Noting that occupancy rates have fallen short of expectations so far this holiday season, the Mexican Hotel Association of Yucatán (AMHY) indicated that digital lodging platforms continue to severely impact the state’s tourism sector. As a result, they have initiated steps to regulate these platforms and create a level playing field. AMHY President Juan José […]

The strategic location of the region makes the Yucatán Peninsula an attractive place for criminal leaders from various organized crime groups, both as a hideout and as a location to store goods and even conduct operations, according to authorities and journalistic records. Víctor Manuel Sánchez Valdés, a researcher at the Autonomous University of Coahuila (UAdeC), […]

Colombians in Mérida Continue to Face Prejudice Despite the City’s Growing Migrant Population Although Mérida has become one of the main destinations for both domestic and international migrants, Colombians still face prejudice that makes their integration more difficult, especially when seeking employment, according to María Clara Murgueitio, president of the Colombia in Yucatán Association. She […]

“The law only works for those with money,” says Eulalia Chim y Pantí, as she reviews a copy of the complaint she filed with the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE). For several years, she has been unable to regain possession of her property, which she alleges was illegally occupied by the son of a former […]

The Mérida City Council announced a massive free spay and neuter clinic for dogs and cats on July 21st, as part of Animal Welfare Month activities and in commemoration of Municipal Sterilization and Animal Welfare Day. Mayor Cecilia Patrón Laviada reported that 600 surgeries will be performed free of charge during this campaign. The medical […]

The Mérida City Council, through its Tourism Unit and the Directorate of Human Welfare, in coordination with the EcoGuerreros group, presented the first edition of the Great Mayan Trail Hike. This sporting and nature event aims to consolidate the Yucatecan capital as the main access point to this community-based and sustainable tourism circuit. The event […]

Al Mar and Conchitas: Two Restaurants That Have Redefined the Way Seafood Is Enjoyed in Mérida Both part of Grupo Almarineros and led by chef Gustavo González, Al Mar and Conchitas offer Sinaloa-style seafood with a distinctive touch that has helped redefine the seafood dining experience in Mérida. For decades, seafood in Mérida was closely […]

Yucatán’s air connectivity continues to strengthen with the operation of Volaris’ new Tijuana-Mérida route, a connection that aims to boost tourism, trade, attract investment, and facilitate family reunions between southeastern and northern Mexico, as well as improve connections with the San Diego, California region. During the official launch of the route, Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena […]

Most Gas Stations in Yucatán No Longer Appear to Honor Voluntary Fuel Price Agreement Most gas stations in Yucatán no longer appear to be complying with the national voluntary agreement to keep gasoline prices capped in support of household finances, as prices for both Magna and Premium gasoline have increased over the past two weeks. […]

Yucatán Reviews Approval of New Investment Lot Development in Mérida The Yucatán Secretariat of Sustainable Development (SDS) is preparing to authorize another investment lot project in Mérida. The proposed development is located on a property in the Tixcacal community, approximately 1.27 kilometers west of the Mérida Periférico (Ring Road), between the highways leading to Umán […]