ByCarlos Rosado van der Gracht
With every passing year, Progreso’s Carnaval appears to get bigger and better, giving Mérida’s celebrations a real run for their money.
Senior Editor Carlos Rosado van der Gracht, PhD, is a journalist, photographer, and expedition leader. Born in Mérida, Carlos holds degrees from universities in Mexico, Canada, and Norway. Most recently, he earned a doctorate in Heritage Studies in 2026.
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