Yucatan News
Covid-19 Cases Surge in Yucatán Peninsula With 510% Monthly Increase
A significant spike in COVID-19 cases has been reported in the Yucatán Peninsula over the past month, with a staggering 510% increase in new...
National
The federal government subsidizes the Mayan Train by 10,700%
The Mayan Train—one of Mexico’s most ambitious infrastructure projects—has sparked significant debate not just for its environmental and cultural impact, but also for its...
Maya Train Director Admits Passenger Operations Are Not Profitable
The director-general of Mexico's highly anticipated Maya Train project has acknowledged that passenger operations will not be profitable, sparking concerns about the initiative's financial...
Tren Maya: The Price the Yucatán Peninsula Will Pay for Accelerated Tourism Development
A recent study conducted by researchers from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) warns that the operation of the Tren Maya may significantly...
Economy
Mérida Seeks Investment and Innovation from UAE
The city of Mérida has taken a significant step towards boosting its economy through investments and innovation projects, courtesy of a meeting between Mayor Cecilia Patrón Laviada and the Ambassador of the United Arab...
Quintana Roo and Yucatán Lead Nation in Working-Class Population Participation
Two Mexican states stand out for having the highest participation rates of employed people: Quintana Roo and Yucatán. According to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography, both states maintain their position as one...
Business
Mérida Forum To Strengthen Tourism Distribution Channel
ExpoMayoristas has announced that it will be hosting its next forum on May 27th at the Aken Mind Hotel in Mérida, bringing together approximately...
The Ponce Díaz Family: Masters of Industry and Philanthropy in Yucatán
The Ponce Díaz family has etched its name as one of the most influential and affluent families in Yucatán, thanks to their savvy business...
Real Estate
Entertainment
Mérida Shines with 100% Yucatecan Spirit: White Night Festival Brings City to Life
The city of Mérida came alive tonight as thousands of people flocked to its Historic Center for the 19th edition of the White Night...
Beat the Heat in Mérida: Cool Spots to Escape the Sweltering Temperature
As the mercury rises in Mérida, Yucatán, locals and tourists alike are seeking refuge from the scorching heat. Temperatures often soar above 40°C (104°F),...
‘Souls’ Exhibition in Mérida Celebrates Trans Community, Promotes Visibility and Inclusion
A poignant visual tribute to the experiences, struggles, and emotions of trans people has opened its doors in Mérida, Yucatán, as part of the...
Food and Drinks
Why are African American Expats moving to Merida, Yucatan?
Expat Diaries: Black Women Share Why They Decided To Make Mexico Home—And How You Can Too
By Danielle Pointdujour
Despite growing political tensions, Black women are...
Expats Crime
Caban Condos: The Ultimate Real Estate Fraud
Caban Condos Mexico faces severe allegations of fraud, So far they got over 20 USD million and never delivered the condos they promised, with...
Travel
Mexico History
Blood-Stained Rituals: Archaeologists Uncover Chilling Discovery in Ancient Mayan ‘Blood Cave
A recent excavation at Dos Pilas in Guatemala's Petén archaeological site has shed new light on the dark rituals that took place within an ancient Mayan "Blood Cave." The cave, known as Cueva de Sangre, is one of many caves in the region that...
Mexico Living
In 2006, several gang leaders sat down to talk in a prison in Mérida, Yucatán. After decades of feuding, they asked themselves: "Do we really want to pass on our problems to the next generation?" Thus the Mayan Council was born, a model gang peace.
Motorcycles, pickup trucks. Sitting on the back of a pickup truck, I keep an eye...
Heatlh
Evidence of the Virgin of Guadalupe’s Existence to Be Presented in Mérida
During the international congress "The Brushstroke of God" in Mérida, experts will present evidence supporting the existence of the Virgin of Guadalupe, blending science and faith.
On August 24th and 25th, Mérida will become the epicenter of a spiritually and culturally significant event as representatives...
