The dense vegetation of the Maya Lowlands has concealed countless secrets for centuries. Beneath the apparent uniformity and verdant landscape, modern technologies like LiDAR have gradually revealed the presence of structures invisible to the naked eye and urban patterns that challenge traditional interpretations of Mesoamerican archaeology. In this context, the recent identification of a set […]
Holy Week 2026: These are the places with a dry law, including Yucatán?
Palm Sunday marked the beginning of Holy Week, one of the most important commemorations for millions of Catholics in Mexico and around the world, with its most significant days taking place this weekend. Today, April 2nd, these days of devotion begin, celebrated annually over a weekend: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday. […]
Yucatán exports its first shipment of mamey to the United Kingdom; producers open international market
Yucatán has completed its first shipment of mamey to the United Kingdom, a historic event that opens a new export route for this emblematic Yucatecan fruit in international markets. This achievement is the result of more than three years of work to meet the phytosanitary and quality standards demanded by one of the world’s most […]
They are analyzing remains that could reveal what life was like on the Yucatán Peninsula 8,000 years ago.
At least 8,000 years ago, the sea level on the Yucatán Peninsula was between 20 and 30 meters lower than it is today, and many of its inhabitants lived in caves that are now submerged. Now, the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) has recovered skeletal remains from one of these caves that could […]
Organizers of the Mérida Open operated the tournament illegally for three years
The Mérida Open tournament, organized by GS Sports Management and sanctioned by the Women’s Tennis Association under the WTA 500 label, has been operating irregularly for the past three years by using the competition’s name without the legal rights to do so and, despite this, commercially exploiting the brand. Headed by Gustavo Santoscoy Arriaga, GS […]
Chickenpox cases are on the rise in Yucatán; it’s the HIGHEST number since 2021
According to the epidemiological report, Yucatán has accumulated 399 confirmed cases, the highest number for this period since 2021. The report also indicates that the incidence has accelerated in recent weeks within Yucatán, while in neighboring states on the peninsula, the rate remains moderate. Given this situation, experts recommend immediate isolation at the first signs […]
Seven Mayan words that every tourist hears in Yucatán
Yucatán is distinguished not only by its natural beauty and archaeological sites, but also by the vibrancy of its language: Yucatec Maya. When visiting the state, tourists may hear various words that, while not always understood, reflect a rich cultural identity. Between markets and restaurants, Yucatec Maya intertwines with Spanish, creating a unique form of […]
The arrival of foreign migrants to Yucatán is increasing, where are they from?
From May to December of last year, the number of active cases involving migrants, primarily foreigners, in Yucatán quadrupled, rising from 56 to 286. This was reported by Lucero Gutiérrez de la Cruz, a legal advisor specializing in human mobility at the Federal Institute of Public Defenders. In an interview with the newspaper, the specialist […]
The Sea Race, yesterday in Chicxulub
Roberto Ruiz Atocha won the 2026 Sea Race, crossing the finish line in the sub-master category with a time of 36 minutes and 27 seconds, demonstrating his skill as a runner over the 10-kilometer distance. In the women’s category, Ana Arana Sánchez took the victory, finishing in 40 minutes and 58 seconds in the event […]
83% of cenotes in Yucatán are contaminated by farms
An alarming 83% of the cenotes monitored in Yucatán show contamination, primarily from fecal coliforms of human and animal origin. This situation is critical for the karst aquifer that supplies the region, which faces serious risk from various human activities. Research has revealed that of the 3,100 registered cenotes, 60 have been evaluated, and contamination […]