Great Places to Visit in Mérida That You Can Walk To
Yucatán’s capital is fun to explore on foot. Check out the best places to visit in Mérida’s Centro Histórico that are easy to walk to.
Cozy, Quaint, Quiet: The Best Boutique Hotels in Mérida
When it comes to luxury accommodations, bigger isn’t always better. Find out more about the best boutique hotels in Mérida, Mexico
Luxury & Elegance at the Best 5-Star Hotels in Mérida
Looking for a luxurious Yucatán getaway? Contributor Bryan Dearsley takes a look at the best 5-star hotels in Mérida, Mexico
At Mérida Teens Club, a Learning Studio Provides Alternative to Conventional School
“Call it a learning studio because in a studio, what do you do? You experiment, you play, right?” says Jenita Lawal.
What does a return to school mean for Mexico’s COVID-19 recovery?
“it is very important that our children are able to return to school, there is no real substitute for in-person learning,” said López Obrador during a press conference earlier today.
Silicon Valley tech school gets Mérida campus ready
A tech school from San Francisco is expanding its Mexico presence starting with Mérida.
COVID-19 vaccines now being offered to teachers in Yucatán
The vaccination campaign is expected to run until Friday, but authorities say that the centers will continue to operate until Saturday if needed.
AMLO: States free to decide when schools will open again
In a morning press conference, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said each state will decide when students and teachers will be returning to classrooms. The President urged each state to do as they see fit, but reminded governors and state education authorities to act responsibly. Most teachers have yet to be inoculated against COVID-19, however,…
In Yucatan, a decrease in coronavirus infections and deaths
Yucatan health authorities reported 13 coronavirus-related fatalities Monday, the lowest one-day death tally since July 3. Just a week ago, daily fatalities numbered in the high 20s to mid-30s. On Sunday, 20 deaths were reported. August began with 604 hospital beds occupied by someone suffering from COVID-19. But today, hospitalizations decreased by 57, to reach…
Yucatan adds coronavirus prevention measures at schools, highways and airport
With the World Health Organization declaring a coronavirus pandemic, Yucatan state officials on Thursday announced a series of preventative measures. The state already canceled a huge, widely anticipated convention — the Tianguis Turístico — a blow to the region’s economy. Gov. Mauricio Vila Dosal then announced additional actions to prevent the deadly virus from entering Yucatan:…
Student chefs open a pop-up restaurant with the globe-hopping menu
The city’s newest restaurant is open, but you’ll have to act fast to catch it. It closes for good on May 25.
Summer vacation nears for half a million school children
More than half a million kids in public and private schools are getting ready for their well-earned summer break.
Elementary school reform includes teaching all kids English
The goal is to have all students in Mexico speaking both English and Spanish within two decades.
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