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 […]

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 […]

In response to a series of 16 earthquakes recorded in the last eight months in southern Yucatán and the city of Mérida, the state will conduct its first-ever building evacuation drill. This drill is part of new preventative measures and the strengthening of protocols for responding to earthquakes. Yesterday, Hernán Hernández Rodríguez, head of the […]

Merchants warned about the circulation of counterfeit 500-peso bills after one establishment was the victim of fraud committed by someone who made a payment with fake money. The owners of a restaurant shared the incident on social media to warn other vendors in the municipality and surrounding communities. “To our fellow merchants in Baca and […]

Administrative Procedures Such as Adoption and Administrative Divorce in Yucatán Will Now Require Fewer Documents Administrative procedures such as adoption and administrative divorce will now require fewer documents and must be completed within 30 minutes, according to an agreement published today that modifies 10 procedures carried out by the Civil Registry of Yucatán. According to […]

In Yucatán, annual inflation reached 4.06%, above the national average of 3.95%, according to recent economic indicators. This reflects a sustained increase in consumer prices, with constant fluctuations in basic goods and essential services in the state. The increase has been concentrated mainly in food items such as meat, dairy products, fruits, and vegetables, which […]

The Yucatán Water and Sewerage Board (JAPAY) issued an urgent report on June 23, 2026, regarding severe technical complications at the Mérida I Water Treatment Plant. These problems are related to power outages. The power outages are affecting the plant, which in turn has caused water supply problems in dozens of neighborhoods and subdivisions in […]

The coast, Mérida, Valladolid, and Izamal are the key destinations on which the state tourism sector is basing its expectations for visitors arriving in Yucatán this summer. The head of the State Tourism Development Secretariat (Sefotur), Darío Flota Ocampo, explained that although the economic environment is challenging, July could be a good month for hotel […]