Parceros Café Brings Colombia’s Day of the Candles to Mérida
Parceros Café is set to bring the vibrant Colombian celebration of the Day of the Candles to Mérida on December 7 and 8. The event will take place outside the restaurant in the Historic Center. A Heartfelt Tradition Andrés Pinzón, a businessman and cultural promoter, explained that the Day of the Candles is considered the […]
Soil Contamination in Mérida: Airport Area Most Affected
Dr. Francisco Bautista from the UNAM Environmental Geography Research Center has raised concerns about soil contamination in Mérida, particularly around the airport area. Although the situation is not yet critical, the city’s soil already shows signs of contamination. On World Soil Day, Dr. Bautista emphasized that Yucatán’s soil is very thin and shallow, which means […]
Cost of Flights from Mérida to Miami During Christmas 2024
Flights from Mérida to Miami during the Christmas season tend to be more expensive due to the high influx of passengers. The Mérida International Airport sees an increase in flights during the holiday season, with Miami, Florida being one of the busiest international destinations. Increased Rates and Reduced Capacity During Christmas and New Year’s, flight […]
US Issues Travel Alert for 30 Mexican States
The US Department of State has issued travel alerts for 30 of Mexico’s 32 states, urging citizens to take extreme precautions due to ongoing violence. Only Yucatán and Campeche are considered safe to visit. States to Avoid The alert advises against traveling to Colima, Guerrero, Michoacán, Sinaloa, Tamaulipas, and Zacatecas due to high rates of […]
Ancient Mexican Pyramid Uncovered During Highway Construction
In a major archaeological discovery, experts from Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have unearthed a previously unknown pyramid during road construction works in the state of Hidalgo. The structure, designated “Structure 1,” is part of a pre-Hispanic settlement called San Miguel, which has been recently declared as such due to its proximity […]
Highway Horror: US Marine Veteran Killed in Bizarre Shooting Incident in Sonora
Authorities Identify Victim, Launch Manhunt for Perpetrators; Travel Advisory Warns Against Nighttime Travel to Sonora In a shocking and disturbing incident that has left the community reeling, Nicholas Douglas Quets, a 31-year-old US Marine Corps veteran, was fatally shot on Friday night while traveling through the volatile region of northwest Sonora. The shooting occurred near […]
Rocky Point Welcomes Its First Walmart Supercenter
Tourists heading to Puerto Peñasco for some well-deserved R&R have just received a welcome boost. Walmart de México y Centroamérica has opened its first-ever Supercenter in Rocky Point, catering to both visitors and residents alike. Located on Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez 112, the massive store sprawls over an impressive 5,700 square meters (approximately 61,000 […]
San Luis Potosí to Begin Passenger Train Construction in 2025
The construction of a new passenger train in San Luis Potosí is set to begin in 2025, as announced by federal authorities this week. The project will involve an investment of 157 billion pesos and will include four railway sections for passenger trains. Key Routes and Investment The Federal Government will start construction in the […]
Maguey production is promoted in Hidalgo with a state forum in Zempoala
Zempoala became the epicenter of agricultural innovation by hosting the State Forum for the Sustainable Development of Maguey 2024, an event that brought together producers, authorities and specialists to chart a promising future around this emblematic plant of Hidalgo. The meeting, led by the Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development of Hidalgo (Saderh), stood out […]