As summer travel gets underway with the Memorial Day Weekend just around the corner, air travelers are being reminded of the latest Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations regarding portable batteries and power packs. Until recently, these devices have generally been allowed in carry-on luggage without issue. However, enforcement seems […]
Mexico Issues Fresh Travel Warnings for Popular Tourist Hotspots Amid Escalating Security Threats
Mexico’s most sought-after tourist destinations have been issued updated U.S. travel warnings following a significant surge in security challenges, fueled by cartel violence, territorial disputes among criminal groups, and escalating threats against local law enforcement officials. The U.S. Department of State has revised its travel advisories for Baja California Sur, Cancún, Los Cabos, Cabo San […]
Hacienda Laborcilla, a must-see in the city of Querétaro.
Querétaro is a perfect place for history lovers. Proof of this is Hacienda Laborcilla, a magnificent 18th-century hacienda distinguished by its colonial architecture, which maintains its beauty and history over the years. Find more information about this Querétaro attraction here and plan your getaway to discover it. The Magic of Hacienda Laborcilla Hacienda Laborcilla houses […]
Highway inaugurated in Laguna Grande, connecting San Cristóbal with San Lucas
Municipal President Fabiola Ricci Diestel accompanied the director of the State Government’s Roads and Hydraulic Infrastructure Commission, Engineer Rafael Ruiz Morales, at the inauguration of the reconstruction of the 5.38-kilometer highway connecting San Cristóbal de Las Casas with San Lucas. This project will directly benefit more than 14,000 residents of the southern part of the […]
Recycle Fest 2025 takes place in San Cristóbal de Las Casas
In the framework of World Recycling Day, proclaimed by UNESCO since 2005, the mayor, Fabiola Ricci Diestel, led the inauguration of Recicla Fest 2025, an event aimed at promoting a recycling culture and environmental awareness in the municipality. During her speech, the mayor recognized the work of the groups and organizations actively involved in recycling, […]
From Veracruz and Oaxaca, the two cadets who died on the ship
A young woman from the city of Xalapa, Veracruz, and a young man from San Mateo del Mar, Oaxaca, were the fatalities of the accident that occurred Saturday night when the training ship ARM Cuauhtémoc crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge in New York. The accident left two dead and 20 injured, 11 of whom are […]
Another “Barefoot Mountain Children” coach murdered in Oaxaca; immediate investigation demanded
Putla de Guerrero. – Cutberto Hernández García, a teacher and coach of the “Barefoot Mountain Children” of the Triqui people, was murdered with a firearm in the municipal seat of Putla de Guerrero, in the Southern Sierra of Oaxaca. This makes two coaches killed by violence. Cutberto Hernández was an indigenous primary school teacher and […]
Tamaulipas, Guerrero, Puebla, Oaxaca, and Veracruz are the states most affected by the remittance tax.
Tamaulipas, Guerrero, Puebla, Oaxaca, and Veracruz top the list of states that would suffer the greatest economic impacts if the proposed 5% tax on remittances from undocumented migrants in the United States is approved, according to an analysis by BBVA Research. In 2024, Mexico will receive $62.5 billion in remittances. A significant proportion of remittances […]
San Miguel Vineyard honors Guanajuato at international wine competition
The winery earned four bronze medals for its Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Piedra de Oro 2022, Merlot 2021, and Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 labels, also ranking second in Mexico in this international competition. The IWSC, founded in 1969 by German chemist Anton Massel, is considered one of the world’s most influential competitions in the wine and spirits […]
It is safe to travel from Mexico City to San Miguel de Allende by road in 2025.
Traveling by road from Mexico City to San Miguel de Allende is a common experience for domestic and international tourists looking to enjoy the colonial landscapes, cuisine, and cultural offerings of this Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town). However, given the constant reports of insecurity in some areas of the country, the question arises as to whether […]