Mérida’s explosive urban growth is clearly reflected in the demand for housing: formal developers registered with the National Chamber of the Housing Development and Promotion Industry (Canadevi) are currently undertaking 125 real estate developments in the Yucatecan capital. The private organization, headed by Mauricio Morales Greene, specified that this number does not include other developments […]
Residents report a series of dog poisonings in Mérida
Early Tuesday morning, two dogs were found, suspected to have been poisoned, after briefly leaving their home and returning in critical condition in the Héctor Victoria neighborhood of downtown Mérida. According to the animals’ owner, one died before receiving medical attention, while the second was stabilized thanks to the quick intervention of a neighbor who […]
Panucho Fair “Danos Pan Ucho” celebrates its sixth edition in Mérida
The sixth annual Panucho Fair, “Danos Pan Ucho,” will take place this Saturday, November 22, from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., near the Santa Isabel Hermitage, considered by chroniclers to be the birthplace of this iconic Yucatecan snack. The event, organized by the Visitation Guild and the Mérida City Council, will offer more than 12,000 […]
Five must-see museums to discover in Mérida
The Yucatecan capital is much more than colonial architecture and gastronomy: its cultural offerings include a vast network of museums that reflect the region’s rich history, art, and science. From spaces dedicated to the Mayan civilization to contemporary art venues, Mérida offers unique experiences for all tastes. Below is a selection of five representative museums […]
What is the average temperature in Mérida?
The type of climate in a given region is determined by various conditions, including altitude, latitude, topography, distance from the sea, and ocean currents. These factors influence what is known as “weather,” which in turn relies on other elements such as temperature, pressure, wind, humidity, and precipitation to describe the atmospheric conditions in a location […]
Mérida announces its first Mexican Wine Festival
The Yucatecan capital celebrated Mexico’s National Wine Day on October 7th with the announcement of “Sabor a Vid,” the first festival specializing in wine culture. The event, to be held in Mérida on December 6th, will feature more than 25 national and international wineries, 15 workshops and wine pairings, at least 5 top-tier culinary experiences, […]
Mérida reaches 240 free internet access points to bridge the digital divide
Mérida is solidifying its position as a city that promotes equal opportunities through access to technology and innovation, boasting 240 public spaces with free internet access, announced Mayor Cecilia Patrón Laviada. The strategy aims to bridge the digital and social divide by bringing connectivity to parks, markets, bus stops, police stations, and community spaces. The […]
Yucatán is present with its seven magical towns at the National Tianguis
Yucatán will participate in the National Magical Towns Fair, which will take place from November 13 to 17 in Pachuca, Hidalgo. The event is a key forum for trade and the promotion of these destinations nationwide. Raúl Paz Noriega, Undersecretary of Sustainable Tourism Development for the Ministry of Tourism Development (Sefotur), announced that the state […]
Yucatán al Minuto receives 22 million pesos
The company operates under the name “Yucatán al Minuto” and is run by José Miguel González Rivero, who is allegedly a front man for former governor and current federal deputy for the Citizens’ Movement party, Ivonne Ortega Pacheco, and former state attorney general Héctor Cabrera Rivero, Ortega’s former brother-in-law and current security advisor to the […]
Santagloria opens its first location in Yucatán and plans to open 50 more in Mexico by 2028
The new Santagloria Coffee & Bakery location has opened in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. The Santagloria Coffee & Bakery chain has opened its first location in Mexico, specifically in the city of Mérida, Yucatán. This launch comes under an agreement with Marcas INDEF, which anticipates the opening of fifty establishments in the country over a five-year […]