In observance of National Service Day, more than 150 members of the Mérida, Mexico, Chuburná Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dedicated Saturday morning to renovating the Immaculate Conception Parish in Dzityá, an iconic church for the Catholic community in northern Mérida. The work began at 7:00 a.m. and continued for […]
Lots of music will make Mérida Fest 2026 vibrate
The 15 projects selected for Mérida Fest 2026 will offer creativity and talent to enrich Mérida’s cultural offerings during the celebrations of its 484th anniversary. Karla Berrón Cámara, Director of Identity and Culture, noted that the 2026 edition will reach all four corners of the city, as requested by Mayor Cecilia Patrón Laviada, with more […]
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded in Yucatán this Friday
The National Seismological Service of Mexico (SSN) has notified the Mexican population of a new earthquake of magnitude 4.1 that occurred in Yucatán at 5:38 a.m. this Friday, December 5, 2025. According to preliminary information shared by authorities, the epicenter of the seismic event was located 16 km northeast of Ticul, at a depth of […]
Yucatán’s GDP rises, and it is now the 12th least productive in Mexico
Yucatán is the twelfth state with the lowest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and moved up one place, posting the fifth-largest annual increase in this economic indicator, Mexico’s National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) reported today. Today, Friday, December 5, 2025, Inegi reported that the 10 most productive states in Mexico, based on their 2024 […]
Tulum: Government blames the crisis on the sewage system and the electrical grid
Bernardo Cueto, Secretary of Tourism for Quintana Roo, has stated that the tourism crisis in Tulum’s hotel zone stems from long-standing infrastructure problems that must be addressed to provide better service to tourists. “There are infrastructure challenges that need to be tackled; they are the result of development decisions made many years ago without proper […]
Rapid growth demands an update to the Urban Development Plan in Playa del Carmen, says international architect
The Urban Development Plan (PDU) in Playa del Carmen has already exceeded all its criteria due to the municipality’s rapid growth, as has the Local Ecological Zoning Program (POEL). Therefore, a balance must be struck to ensure it aligns with demographic planning programs, so that cities like this tourist destination do not fall into the […]
Nichupté Vehicular Bridge in Cancun
The Nichupté Vehicular Bridge, one of the most important road infrastructure projects in Cancún, is 90% complete and is expected to open to traffic by the end of this month, according to federal authorities. The bridge is part of Cancún’s 2030 Strategic Sustainable Development Plan, conceived in 2006, but construction did not begin until 2022, […]
ISLA MUJERES: New sculptures will be installed in Punta Sur
The government of Isla Mujeres, led by Mayor Atenea Gómez Ricalde, will soon install four new sculptures in the iconic Punta Sur Sculpture Park, enriching the cultural and tourist experience at one of the destination’s most popular spots. These new pieces—The Dancing Woman, The Shaman (Mayan Priest), The Flower Offerer, and a new representation of […]
Mexico issues 26 billion pesos in debt to close out 2025
Just weeks before the end of 2025, the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP) announced the issuance of Bondes G and Bondos S totaling 26.2 billion pesos, with the aim of covering government spending for the remainder of the year. The issuance was distributed as follows: 16.2 billion pesos in Bondes G and 10 […]
Zimmermann arrives in Mexico with a boutique in Los Cabos
Australian designer Zimmermann announced the opening of its first boutique in Mexico, located in the newly inaugurated Ánima Village in Los Cabos. The arrival of the brand marks a significant step in its international expansion and its official debut in Latin America. “It’s incredibly exciting to open our first boutique in Mexico. I’ve always enjoyed […]