Monthly Archives: April 2019
‘Shabby chic’ vacation homes in Mexico: How to achieve the look
Most people who own vacation or retirement homes in Mexico want it to be relaxed and comfortable. That's why one of the decor styles...
Suspect arrested in Progreso fatal stabbing of Canadian man
Progreso, Yucatan — A suspect has been arrested in the stabbing death of a Canadian man living in the port city, police said.
A man,...
Long-standing problems bring risk of more blackouts in Yucatan
Aging transmission lines and declining natural gas production could spell more blackouts on the Peninsula this summer and into 2020.
Boats at Arrecife Alacranes will be checked for rats and other invaders
Conanp seeks to prevent another rat infestation at Scorpion Reef's delicate ecosystem.
Canadian man dies of stab wounds in Progreso home
A Canadian man was stabbed to death Friday morning in an apartment he rented on Calle 25, police said.
Citizens feel compassion, cynicism about street begging in Merida
An informal newspaper poll revealed complicated emotions about panhandling in Yucatan's capital.
Sibarita Downtown Tour Vol. 2
The second edition of the Sibarita Downtown Tour is presented by Jaguar and Club Sibarita. A van will take you from place to place...
Cross-cultural perspectives at Amaro art show
Art that represents both Mérida and the rest of Latin America and the Caribbean is focus of "The Eclectic Caimito," which opens today at El Foro Cultural Amaro.
Destination mitzvahs could be Cancun’s next travel niche
A 3-day event was cheaper and less stressful than what a N.J. family would have found at home.
How to make your bedroom a luxurious escape
It doesn't take thousands of dollars to make a bedroom in your home in Mexico a luxurious getaway.
Ground swallows street in Garcia Gineres
A huge sinkhole formed Tuesday morning on Calle 28 between 29 and 31 in Col. Garcia Gineres.
Mayan Train’s fast track raises concerns
Less ambitious train projects elsewhere have taken longer than Lopez Obrador will be in office.
Yucatan’s beaches get clean bill of health for Easter week
Here is how 17 beaches in Yucatan rank, and where Quintana Roo was flagged as unhealthy.
Merida offers free history tours for Easter season
Merida, Yucatan — To entertain and enlighten visitors during the Easter holiday season, the municipal government will offer free tours in the Historic Center...
Carnival ship rescues Cubans stranded off Yucatan coast
The U.S. Coast Guard said it worked with a cruise ship to rescue 23 people adrift for days in the Gulf of Mexico. Photo:...
U.S. willing to invest in Mayan Train, says Lopez Obrador
Funds would be part of a larger aid package for southern Mexico.
Expats in Yucatan keep registry busy with births, marriages and divorces
Life goes on for residents who have moved to Yucatan from abroad.
Sunday’s cold front will break today’s ‘brutal’ heat
Merida, Yucatan — "It was brutal."
That's the reaction from one Santiago resident who endured temperatures Friday as high as 41.2C / 106F.
It was...
Blackouts in Yucatan are seen as suspicious
President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said that power outages on the Yucatan Peninsula could be due more than just an accidental fire.
AMLO in Yucatan to meet with U.S. official, business leaders
For the second time since taking office, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador will visit Yucatan today. His itinerary is packed.
A weekend in Mexico City: Eat, drink and see sites
A weekend is all it takes for visitors to devour great food, see amazing art and architecture — and make their Instagram accounts a lot more interesting.
3 Mexican expressions that confuse expats
Illustration: Getty
Before I came here, I knew a tiny amount of Spanish grammar and vocabulary. But guess what: I am from Europe, and what...
Camino de Flores uprooted out of Mejorada for larger space
Now based at Merida's Parque de la Paz, the "Flower Trail" blooms once again on Friday.
The Camino de Flores, which previously carpeted a street...
Mexico spared measles outbreak, but travelers headed abroad are warned
Given the measles outbreak in Europe and the United States, Mexico's Ministry of Health recommended travelers take preventive measures.
