Travel Tips
In a Mérida experiencing a cultural crossroads, a small Yucatecan family business opens Monday through Saturday in Mérida’s Centro. The aroma of roasted coffee wafting from the shop each morning has become part of the daily routine for those who live and work in the surrounding area. Café Cafico sits a block away from Paseo…
Premium tourism attention grows with the ‘Destino Mío Mayan Jungle Retreat’ initiative, which debuts facilities and infrastructure to provide guests with an experience of peace, relaxation, and harmony with nature. It is around 250 hectares of jungle, where comfort and gastronomy stand out. The Secretary of Tourism Development of Yucatán, Darío Flota Ocampo, accompanied the […]
It’s not really a sandwich, not really a cake. Few stories capture the spirit of culinary innovation quite like that of the sandwichón, a beloved party staple that emerged from the creative mind of a baker-turned-troubadour in the Yucatán Peninsula. The tale begins with Petronilo Vázquez Madera (1900-1970), a visionary baker born in the small…
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has issued a decree that effectively ended the popular “border-skipping” strategy many U.S. e-commerce sellers used to avoid tariffs on Chinese goods. This decision, which was announced on Dec. 19 and took effect immediately, primarily targets apparel imports and is set to have far-reaching consequences for the industry. For years, U.S. […]
One of the more surprising foreign policy ideas the Trump team has proposed on the eve of its ascension to power is military intervention in Mexico to go after drug cartels and possibly stop migrants headed to the United States. The idea seemed so wild and provocative — siccing U.S. troops on a peaceful neighbor […]
At the end of this year, Cancun expects to exceed the annual average hotel occupancy by at least 5% compared to 2023, when it reached 75%. Juan Pablo de Zulueta Razo, municipal secretary of Tourism of Benito Juárez, highlighted that the goal for December is to ensure that 90% of the hotel rooms are occupied, […]
As part of the humanitarian activities of the Mexican Red Cross Yucatán Delegation, the State Volunteer Coordination with other areas organized the delivery of coffee and bread to the doors of the city’s hospitals. The State Delegate, Michelle Byrne de Rodríguez, recalled that respect and empathy for others are part of the fundamental principles of […]
Given the dominance of touch screens and cutting-edge video games, there is a corner where time seems to stop: stores that offer traditional toys. Far from disappearing, toys such as spinning tops, yo-yos, wooden carts, and the cup-and-ball, withstand the time. For many, they continue to be an appreciated gift, both for children and nostalgic […]
Latin America has beautiful scenery and a lot of different cultures, but it also has big social and economic problems. Poverty and education are two that stand out as being highly linked problems that affect each other in a circle of bad behavior. This relationship is important for everyone involved, as well as for the […]
The success of any business often hinges on small, thoughtful changes that leave a lasting impression. For coffee shops, this can include enhancing the customer experience with clever tweaks to packaging or branding. But how could something as simple as a coffee sleeve make a measurable impact on customer loyalty? Surprisingly, the humble, often overlooked […]