Travel Tips
The community of Chikindzonot, located in eastern Yucatán, Mexico, preserves an ancestral tradition known as the Dance of “Los Señores” (The Lords) or “Los Pastores” (The Shepherds). This cultural manifestation, which fuses elements of the Catholic religion and pre-Hispanic practices, takes place during the Christmas festivities and is deeply rooted in the identity of its […]
Money, work, and love are the most fervent desires of consumers of esoteric products who go to the Lucas de Gálvez market in the heart of Mérida. With the end of the year around the corner, the demand for these items increases considerably; and the tradition of rituals to attract good luck continues to gain […]
In today’s evolving world, it’s essential for companies and their employees to keep learning continuously. With new technologies constantly emerging, businesses face both challenges and opportunities for growth. To stay ahead of the competition, employees need to enhance their skills. Cloud-based education platforms offer an efficient way for them to receive training. This piece explores […]
The municipal president of Mérida, Cecilia Patrón Laviada, began the repaving of 50th Street, located in the Historic Center. This project responds to the high demand for improvements on the city’s busiest roads. The work will have an investment of 2 million 299 thousand pesos, as part of the 150 million pesos saved in the […]
Women in a maquila factory in Michoacán, as well as businessmen all over Mexico, warn of job losses after a decree published a week ago. MEXICO CITY.— Business organizations have warned that, as a result of the decree that restricts temporary imports of textiles and clothing, the massive closure of companies, loss of jobs, and […]
On Thursday, December 26, 2024, Chichén Itzá, one of the most visited archaeological sites in Mexico, welcomed its 2,200,000th visitor. This honor fell to Auri Marili Gutiérrez Vázquez, a horticulturist originally from Nuevo León, who was honored with a special award by the authorities of the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) and the […]
The State Civil Protection operation carried out between December 22 and 24, 2024 in Mérida and its communities resulted in the seizure of more than 1,300 pounds of fireworks. The main reasons for the seizure were the lack of required security measures and the sale of products to minors, according to authorities. The merchants were […]
In the days before and on Christmas 2024, the “Manuel Crescencio Rejón” international airport handled more than 11,000 passengers daily, arriving and departing from Mérida. With this same dynamism, according to the predictions of the general administrator of the Mérida airport, Oscar Carrillo Maldonado, the end of the year and the first week of January […]
Noé Rodríguez Cervera, former president of the Association of Hotels and Hostels of Valladolid, stated that during Christmas Eve and Christmas holidays, there was an increase of up to 60% in tourist overnight stays in the city. Hoteliers expect that for this weekend, it could increase a little more. During 2024 there was no growth […]
The Municipal Institute for the Strengthening of Mayan Culture has noticed an increase in the interest of foreigners in learning the Mayan language, demonstrating that it is a significant approach to recognizing the importance of this culture. Currently, the institute has 10 students from Brazil, the United States and France. Many of them find a […]