Yucatán Tops 1.5 Million Overnight Visitors in 2026 as Tourism Keeps Climbing
Yucatán’s capital city of Mérida anchors a Mexican state growing in popularity. Photo: Getty Yucatán has surpassed 1.5 million overnight visitors so far in 2026, state tourism officials said, reflecting the peninsula’s steady rise as a destination for both Mexican and international travelers. More than 330,000 of those visitors arrived from international markets. Tourism now…
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Conflict Reignites at Chichén Itzá as Artisans Reject INAH Rules
Tensions reignite at Chichén Itzá as indigenous leadership lashes out at INAH for alleged broken promises. The long-simmering conflict between artisans and authorities at Chichén Itzá has once…
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Mérida Neighbors Block Road Over 4-Day Blackout
Residents in a neighborhood of Xmatkuil, on Mérida’s southern edge, blocked a major road Sunday to protest four straight days without electricity, snarling traffic in and out of…
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New Public Pools Open in Mérida as Summer Heat Intensifies
As the Méridas summer heat intensifies, the city has opened new pools for residents to cool off. The summer heat in Yucatán is a daily reality for residents…
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Xel Há Archaeological Zone Reopens to the Public in Quintana Roo
After a prolonged closure, the Maya city of Xel Há has opened its gates to visitors once again. The Xel Há archaeological zone, a significant Maya site located…
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Shelter for Seniors in Mérida Sees Rising Demand for Services
The need at homeless shelters in Mérida continues to grow as resources are spread thin. A shelter for the homeless in Mérida is experiencing a notable increase in…
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Mérida Launches First Gran Caminata on Camino del Mayab
The Gran Caminita or Great walk of the Maya will take place between July 23 and 26 and cover up to 110 kilometers, or 68 miles. Mérida’s city…
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Mayan Train Confirms Power Failure Left Passengers Stranded for Hours
Tren Maya, the government-run railway operator, has confirmed that a power generator failure caused the delay that stranded passengers for hours on the Mérida–Cancún Airport route, arriving more…
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Yucatán Calls on Poets and Essayists for 2026 Yucatec Maya Language Writers Summit
Peninsular Maya, also known as Yucatec, is widely spoken in rural Yucatán, but there is reason for concern as its use among younger generations continues to decline.
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Volaris Launches New Mérida-Tijuana Direct Route with 4 Weekly Flights
The new direct flights from Mérida to Tijuana take just over 4 hours and connect Mexico’s two major peninsulas. For travelers, families, and businesses in Yucatán and Baja…
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Oaxaca and La Guelaguetza Return to Merida on July 5 at Kukulcan Stadium
Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most vibrant states, and the guelaguetza is its most celebrated festival; that is really saying something. The cultural event known as La Guelaguetza…
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Tren Maya Accident in Yucatán Injures Hearing-Impaired Pedestrian on the Tracks
The recent Tren Maya pedestrian accident has renewed safety concerns across the network. On Monday, a man with a hearing disability was injured after being struck by a…
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Ring Road Gets 76% of Yucatán’s MX$1.5B Loan — Water Crisis Gets the Rest
Yucatán’s state infrastructure agency published its annual public works plan Wednesday, revealing that more than three-quarters of a MX$1.5 billion credit line will go toward a new metropolitan…
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New Public Pools Open in Mérida as Summer Heat Intensifies
As the Méridas summer heat intensifies, the city has opened new pools for residents to cool off. The summer heat in Yucatán…
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Xel Há Archaeological Zone Reopens to the Public in Quintana Roo
After a prolonged closure, the Maya city of Xel Há has opened its gates to visitors once again. The Xel Há archaeological…
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Shelter for Seniors in Mérida Sees Rising Demand for Services
The need at homeless shelters in Mérida continues to grow as resources are spread thin. A shelter for the homeless in Mérida…
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