puts summer vacations at risk of an early...
Closed beaches and the threat of a red tide in Progreso, but not ot all is at is seems.
Construction begins in Progreso on a new dock for the Mayan...
State and federal authorities have confirmed that work on a new dock to bring freight to the Mayan Train has begun in Progreso.
‘Red tide’ detected 7 miles off Yucatán coast
Scientists confirmed the presence of a red tide seven miles off Ría Lagartos.
The summer season kicks off in Progreso, but vendors say they...
Progreso, Yucatán’s most popular beach drew thousands of visitors over the weekend.
But vendors and restauranteurs say that despite decent sales, they continue for things...
A Progreso beach is more popular now that the pigs have...
A simple concept is drawing more and more visitors to Pig Beach in Yucalpetén,
Progreso to open new inflatable water park this summer
The port city of Progreso has announced that it will be opening a new inflatable water park just off of its boardwalk.
The water park,...
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.
Explore Progreso’s La Ría, one of Yucatán’s most underrated attractions
La Ría Progreso is run by a small community cooperative that offers a variety of recreational and educational activities at very reasonable prices.
Merry-go-round for wheelchairs and a new dinosaur park are nearly ready...
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...
Giant ship’s anchor discovered under Progreso’s Malecon
Weighing in at nearly two tons, the massive anchor discovered last week by city workers in Progreso remains surrounded by mystery.
Gay wedding in Progreso is a historic first for Yucatán port...
The coastal city of Progreso celebrated yesterday its very first same-sex wedding under Yucatán’s new marriage equality law.
The 4th Annual Progreso Home Tour and Silent Auction is back...
Six lovely homes and gardens in Yucatán's coastal community.
Progreso mayor says no to ‘Citizen Carnaval’
It looks like Progreso's "Citizen Carnaval" planned for Feb. 26 will not be happening after all, at least on the Malecon.
Ignoring City Hall, Progreso residents plan Citizen Carnaval’
Residents of Progreso have decided to go ahead with Carnaval celebrations on Feb 26, despite a clear rebuke from City Hall.
Blues Night
Blues Night with Stepp On It every Thursday from 8 to 11 p.m. at Zulu Manjar y Playa, Calle 80 x 21 y 23...
Three cruise liners dock in Progreso as Yucatán breaks new record...
Three cruise ships docked in Progreso at the same time, bringing with them a combined total of 2,394 passengers and 749 crewmembers.