Mérida, Kanasín and Progreso ready for the big party

In the case of Mérida, Carnival 2026 will take place under the theme “Circo Carnaval”, a visual and artistic proposal that is committed to fantasy, color and family entertainment. The 2026 carnival season in Yucatan is shaping up to be one of the most intense, long, and ambitious in recent years. Mérida, Kanasín and Progreso, considered the three most […]

Neither tourists nor guides: this is the place in Mérida that an influencer calls “the best bite”

A gastronomic content creator focused on a place in Mérida that started as a street stall. When talking about food in Merida, the conversation usually revolves around well-known restaurants or classic sightseeing tours. However, the gastronomic influencer Soy el Arturito claimed to have found “the best bite” away from the usual circuits. It is Wayane, a place that was born […]

Growth Without a city? Urban expansion in Mérida

Mérida expands. It is enough to drive a few minutes in any direction to come across new subdivisions, private and developments that promise modernity and well-being. However, it is clear that growth does not always equate to building a better city. In the last two decades, the urban sprawl of Mérida has doubled, from just […]

The modernization of the City Center overpass will be completed soon

The Government of the State of Yucatán reported that the modernization of the lower roads of the City Center vehicular overpass registers a sustained progress and is already in its final stage, consolidating itself as one of the most relevant road infrastructure works for urban mobility in Mérida. The project formally began with the flag-waving led by Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena in August and […]

National Tamale and Cocoa Fair: date, time, venue, and activities

On the eve and on the feast of Candelaria, this Sunday, February 1, and Monday, February 2, the ninth National Tamale and Cocoa Fair will be held at the Plaza Fiesta shopping center. More than 10 types of tamales will be offered, including Metepec style, Tabasco, Veracruz, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Yucatecan, as well as some sweets and an author’s creation. […]

Groundwater salinity patterns in the Yucatán Peninsula expose contamination risks and aquifer vulnerability

According to Communications earth & enviroment The Yucatan Peninsula is one of the largest coastal and lowland karst regions worldwide. This groundwater-dependent region is highly vulnerable to contaminants that spread easily due to the karst environment. Here, the spatio-temporal patterns of major ions in 1528 water samples sourced from a government institution suggest the main […]

Yucatán is betting big on nearshoring

Yucatán, Mexico’s safest state is betting big on nearshoring, hoping to attract foreign investors who are weary of the rising criminality and government corruption in other parts of the country. Yucatán, a state that occupies about a third of its namesake peninsula, has historically had low crime in part because it is geographically isolated from […]

Realistic cost of living in Mexico for 2024 (VIDEO)

Basic Cost of Living update for 2024 Today I break down the basic cost of living here in Mexico without all the bells and whistles. We will be taking a ride through the New Parque La Plancha here in Merida Yucatan and talking about the cost of living increases here in Mexico. #Mexico#costofliving#livinginmexico Join this […]