In the wake of a deadly shooting at Teotihuacán and subsequent security restrictions at Chichén Itzá, the nearby Maya archaeological site of Uxmal is seeing a noticeable increase in visitor numbers. Following the April 20 shooting at Teotihuacán's Pyramid of the Moon, which killed a Canadian tourist and injured several others before the attacker died by suicide, … [Read more...] about Uxmal Sees Attendance Increase Amid New Security Restrictions at Chichén Itzá
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Low Tourist Interest Sinks Mérida’s Electric Carriage Option
On a hot June afternoon in 2025, a horse collapsed in the middle of Calle 60, just steps from Mérida's cathedral. The temperature that day reached 42 degrees Celsius — a heat index of 50 degrees in the punishing Yucatán sun. A video made rounds on social media showed the animal lying motionless on the asphalt while the carriage driver placed a small umbrella over its body in a … [Read more...] about Low Tourist Interest Sinks Mérida’s Electric Carriage Option
Chichén Itzá Bans Backpacks After Deadly Shooting at Teotihuacan
A gunman opened fire on tourists atop the Pyramid of the Moon at Teotihuacan on Monday, April 20, killing a Canadian woman and wounding at least 13 others before taking his own life. The attack sent shockwaves through Mexico's tourism sector and triggered an immediate security response nearly 1,200 miles away, at Chichén Itzá in Yucatán. By Tuesday morning, officials at … [Read more...] about Chichén Itzá Bans Backpacks After Deadly Shooting at Teotihuacan
Why Yucatecos Are Choosing Europe and Asia Over the United States
For decades, the United States was the default destination for Yucatecos looking to travel abroad. Whether for shopping, family visits, or tourism, cities like Houston, Orlando, and Los Angeles felt like second homes. However, a noticeable shift is currently underway. Travel agents and tourism industry leaders in Yucatán report that Europe and Asia are increasingly "in fashion" … [Read more...] about Why Yucatecos Are Choosing Europe and Asia Over the United States
Environmental Closure Hits Tourism Project in Abalá
Authorities have ordered a stop to construction at a property in Abalá where developers were cutting through limestone to create artificial cenotes and provide access to existing ones, marking the latest crackdown on unauthorized tourism infrastructure in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. The suspension, confirmed by environmental authorities, aims to halt ongoing construction and … [Read more...] about Environmental Closure Hits Tourism Project in Abalá