A passenger bound for Mexico City caused a commotion at Mérida Airport after missing her flight and attempting to enter through the baggage claim area. The passenger, who was late for her flight, mistakenly entered the corridor leading to the baggage claim area instead of going through the security checkpoint. When security staff denied her […]

A traffic accident involving a couple of foreign tourists occurred on Tuesday morning in downtown Mérida, near La Plancha Park. The tourists were driving a Kia car, which they had apparently rented in Quintana Roo, and were exploring various places in the city. The accident happened when the tourists were driving east on 51st Street. […]

British TikToker Char, known on social media as Crónicas de una güera, had a unique experience during her visit to Mérida, Yucatán. She discovered a cenote in an unexpected place: the parking lot of a Costco. Her amazement and enthusiasm were captured in a video that quickly went viral, amassing over a million views on […]

Mérida Mayor Cecilia Patrón Laviada has expressed regret over the decision by Morena-led deputies in the Yucatán Congress to cut essential municipal resources. These cuts affect services such as pothole repair, public services, and social support. Mayor Patrón Laviada criticized the decision as political and partisan, stating, “They chose to punish not only the city […]

As the sun sets over the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico, a striking landscape unfolds before your eyes – a testament to nature’s beauty and the remnants of an asteroid that shaped this southeastern Mexican state centuries ago. The Yucatan Peninsula is home to stunning Mayan ruins, underground caves, cenotes, and delectable cuisine, […]

A teacher at a private school in Mérida has been arrested following accusations of assaulting a minor. The incident reportedly occurred when the teacher attempted to confiscate the student’s cell phone for unknown reasons. The father of the injured minor reported the case to the authorities after learning about the incident. He claimed that two […]

A fire broke out around 2 p.m. on Thursday in the “Buyan” skyscraper in the Montes de Amé subdivision, north of Mérida. Initial reports suggest the fire may have been caused by a short circuit or a gas tank explosion. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The fire occurred on the tenth floor of the building. […]

If your route passes near the San Cristóbal area, please note the following alternative routes due to temporary street closures for the Virgin of Guadalupe festivities. Closure Dates and Times The Municipal Police of Mérida (PMM) has announced that street closures will begin on Wednesday, December 11, at 6:00 p.m. and will affect the following […]

The San Cristóbal Church in Mérida is ready to welcome hundreds of pilgrims in honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Since yesterday, the first pilgrims have begun arriving at the sanctuary of the Virgin of Guadalupe in the San Cristóbal parish, located in the Historic Center of Mérida. This iconic temple, one of the main […]

Twenty years ago today, news broke that drug trafficking had infiltrated Yucatán, with drug lords reportedly operating in Mérida. Mérida: A Strategic Bridge On that day, official documents revealed that Mérida was being used by drug trafficking groups as a support point to extend their criminal activities from Quintana Roo to Tamaulipas. A federal police […]