The athletes were in the state as part of a surprise project The professional divers: the Mexican Jonathan Paredes and the Colombian Orlando Duque are seduced by the magical cenotes of Yucatán, scenarios that are different from a swimming pool or another world platform. They feel a spiritual connection with the Mayan culture and with […]
INAH staff closes archaeological zones of Tabasco and Yucatán
Workers of the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) who work in archaeological zones of Tabasco and Yucatán, such as Dzibilchaltún, Uxmal, Mayapán and Izamal, closed the spaces due to the situation that the institution headed by Diego Prieto Hernández. In the Archaeological Zone of Comalcalco, in Tabasco, the workers placed banners that read: “Operational paralysis of the INAH due to lack of budget to comply with the most elementary […]
Alek Syntek shoots promotional video in Yucatan
CETUR hires an artist to promote Yucatan attractions The singer Alek Syntek has been very active in Yucatán. Last Tuesday night he was in the Plaza Grande of Mérida recording a new promotional video for the State Tourism Business Council (CETUR), as part of the plan to reactivate the economy of the state. On September […]
Tekit the capital of the guayabera, marks the beginning of a new touristic circuit
Made of cotton or linen and crafted with love, each embroidery stitch is a multicolored filigree that evokes tradition, elegance. it has been worn by both politicians and artists, and by different characters from the business world, literature, and entertainment. The guayabera is a symbol of Yucatán and Tekit is the “capital of the guayabera”. […]
December begins with almost a hundred Covid-19 infections in Yucatán; today 99 new cases and 6 deaths
Report of coronavirus cases in Yucatan on December 1, 2020: 99 new infections and 6 deaths MÉRIDA, Yuc.- After more than a week with more than 100 daily cases of coronavirus in Yucatán the number is finally decreasing, since this Tuesday there were 99 infections officially announced by the State Health Department. With this, there […]
If you think the Yucatan Symphony Orchestra must be declared Cultural Heritage, please sign the petition
The Yucatan Symphony Orchestra deserves recognition, as a cultural symbol, after more than a century of history in which it has managed to perform on the highest stages of our country, be present at events of international stature, and delivering a significant contribution to the development of culture in the state of Yucatán.In addition to […]
Yucatan intolerant expats exposed
Chelem’s intolerant Facebook Group out in the open By Yucatan Times on December 1, 2020 This is the 4th note regarding the conflict in Chelem. Since the articles of the conflict were published, new situations have come to light. One of them a private Facebook group named Informed Yucatan Beach Friends… MERIDA Yucatan (Times Media Mexico) – […]
Clear cutting of Yucatan’s peninsula Maya Jungle has led to massive flooding
This year, in which several tropical storms and hurricanes hit southeastern Mexico, the vulnerability of a territory that loses its forest reserves became evident. A little over ten years ago, Leidy Pech and her Mayan companions were already warning him. In the municipality of Hopelchén, in Campeche, in southern Mexico, deforestation was progressing uncontrollably, large tracts […]
2,000 volunteers test CanSino COVID-19 vaccine in Yucatan, Mexico
Mérida, Yucatán.- Clinical trials of the CanSino vaccine against the coronavirus began in Yucatán and will be tested on 2,000 volunteers. This phase 3 of studies, announced by Governor Mauricio Vila Dosal, is part of a strategic alliance with the Köhler & Milstein Research Institute, focused on the development of biotechnology. “We will continue with […]
“Buyer beware” Massive real estate fraud in Merida Yucatan prevalent
Real estate fraud in Celestun, Sisal, Caucel, Hunucma, Northern Merida, and Conkal corridos are prevalent The explosive growth of the so-called ” investment lots ” in Yucatan in recent years has sparked the discussion about whether the purchase of these is an advantageous business or simply a monumental fraud. Many companies in charge of selling these lots offer properties ” ten […]
