The exhibition, dedicated to more than five decades of archaeological research at Cobá, restores the relevance of this Mayan site, not only for its historical richness, but also for the impact of the work carried out since the second half of the 20th century. The Museo Maya de Cancún currently houses the exhibition, organized by […]
The Chapur hotel chain, born from inheritances and cheap land purchases
El Sol reports that the hotel chain owned by José Chapur Zahoul, the largest hotelier in Cancún, turned donations from his brothers Omar and Jabib, inheritances, and sales at bargain prices into a real estate accumulation machine. Born into one of the most influential families of Lebanese origin in the Yucatán Peninsula, Chapur, owner of […]
Divers achieve historic descent in the deepest cenote in Yucatán
The Sabakha Cenote, known as “smoky water,” was the scene of a historic event: a group of expert divers managed to descend to a depth of 120 meters in what is considered the deepest karst window in Yucatán, more than 150 meters according to official records. The dive, conducted by technical diving specialists from the […]
The ‘Yucatán en Los Pinos’ festival opens in Mexico City: ‘The Mayan Renaissance is the backbone’
This weekend, the “Yucatán en Los Pinos” festival opened, an event that seeks to promote the state’s cultural richness. We don’t just inform you, we explain the politics. Click here and receive our free daily newsletter. The event takes place at the Los Pinos Cultural Complex and is free to the public. It will be […]
They demand protection for searchers in Chiapas
Human rights organizations recognized the work of the Collective of Mothers in Resistance for their struggle for truth and justice in Chiapas and demanded concrete commitments from the state government to search for missing persons, as well as protection for the members of the collective. In a joint statement, International Services for Peace (SIPAZ), Front […]
Sheinbaum is working to industrialize the southern border, between Chiapas and Guatemala.
During her accountability tour, titled “The Transformation Advances,” President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that 45.939 billion pesos have been invested in various programs in Chiapas so far this year. She also announced the launch of development hubs to benefit this state bordering Guatemala. Upon her arrival in Chiapas, as part of her nationwide tour for the […]
The “ghost” church in Oaxaca that appears once a year
Every year, when the waters of the Benito Juárez Dam recede, an ancient Dominican church emerges in the town of Santa María Jalapa del Marqués, a reflection of the cultural richness of the Zapotec civilization. This event, which occurs during the dry season, has turned this place into a fascinating destination and a hidden treasure […]
Heavy rains are forecast in Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Chiapas.
For this Sunday, September 21, a low-pressure trough over southeastern Mexico, interacting with an upper-level trough, will cause intense rainfall in Oaxaca, Veracruz, Chiapas, Tabasco, and Campeche, as well as heavy rain in Yucatán and Quintana Roo, the National Water Commission reported. On the other hand, a low-pressure area with the potential for cyclonic development […]
Shrimp fishing season begins October 14 in San Felipe.
The federal SADER (National Fisheries and Aquaculture Agency), through CONAPESCA, announced that shrimp fishing will begin at midnight on October 14th in the waters of the upper Gulf of California, i.e., in the area of San Felipe, Baja California, and the Gulf of Santa Clara, in Sonora. Ramón Franco Díaz points out that illegal vessels […]
Immerse yourself in the history and legends of California exhibit in La Paz
This Friday, September 19, the group exhibition “Tierra incógnita: Historia, Mitos y Leyendas de California” (Unknown Land: History, Myths, and Legends of California) opened in the temporary exhibition hall of the Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Baja California Sur. The project brings together works by local and national artists who, through various techniques, […]