Tag: Holidays
Hotels collaborate on 2-kilometer-long Rosca de Reyes
For the 22nd consecutive year, bakers from six of the city's most iconic hotels put their culinary skills to the test Friday to create the southeast's largest Rosca de Reyes.
Keeping your dog calm when fireworks explode
The sound, and even smell, of fireworks can overwhelm your confused and startled pet. Here are some tips from a celebrity dog behaviorist on helping your pet cope.
Restaurants see increase in New Year’s Eve reservations
New Year's in Yucatán has traditionally been a time to stay home and celebrate with family and close friends. That tradition is being challenged.
Our 2018 Guide to New Year’s Eve in Yucatán is updated...
We surveyed area restaurants and resort destinations that have something special for New Year's Eve. We will continue to update the following list as we receive new information.
1.3 tons of contraband seized in fireworks crackdown
In the first week of a crackdown on illegal pyrotechnics, 1.3 tons of Chinese gunpowder products have been seized, authorities report.
City closes off streets so neighbors can celebrate
For Christmas and the New Year, sometimes a house party isn't enough. Only a street party will do, and the city may agree.
Street vendors bring out the fireworks in time for holidays
In time for the holidays, fireworks sales started Friday in the Centro and other parts of the city.
Season of Sharing raises 414,000 pesos, collects 623 Christmas toys
The Season of Sharing raised 414,000 pesos that will be divided among several local beneficiaries, said Kimmy Suki, founder of Yucatán Giving Outreach A.C.
Turkey production surges, keeping prices stable for the holidays
Turkey production has gone into overdrive for the holidays, keeping prices low for local consumers.
8,300 shoppers descend on shopping district each hour
Over the weekend, up to 8,300 people an hour arrived at Mérida's Historic Center to do their Christmas shopping, city police calculate.
Christmas light show brings magic to the Pasaje de la Revolución
A canopy of tiny lights has brought a soft, golden glow to the famous passageway across from the Plaza Grande.
A Christmas tradition continues: Longer hours for liquor sales
It's the gift that keeps on giving: Longer liquor store hours for the holidays.
In Yucatán, real Christmas trees rise in popularity
Locals are increasingly favoring real Christmas trees over the artificial variety, Sipse reports.
Revolution Day celebrated Monday with parade; traffic re-routed
Traffic will yield for Monday's huge parade celebrating the 107th anniversary of the start of the Mexican Revolution.
Thanksgiving entertaining advice from Jeremiah Tower
Thanksgiving is just way too formal, says Jeremiah Tower, Yucatán's most famous expat. Here's how he suggests loosening it up.
Christmas Village a possibility at Gran Parque La Plancha
It could be beginning to look a lot like Christmas at La Plancha before the end of the year.
Families add color to grave markers at city cemeteries
As the Day of the Dead approaches, cemeteries in Merida come alive.
Pasaje de la Revolución getting a facelift in time for Sept....
Work crews are busy restoring the Passage of the Revolution in time for celebrations in September, which is called the month of national holidays.
Bee attack shuts down cemetery on Mother’s Day
At least 15 people were attacked by bees in the General Cemetery and Panteón Florido when they came to visit graves for Mother's Day.
Mother’s Day in Yucatán: Restaurants will be crowded
Today is Día de la Madre — Mother's Day — in Mexico. And it's a very big deal in this country.
Streets are peaceful for Good Friday
While the faithful observed Good Friday, the streets were noticeably quieter.
Alcohol sales extended for Easter Sunday
Alcohol sales in Mérida and Progreso will be allowed an extra three hours for the Easter Sunday holiday.
Mérida posts highest growth in Easter travel
The White City is growing in popularity among travelers on Easter break. Much more rapidly, in fact, than any other holiday destination in Mexico.
Easter holiday is big business at the beach
The Chamber of Commerce is predicting a busy Easter vacation period, especially along the Yucatán coast.
