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The Governor of Yucatán, Joaquín Díaz Mena, met with the Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), António Guterres. Guterres arrived in the city of Mérida as part of a private visit to the state. The international diplomat later visited the archaeological site of Uxmal, one of the most representative sites of Mayan culture. During the […]
Cultur announces the reopening of the Loltún, Uaymitún, and Balamcanché tourist attractions, following investments in restoration and security. The head of the Board of Trustees of Cultural and Tourism Services Units of the State of Yucatán (Cultur), Clemente Escalante Alcocer, confirmed that the Loltún, Uaymitún, and Balamcanché resorts will reopen to the public in July […]
Few people in history can be said to have lived as impactfully as Gonzalo Guerrero, the Spanish Conquistador who turned Maya chief and father to an entirely new race. Significant gaps exist in what we know about Gonzalo Guerrero’s life, but what we know is remarkable, considering the man lived 500 years ago. From Spain…
The process of selling globally has become significantly easier for artisans, thanks to the rise of e-commerce. Local artisans, often working from home or small workshops, can now create an online storefront where they can feature their unique handmade goods. The flexibility of these platforms allows artisans to operate their businesses at their own pace,…
María Pinzón Dzul leads a project that seeks to rescue and promote the traditional flavors of Yucatán, with the participation of local cooks. Intending to preserve and revitalize traditional Yucatecan cuisine, María Pinzón Dzul is bringing together a group of women to promote this gastronomic legacy, recognized worldwide as a cultural heritage. “Ancestral cuisine must […]
Honey production has been affected by strong winds on the peninsula. Strong winds of up to 65 kilometers per hour recorded in Yucatán over the past three weeks have impacted the beekeeping sector, resulting in losses in honey production. Representing 75 honey producers from Xcanchakán, a district of Tecoh, Ricardo Cámara Puch and José Alonzo […]
A significant solar storm is approaching Earth in April 2025, driven by multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) from the Sun. These CMEs are massive bursts of solar wind and magnetic fields released into space, and when they interact with Earth’s magnetosphere, they can trigger geomagnetic storms. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has […]
Mérida International Airport is experiencing its peak passenger traffic during the Easter holiday period, handling up to 11,500 passengers per day. The Easter holidays bring a huge influx to Mérida’s historic center! The local architecture and cuisine attract thousands of tourists. The number could increase during the Easter weekend and the holidays. Elizabeth Di Dio, […]
The controversial Fyre Festival 2 Mexico, a promised sequel to a disastrous 2017 attempt at a high-end music event, has been scuttled. That’s according to recent communications sent to ticket holders. The event was initially scheduled to run from May 30 to June 2 in the Riviera Maya’s northernmost playground, Playa del Carmen. Ticket purchasers…
Librerías Dante welcomes rescued dogs as part of the Capture, Sterilization, and Release (CEL) program in Mérida. These canines have already been vaccinated, sterilized, and equipped with identification tags. Three rescued dogs are now part of Librerías Dante’s cultural space in the Olimpo district of Mérida’s Historic Center. They are Güero, Muu, and Kalimán, who […]