It’s no coincidence that March and April feel like a goal achieved. After the strain of the first quarter, Holy Week stands out as the first major vacation period in Mexico. It’s a sociological phenomenon: the entire country seeks a break. According to data from the Ministry of Tourism, occupancy rates in sun and beach […]
Holy Week in Mexico City: Romerito season begins
In anticipation of the Holy Week season, Mexico City authorities announced the start of romeritos sales at the Central de Abasto (Ceda) wholesale market, where approximately 1,200 tons of this traditional product are expected to arrive. During a visit to San Andrés Mixquic, in the Tláhuac borough, the director of the Central de Abasto, Mónica […]
Andrea Bocelli will give a free concert in the Zócalo of Mexico City brought to you by Banco Plata: when is it?
Get your tissues ready and mark your calendars! In Mexico City, the conversation has already begun about an event that promises to be one of the most memorable of the year. Banco Plata and the Mexico City Government have just announced a free concert in the Zócalo, the city’s main square, that will bring together […]
The places in Mexico City that make me feel like I’m in Europe with friends drinking wine, eating cheese and charcuterie
With clear afternoons and pleasant weather this season in Mexico City, a plan involving wine, charcuterie, and after-dinner conversation is incredibly appealing. Fortunately, around some of the city’s trendiest areas, there are several spots with distinct atmospheres but carefully curated and well-executed menus where you can enjoy a glass of wine and share a cheese […]
Puebla becomes the seventh state to eliminate golden pensions
The state Congress unanimously approved on Friday the elimination of so-called “golden pensions,” ensuring that no retired public servant receives a pension paid with public funds exceeding half the salary of the President of the Republic, equivalent to just over 70,000 pesos per month. With this measure, Puebla became the seventh state to adapt its […]
In Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, the number of foreign tourists from Canada is growing.
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo has seen a 12 percent increase in foreign visitors, primarily from Canada, who are now extending their stays to five months, reported Lizette Tapia Castro, mayor of this tourist destination. In an interview with El Sol de Acapulco, she announced that direct flights from Canada began operating in October from Vancouver, Montreal, Toronto, and […]
Puebla’s community tourism model triumphs at the 2025 Food and Travel Reader Awards
The state of Puebla has been awarded Best Community-Based Tourism Destination at the 2025 Food and Travel Reader Awards, a recognition that highlights the authentic experiences it offers visitors in its communities. According to the Secretary of Tourism Development, this award recognizes the community-based tourism model promoted by the Government of Puebla, which allows tourists […]
The Salina Cruz-Zihuatanejo highway is being modernized to benefit 1.9 million residents
The Mexican government, through the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT), reports progress on the modernization of the Salina Cruz-Zihuatanejo highway, which connects Oaxaca with Guerrero, benefiting 1.9 million residents. This project is one of the current administration’s priority initiatives, with an investment of 24.772 billion pesos and the creation of 84,000 jobs. The […]
Salinas Pliego proposes that those receiving social programs should not be allowed to vote, and users ‘explode’
Businessman Ricardo Salinas Pliego sparked controversy after suggesting that people receiving social assistance should not have the right to vote, arguing that these programs could be used for electoral purposes. On social media, the president of Grupo Salinas posed a hypothetical scenario to his followers: if they were president, would they consider expanding social programs, […]
Nayarit plans to install security checkpoints at the entrance to Banderas Bay from Puerto Vallarta
The governor of Nayarit, Miguel Ángel Navarro Quintero, announced that he is considering installing detection arches on the border between Bahía de Banderas and Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, to prevent the entry of weapons, explosives, and other devices that could jeopardize security in the state. These security arches are also being considered for the border area […]