Travel Tips

The iconic Pikachu, whose name comes from the Japanese words “pika” (electric spark) and “chu” (mouse sound), once again united hearts in Mérida. On March 15th and 16th, the Lago Sur pier in Merida’s Parque de la Plancha was transformed into the setting for the Pokewedding, a unique event where couples who are fans of […]

The port of Progreso will capture global attention, this time as the host of a major sporting event: the Challenge Yucatán 2025 World Beach Volleyball Tournament. The competition will begin on Wednesday, March 19th, and run through Sunday, March 23rd. The details of this international tournament were announced today at a press conference led by […]

Maximiliano Pinochet, a rescued opossum, and his caregiver, María Ofelia Pérez Milán, visit schools to raise awareness among children about wildlife care. Maximiliano is barely 10 months old and came into María Ofelia’s care when she found him lying in the street one afternoon. According to her story, someone had probably abandoned him, and her […]

With the aim of strengthening cooperation in connectivity and bilateral relations, the U.S. Consul General in Mérida, Justen Thomas, made an official visit to Mérida International Airport, according to a press release. During the meeting, the consul expressed his appreciation for the collaboration that, over the years, has facilitated the transit of U.S. visitors and […]

Campeche’s Museo de Arquitectura Maya is a fascinating museum housed within the Baluarte de la Soledad, one of the eight stone bastions that formed part of the defensive walls surrounding the city during the colonial period.  As its name implies, the museum focuses on Maya architecture, showcasing artifacts, stelae, and architectural elements from various Maya…

A Canadian woman attempted to block residents from accessing Santa Clara Beach and threw eggs at the swimmers’ cars. The incident occurred on Sunday, March 16, when the woman confronted residents camping on Santa Clara Beach in Dzidzantún. The woman argued that they were on “private property.” In Mexico, the General Law of National Property […]

With a cry for justice, collectives, and civil society groups demonstrated on Saturday afternoon in Mérida’s Plaza Grande, demanding that the authorities not let those responsible for the “extermination camp” discovered a few days ago in Teuchitlán, Jalisco, go unpunished. With a display in which they placed shoes, candles, and flowers, as a sign of […]

The man was killed in the Santa Fe residential area by armed men who fled in a car. It was revealed that the man executed this Tuesday, March 11th, in Cancun’s Santa Fe residential area is Francisco Alberto “N,” alias “El Wachi” or “El Huachi,” a priority target of authorities in Quintana Roo for his […]

The Secretary of Tourism of Yucatán, Darío Flota Ocampo, announced that the Yucatecan delegation will have 38 spaces at the 2025 Tianguis Turístico, an internationally significant event that will be held binationally in Baja California, Mexico, and San Diego, California, from April 28 to May 1. This figure represents a significant increase from the 20 […]

The Motul Municipal Police arrested a woman on city streets with doses of the alleged drug known as crystal meth. The incident occurred thanks to the swift action of the Motul Municipal Police, which led to the arrest of a person with suspected illicit substances. Following a timely citizen report and the rapid intervention of […]