Crossing into Tijuana to fly at a lower price has become an increasingly popular option among travelers from Southern California. However, avoiding the cost of the Cross Border Xpress (CBX) can involve other risks, from long lines to the possibility of missing a flight. More and more U.S. residents are choosing to use Tijuana International […]
Tourism is not recovering in San Cristóbal; hoteliers report low occupancy
Despite official pronouncements suggesting high tourist numbers, hoteliers in the city center are reporting low occupancy rates, painting a different picture for the sector. According to a survey conducted in various hotels in the city center, most are not even reaching 50% occupancy, and some are registering much lower figures. Cases like the Hotel El […]
U.S. Consulate in Tijuana reminds travelers of requirements for traveling with pets
All animals, including service animals, are subject to requirements for entry into the United States. The U.S. Consulate in Tijuana reminds travelers that those planning to travel with pets must comply with a series of entry requirements. In a social media post, they stated that all animals, including service animals, are subject to requirements for […]
Authorities warn of a lack of signage on the Tuxtla-San Cristóbal highway
The Tuxtla Gutiérrez–San Cristóbal de Las Casas highway has inadequate signage, posing a risk to those traveling on this road, warned Rodulfo Gálvez Gómez, president of the Board of Trustees of the Heroic Fire Department of Tuxtla. The representative pointed out that, although some signs exist, they are insufficient to guarantee the safety of motorists. […]
Water rescue on San José del Cabo beach saves young man
On Wednesday night, around 10:10 p.m., personnel from the San José del Cabo Fire Department, Station #1 Centro, successfully carried out a water rescue in the beach area of the Vidanta Hotel. The victim, a 22-year-old man, was located approximately 150 meters offshore when he was reported missing. After activating the rescue protocol and using […]
Following pit bull attack in La Plancha, the City Council seeks to regulate dog ownership in Mérida
Many pet owners are not complying with responsible pet ownership regulations, so the Mérida City Council will update and improve the regulations for these animals, says biologist Raúl Escalante Aguilar, director of the Environment and Animal Welfare Unit. Interviewed about the pit bull attack on a small dog and a U.S. citizen in Gran Parque […]
Students help indigenous communities fight the screwworm: they translate materials to prevent the plague
To broaden the reach of information on combating the cattle screwworm, it is also being disseminated in eleven indigenous languages: Tzotzil, Tzeltal, Chol, Chontal, Ikoot, Zoque, Mazatec, and the two Mayan variants spoken in Yucatán and Quintana Roo, along with Nahuatl and Zapotec. The Ministry of Agriculture reports that the National Service for Agrifood Health, […]
A study argues that these mysterious circular structures discovered in Yucatán may have been the key to Mayan economic prosperity.
The dense vegetation of the Maya Lowlands has concealed countless secrets for centuries. Beneath the apparent uniformity and verdant landscape, modern technologies like LiDAR have gradually revealed the presence of structures invisible to the naked eye and urban patterns that challenge traditional interpretations of Mesoamerican archaeology. In this context, the recent identification of a set […]
The La Paz ecopark has become the second place in BCS with the most species to observe
The ecopark in the city of La Paz has established itself as the second most important birdwatching location in the state, with 250 different species recorded there. Víctor Omar Ayala Pérez, a research professor at the Autonomous University of Baja California Sur, said that the ecopark is an artificial wetland created where the city of […]
Holy Week 2026: These are the places with a dry law, including Yucatán?
Palm Sunday marked the beginning of Holy Week, one of the most important commemorations for millions of Catholics in Mexico and around the world, with its most significant days taking place this weekend. Today, April 2nd, these days of devotion begin, celebrated annually over a weekend: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday. […]