More than a dozen distilleries across Mexico make the spirit. Of the 59 varieties of native corn in Mexico, nal t’eel is one of the oldest, having emerged in the Yucatán Peninsula some 4,000 years ago. It grows quickly, largely unbothered by heavy rains or drought — so robust that the Mayanscalled it “rooster corn.” […]
From Ensenada to Cancun: “Shrimp with garlic mojo”
Shrimp with garlic mojo is one of the favorite dishes on all Mexican coasts. From Acapulco to Mazatlan, from Veracruz to Cancún, the recipe takes advantage of the high quality of the seafood caught in Mexico. Garlic mojo is a sauce made from garlic, oil, vinegar, and salt, and is used to season meat, chicken, or […]
BEST COUNTRIES FOR EXPATS 2023 (Atlas & Boots)
The best countries for expats have been ranked with Mexico taking the top spot. We take a look at the rest of the results Mexico is the best country for expats followed by Spain and Panama. All three countries attract foreign workers because of their ease of settling in, climate, and quality of life. There are an estimated 281 million expatriates […]
If you are in Mérida, beware of this scammer
The Mexico Daily Post newsroom received a letter from a reader who requested to remain anonymous warning fellow expats and travelers about a certain individual who has been spotted around the city of Mérida, Yucatán, harassing and trying to scam foreign people. I have a little warning. This guy in the pictures goes around Centro […]
La Plancha: THE PARK THAT’S ALL THE BARK AMONG THE DOGS OF MERIDA!
Today we went for a walk at La Plancha Park, the newest huge infrastructure in our beautiful city of Merida, Yucatan. We could go on about the size, the modern architecture, the amenities, and so much more – because they are all impressive – but this is a dog’s eye view. After all, we are […]
Huniik Restaurant in Mérida, among the 100 best in Latin America
The Lunario restaurant, in Ensenada, also made its debut on the list, as well as establishments in Rio de Janeiro, Bogotá, Santiago and Buenos Aires. The cities of Barranquilla (Colombia), Córdoba (Argentina) and Mérida (Mexico) entered for the first time in the list of the 100 best restaurants in Latin America, according to Latin America’s […]
What will La Plancha park in Mérida be like?
La Plancha Park is a work, whose main function is to become a family place, with important attractions that boost tourism and the local economy in Mérida, Yucatán. The construction of this space began on September 20, 2022, and will be inaugurated on November 19 of this year, by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. La […]
Ancient Maya warrior sculpture with serpent helmet discovered at Chichén Itzá
Archaeologists in Mexico have discovered a 1,000-year-old statue of a Maya warrior in the basement of a temple at Chichén Itzá in the Yucatán Peninsula. The statue depicts a warrior wearing a helmet shaped like a serpent with its jaws open, as well as a feathered headdress, Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) […]
One hundred thousand INE credentials in Yucatán will expire before the 2024 election
The National Electoral Institute (INE) called on citizens to review the validity of their voting credentials, as well as the data corresponding to their federal and local districts, according to the location of their home, since as of last September 106,548 had already They had to update it. This new credential will be valid for […]
Endangered felines population grows in Yucatán
The population of endangered felines is growing in Yucatán, including species such as jaguar, ocelot, puma, and jaguarundi. Trap cameras installed in the Yucatan natural reserves have recorded the increase in jaguars, an endangered species that for the Maya symbolizes power, strength, life, and fertility. “We found such beautiful and culturally important species, like jaguars,” […]