In the case of Mérida, Carnival 2026 will take place under the theme “Circo Carnaval”, a visual and artistic proposal that is committed to fantasy, color and family entertainment. The 2026 carnival season in Yucatan is shaping up to be one of the most intense, long, and ambitious in recent years. Mérida, Kanasín and Progreso, considered the three most […]
Neither tourists nor guides: this is the place in Mérida that an influencer calls “the best bite”
A gastronomic content creator focused on a place in Mérida that started as a street stall. When talking about food in Merida, the conversation usually revolves around well-known restaurants or classic sightseeing tours. However, the gastronomic influencer Soy el Arturito claimed to have found “the best bite” away from the usual circuits. It is Wayane, a place that was born […]
Growth Without a city? Urban expansion in Mérida
Mérida expands. It is enough to drive a few minutes in any direction to come across new subdivisions, private and developments that promise modernity and well-being. However, it is clear that growth does not always equate to building a better city. In the last two decades, the urban sprawl of Mérida has doubled, from just […]
Why do people from Campeche, Yucatán, and Quintana Roo freeze when it’s 18°C?
Campeche, Yucatán, and Quintana Roo are experiencing a significant drop in temperatures due to the passage of Cold Front No. 32, driven by an Arctic air mass dominating the Gulf of Mexico and the Yucatán Peninsula. In Campeche, thermometers have registered lows of 11°C and highs barely reaching 22°C, while in Yucatán, daytime temperatures have […]
The one before a tsunami? This is the meaning of the departure from the sea that occurred in Yucatán.
The recent departure from the sea in Yucatan has generated surprise and alarm among citizens. This is what it really means. On the morning of this Sunday, February 1, the departure of the sea on the coast of Yucatan was reported, an atypical phenomenon that generates surprise and alarms among the community. Is there a risk of a tsunami? The […]
The modernization of the City Center overpass will be completed soon
The Government of the State of Yucatán reported that the modernization of the lower roads of the City Center vehicular overpass registers a sustained progress and is already in its final stage, consolidating itself as one of the most relevant road infrastructure works for urban mobility in Mérida. The project formally began with the flag-waving led by Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena in August and […]
National Tamale and Cocoa Fair: date, time, venue, and activities
On the eve and on the feast of Candelaria, this Sunday, February 1, and Monday, February 2, the ninth National Tamale and Cocoa Fair will be held at the Plaza Fiesta shopping center. More than 10 types of tamales will be offered, including Metepec style, Tabasco, Veracruz, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Yucatecan, as well as some sweets and an author’s creation. […]
Between blankets and hugs: the cultural meaning of making “loch” in the Yucatan Peninsula
In the Yucatán Peninsula, where heat prevails for much of the year, winter brings with it a very particular phenomenon: the chill, a feeling of cold intensified by the humidity. In this context, one of the most endearing expressions of the local culture emerges: “hacerse loch,” which means to hug or snuggle together to share […]
Groundwater salinity patterns in the Yucatán Peninsula expose contamination risks and aquifer vulnerability
According to Communications earth & enviroment The Yucatan Peninsula is one of the largest coastal and lowland karst regions worldwide. This groundwater-dependent region is highly vulnerable to contaminants that spread easily due to the karst environment. Here, the spatio-temporal patterns of major ions in 1528 water samples sourced from a government institution suggest the main […]
From Paseo de Montejo to Xmatkuil: the historic change of the Mérida Carnival
For more than four decades, the Mérida Carnival’s main stage was the iconic Paseo de Montejo, an avenue that each year transformed into a corridor of massive celebration. Between 2000 and 2013, a period many Yucatecans consider its golden years, thousands of visitors gathered at this spot to experience a vibrant and popular tradition. In […]