Tulum cools down: tourism declines in the jewel of the Riviera Maya
There’s still some sargassum on the white sand of Tulum’s beaches, and a dozen tourists stroll along the seashore, dodging the seaweed. The restaurants and hotels along the Riviera Maya’s Golden Mile have a few visitors, but nothing is overflowing. It’s low season. That’s the mantra repeated by hoteliers, merchants, and even the mayor. The […]
New Costco in the Riviera Maya? The chain plans to open in Playa del Carmen.
Playa del Carmen could be the next location for Costco Mexico to expand. Irapuato, Pachuca, and Reynosa are also in the companies’ sights. The move is part of Costco’s 10- and 15-year strategic growth plan in Mexico, confirmed Mauricio Talayero, Director of Finance for Costco Mexico, during Retail Day Mexico 2025. Background: Costco arrived in […]
FORECLOSED PROPERTIES: Two properties in Cozumel returned to former Governor Roberto Borge
Two properties on this island that had been seized since 2018 were returned to former Governor Roberto Borge Angulo, their co-owner, who remains imprisoned in a Morelos prison accused of various crimes committed during his administration in Quintana Roo. According to real documents reviewed by Proceso in a note by Octavio Martínez, the release order […]
Extermination of dogs at the Mérida Central Supply Center
At least 15 dogs were poisoned to death at the Mérida Central de Abastos (Central Supply Center), a municipal company of the Mérida City Council headed by Ricardo Béjar Herrera, appointed by Mayor Cecilia Patrón Laviada.—“Today there were 15 dogs from the Central de Abastos, 15‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️. In a place where the tenants care for and […]
In Mérida, the Day of the Dead is called ‘Hanal Pixán,’ and here are some experiences to celebrate this year.
The Mayans celebrated Hanal Pixán to remember their dead, and in Mérida, it is still a time of celebration and special events. Like cuisine, Mexican holidays take on different meanings, forms, and names in each region of the country. In the Yucatán Peninsula, the Day of the Dead is called ‘Hanal Pixán.’ This tradition honors […]
Anti-cheating law in Mexico City: If you cheat, you could lose your home, car, and even your coffee maker.
In Mexico City, cheating on or abusing your partner could cost you not only your marriage, but also all the assets you once shared. A new initiative introduced in the capital’s Congress proposes that, when a serious breach within a marriage is proven, the affected person retains 100% of the assets. The proposal, sponsored by […]
3 must-visit restaurants to discover Colombian cuisine in Mexico City
Macondo Restaurant In honor of the legendary town of “One Hundred Years of Solitude,” this restaurant honors Colombian tradition and culture. The best part is that the food is an exact replica of what you might eat on any street in Bogotá or Medellín. Tray paisa, changua, tamale from Tolima, chicharrón, and fried yuca are […]
Biometric CURP: What are the modules for processing it in Guadalajara?
The rise of technology has brought with it a variety of benefits, but also dangers and concerns, such as identity theft and the alarming development of AI. In this context, the Mexican government implemented, as of yesterday, a more precise identification format: the Biometric CURP, the new version of the traditional Unique Population Registry Code […]
Olas Altas Farmers’ Market 2025-2026
The Olas Altas Farmers’ Market returns to Lázaro Cárdenas Park for its seventeenth season! The favorite market for residents and visitors offers a unique shopping experience, directly from over 100 local producers. At the Olas Altas Farmers’ Market, you’ll find everything from organic foods to international cuisine (including vegan options), pet supplies, Mexican handicrafts, textiles, […]