The Xel Há archaeological zone, a significant Maya site located on the eastern coast of Quintana Roo, has officially reopened to the public. The National Institute of Anthropology and History, known as INAH, announced that the site began welcoming visitors again on Monday, July 6. This reopening marks a major milestone for the state of Quintana Roo, as it completes a … [Read more...] about Xel Há Archaeological Zone Reopens to the Public in Quintana Roo
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Shelter for Seniors in Mérida Sees Rising Demand for Services
A shelter for the homeless in Mérida is experiencing a notable increase in the number of people seeking refuge and food. La Casa Hogar para el Desamparado currently serves more than 30 individuals daily. This figure surpasses what the facility typically managed in previous periods. Daily Operations and User Demographics Liliana Aguilar Mendoza, a volunteer at the shelter, … [Read more...] about Shelter for Seniors in Mérida Sees Rising Demand for Services
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 than five hours behind schedule. The company acknowledged the incident two days after it occurred, issuing a statement Friday night at 10 p.m. According to Tren Maya, also … [Read more...] about Mayan Train Confirms Power Failure Left Passengers Stranded for Hours
Yucatán Calls on Poets and Essayists for 2026 Yucatec Maya Language Writers Summit
The Gran Museo del Mundo Maya in Mérida will host the First Peninsular Meeting of Writers in the Maya Language. This landmark event on Aug. 7 represents a concerted effort to strengthen the recognition of the Yucatec Maya language as the intangible cultural heritage of Yucatán. Organizers have opened a call for participation to writers from the three states of … [Read more...] about Yucatán Calls on Poets and Essayists for 2026 Yucatec Maya Language Writers Summit
Tren Maya Accident in Yucatán Injures Hearing-Impaired Pedestrian on the Tracks
On Monday, a man with a hearing disability was injured after being struck by a Tren Maya unit traveling toward the Hacienda Teya terminal on the Umán–Teya railway section. According to initial reports, the man, reportedly around 60, was walking on the tracks at the time of the impact. He sustained blows to various parts of his body, abrasions on his left side, … [Read more...] about Tren Maya Accident in Yucatán Injures Hearing-Impaired Pedestrian on the Tracks