Tag: Special Events
Amazonas de Yaxunah to Face Off Against the Jaguarcitas in Mérida
This Sunday the Amazonas de Yaxunah will face off against the Jaguarcitas of Yucatán’s State University.
Here’s What You Need to Know About Carnaval 2024 on the...
From the dazzling parades and elaborate costumes of Mérida to the smaller-scale but still extremely entertaining boardwalk celebrations in Progreso, each carnival has its charm.
Mérida’s Christmas Festivals and Markets go into Full Swing
With Christmas just around the corner, Mérida's parks and public plazas will be overflowing this evening with special events and markets.
Shows are scheduled tonight...
Team Mexico Wins Big at Pok Ta Pok World Cup in...
The World Cup attracted 18 teams from Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Panama, Mexico, and the United States.
Christmas Caravan to Hit Mérida’s Neighborhoods Starting Dec. 9
The dates for Mérida’s 2023 Christmas Caravan have been announced, and the event will be hitting more parts of the city than ever.
How and where to safely observe Yucatán’s upcoming solar eclipse
Special events to observe the eclipse have been planned for just about every city and major town on the peninsula.
Join us Friday, Oct. 6 to experience Chichén Viejo
For now, Chichén Viejo is still tranquil and free of hoards of tourists and vendors.
Mérida’s Centro to host early Carnaval celebrations this weekend
Mérida’s neighborhoods of La Ermita and Sebastian are preparing to put on a pre-Carnaval gala this coming Saturday.
How to celebrate Independence Day like a Mexican
Mexican Independence Day, or Día de la Independencia, is celebrated on Sept. 16 every year to commemorate independence from Spain in 1810.
Everything you need to know about Yucatán’s upcoming solar eclipse
On Saturday, Oct. 14, after almost 30 years, a solar eclipse will be visible from the Yucatán Peninsula.
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon...
Yucatán’s Tunich Artisan Fair pulls out all the stops
During the Tunich Artisan Fair Dzityá becomes Yucatán’s craft capital.
Mexican teams compete for a chance at Pok ta Pok World...
A handful of teams from around the Yucatán Peninsula will compete this weekend to qualify for the 2023 Pok ta Pok World Cup.
The matches...
Progreso’s Carnaval is giving Merida’s a run for its money
With more cities and towns throwing their own festivities, Mérida's Carnaval in Xmatkuil is no longer the undisputed champion.
Festival de las Animas: Everything you need to know
With Dia de Los Muertos — or Hanal Pixán, as it is known in Yucatán — just a couple of weeks away. Mérida’s City Hall...
Mexican Navy to allow visitors in Progreso to board the Cuauhtémoc
The Mexican Navy will soon be docking the ARM Cuauhtémoc in Progreso and opening its decks to visitors.
The Cuauhtémoc is a sailing training vessel...
Mérida Fest to go forward despite COVID-19 surge
The Ayuntamiento has confirmed that in-person events scheduled for Mérida Fest 2022 will continue as planned.
Concert to celebrate the life of Armando Manzanero
On Dec. 28 Mérida's Palacio de la Musica will hold a special tribute to Yucatán's most beloved singer-songwriter on the first anniversary of his passing.
Yucatán at Home hosts its first gathering in style at Casa...
Yucatán at Home's first issue came out over the summer when throwing parties just wasn't allowed.
Runners in Mérida take to the streets for December’s traditional Turkey...
The 21-kilometer race called “La Carrera del Pavo” — or Turkey Run, began at 6 Sunday morning from El Parque de Las Américas in García Ginerés, but the party-like atmosphere was already raging by 5.
Mérida’s Christmas caravans a big hit with children of all ages
To help contain the spread of COVID-19, Mérida has opted to limit the number of Christmas events it is hosting this year for the...
Cepredey brings free music, theater, and graffiti this weekend to Mérida
Locally organized rock, rap, and hip-hop concerts, as well as talks, plays, sports demonstrations, forums, and graffiti will be offered free of charge this Friday and Saturday.
The Rally Maya makes its comeback to the Yucatán Peninsula
During this friendly automotive competition, classic car enthusiasts from all over the world take part in an eight-day tour of the peninsula.
After 50 years, sister cities Erie and Mérida maintain a bond
After establishing a sister-city connection in 1971, that bond continues between the Catholic Diocese of Erie, Pa., and the Archdiocese of the Yucatán.
Cinco de Mayo — That’s Mexican Independence Day, right?
In much of the world, there exists a misconception that May 5th is some sort of huge holiday in Mexico.
