A new archaeological discovery in Yucatán has shed new light on the ritual and community life of the Maya more than two thousand years ago. It is a “ritual context” discovered in the town of Yaxché de Peón, in the municipality of Ucú, which includes a ceremonial structure and foundation offerings placed before its construction. […]
Another earthquake strikes Yucatán: a tremor is recorded near Ticul
This morning, Friday, March 13, a new earthquake surprised residents of Ticul and other surrounding communities and municipalities. This time, the National Seismological Service (SSN) reported that the earthquake had a magnitude of 3.7. It also specified that the epicenter was located 18 kilometers northeast of Ticul, Yucatán. According to maps, the closest community would […]
INAPAM card in Yucatán: how to apply in 2026 and what documents you need
The card can be requested by anyone aged 60 or older, and with it, they receive benefits for transportation, healthcare, food, cultural activities, and other services throughout Mexico. For thousands of senior citizens in Mexico, having the National Institute for Older Adults (INAPAM) card represents an opportunity to access discounts and support for various services. […]
The Second Taco Festival is presented in Playa del Carmen; Yucatán is the guest state.
The municipal government, headed by Mayor Estefanía Mercado, announced the call for entries for the Second Annual Playa del Carmen Taco Festival 2026, which will take place on March 30 and 31 in Plaza 28 de Julio, with the state of Yucatán as the special guest. During the presentation, municipal authorities and the organizing committee […]
Small shops in Yucatán report a 30% drop in soft drink sales due to the new tax
Small corner stores have seen a 30 percent decrease in soda sales so far this year, according to Luis Contreras Ramírez, president of the National Chamber of Small Businesses, Services and Tourism of Mérida, Yucatán. The leader of the small business owners indicated that this impact stems from the increase in the tax on sugary […]
Holy Week 2026: how to get around Yucatán to enjoy a family outing
This Easter holiday period can be the perfect time to enjoy a family trip through Yucatán and explore some transportation options that will enhance your travel experience. Getting around Yucatán’s roads isn’t complicated, as there’s a wide range of options that make it easier to travel to the areas you want to visit with your […]
Yucatán strengthens economic, tourism and cultural ties with Houston
During a working visit to Texas, Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena met with diplomatic authorities and representatives of the Mexican community in Houston to strengthen institutional, economic, and social ties that will foster new development opportunities for Yucatán. In one of North America’s most influential economic centers, the governor carried out various activities aimed at promoting […]
Mérida: SSP recovers hotels disputed by businessmen in a lawsuit over fraud and dispossession
Not even the Mayan god Kukulcán dared to stir up so much controversy in his ancestral territory of Chichén Itzá. Now, in a new episode of the legal dispute over two iconic hotels, involving the “mortals” Fernando Barbachano Herrero and Rodolfo Rosas Moya, the Fourth Federal District Court, located in Yucatán, ruled to return possession […]
Lawmakers seek to cap rent increases in Yucatán
In response to rising rental prices in Yucatán, PT Deputy Francisco Rosas Villavicencio introduced a bill to establish a cap on rental costs. The proposal seeks to amend the State Civil Code and Housing Law so that rent increases are tied to inflation and not left to the discretion of landlords. The legislator noted that […]
Macuspana-Escárcega: the four-lane highway connecting the Yucatán Peninsula with Nuevo Laredo
A significant advance in the construction of the Macuspana–Escárcega highway, which is expected to be completed in 2029, was revealed by the Secretary of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation (SICT), Jesús Antonio Esteva Medina. On March 4, 2026, at a press conference presided over by Claudia Sheinbaum, the state official presented the progress on the road […]