Travel Tips
The hijacked aircraft managed to make an emergency landing at Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport in Ladyville. Terrifying moments unfolded Thursday in the skies of Belize when a passenger armed with a knife attempted to hijack a Tropic Air commercial aircraft, leaving at least one seriously injured. The incident occurred aboard a Cessna 208 […]
The grandeur of Teotihuacán is hard to overstate, and it’s easy to see why the famed Aztecs thought the great city lay at center of the universe
Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ (2004) is a cinematic portrayal of the final hours of Jesus Christ’s life, renowned for its intense realism and emotional depth. The film, which became a global phenomenon, is celebrated for its cinematography and performances, particularly that of Jim Caviezel, who played Jesus Christ. Caviezel’s dedication to the […]
As part of the 48th edition of the Mexican Tourist Market, a tasting will be held open to the public. A food truck will promote the state with the flavor of this emblematic Yucatecan dish. With the traditional flavor of Yucatecan seasonings, Cochinita Pibil will be the ambassador of the Yucatan Gastronomic Federation. It will […]
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 […]