In coordination with Civil Protection, the National Guard, and the Navy, measures have been implemented to ensure a safe stay. Celestún is preparing to welcome more than 15,000 tourists during the Holy Week holiday season, with hotel occupancy already booked at 80%, as confirmed by Mayor Jesús Germán Cauich Pinto “Tano.” The mayor emphasized that, […]
As part of its strategies to increase the influx of maritime visitors to Yucatán, the state government will participate through the Ministry of Tourism Development (SEFOTUR) in Seatrade Cruise Global, the leading international cruise tourism event. It will present an interesting proposal to cruise lines to increase arrivals to Progreso. Regarding this important event, which […]
The Quintana Roo Prosecutor’s Office reported that a Tamaulipas criminal leader ordered the murder of Tulum’s Police Captain José Roberto Rodríguez Bautista. Authorities arrested one of those implicated in the murder of Captain José Roberto Rodríguez Bautista, Secretary of Security of Tulum, Quintana Roo. He is Alejandro N., alias “El Rayo,” 42 years old and […]
After a week of more than 200 workshops, around 300 activities, including book presentations, meetings, and discussions, with an exhibition floor hosting more than 130 exhibitors with 10,000 titles, the Yucatán International Reading Fair (Filey) 2025 came to a close. The closing ceremony of this year’s edition took place on Sunday night at the Siglo […]
King Charles III is speaking out for the first time since his recent hospitalization. The British monarch’s Instagram story on Saturday, March 29th, featured a statement of support for the “people of Myanmar” after a “devastating” earthquake. On Thursday, Buckingham Palace announced the king was hospitalized after experiencing side effects from cancer treatment. The King’s statement said he and Queen […]
In recent years, the flamingo population in Yucatán has been affected by attacks from stray dogs. This problem, according to biologist David Eduardo Alonzo Parra, manager of the flamingo conservation program in Yucatán at the Pedro and Elena Hernández Foundation, has been present for at least a decade. Every year, the stray dog population in […]
The INEGI 2020 Population Census estimated that 4,452 Americans reside in Yucatán. However, the current estimate is around 10,000. Addressing the issue of foreigners already residing in neighborhoods such as Ermita, Santiago, and Santa Ana, Marco Tulio Peraza Guzmán, PhD in Architecture, head of the Graduate and Research Unit at the Faculty of Architecture at […]
To the west of Halacho in Yucatán is the timeless Mayan community of Sihó. Far from the bustling tourist trails, this small pueblo offers an authentic glimpse into the region’s rich Maya heritage, colonial history, and rural way of life. Sihó’s cobblestone streets, centuries-old church, and even more ancient Mayan temples give off the feel…
Thousands of Americans reside in Mérida, and La Ermita is one of the areas where they have settled. Designated a Magical Neighborhood by the federal government’s Ministry of Tourism in July 2023, this central corner of the state capital exudes an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. La Ermita de Mérida: A Magical Neighborhood for ForeignersFor […]
To continue to promote biodiversity conservation and the appreciation of birds, the program for the 24th edition of the TOH Bird Festival was presented this Wednesday, March 26th. This year, more than 40 activities are planned for April and November. From the Roger Orellana Botanical Garden of the Yucatán Scientific Research Center (Cicy), María Andrade […]