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 accounts for 16.1% of the state's gross domestic product, officials said, a share that has … [Read more...] about Yucatán Tops 1.5 Million Overnight Visitors in 2026 as Tourism Keeps Climbing
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Conflict Reignites at Chichén Itzá as Artisans Reject INAH Rules
The long-simmering conflict between artisans and authorities at Chichén Itzá has once again deepened. The Indigenous Governing Council of Pisté and the newly elected leadership of the artisan sector issued a joint statement rejecting the version of events put forward by the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH). The council accused the federal … [Read more...] about Conflict Reignites at Chichén Itzá as Artisans Reject INAH Rules
Xel Há Archaeological Zone Reopens to the Public in Quintana Roo
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
Mérida Launches First Gran Caminata on Camino del Mayab
Mérida's city government has partnered with the EcoGuerreros group to launch the first edition of "La Gran Caminata en Camino del Mayab." The initiative comes through the Tourism Unit and Human Welfare Directorate. This event is a four-day hiking challenge designed to position the Yucatecan capital as the primary gateway to the Camino del Mayab. The circuit focuses on … [Read more...] about Mérida Launches First Gran Caminata on Camino del Mayab
Volaris Launches New Mérida-Tijuana Direct Route with 4 Weekly Flights
For travelers, families, and businesses in Yucatán and Baja California, the new Volaris direct flight between Mérida and Tijuana is more than a new route; it is a link that makes the country feel smaller and more accessible. The flight began operating on June 1, 2026, and will operate four times a week, connecting the southeastern and northwestern corners of … [Read more...] about Volaris Launches New Mérida-Tijuana Direct Route with 4 Weekly Flights