YUCATÁN PENINSULA
Pre-Columbian skeletal remains discovered in Playa del Carmen cenote
The bones of a woman aged between 18 and 25 years old are the latest underwater discovery on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, where at least 11 prehistoric skeletons have been identified in recent decades.
Quintana Roo moves to guarantee pet spaces at hurricane shelters
A lack of provisions for household animals can discourage families from seeking the protection of emergency shelters, or expose pets to hurricane conditions alone.
Cute but endangered: The dwarf raccoons of Cozumel
The best estimate is that there are less than 200 surviving adults of the Cozumel raccoon population left, making these cute creatures one of the most critically endangered species on the planet.
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Postcards from Mexico: On the Paseo de Montejo in Mérida
From over-adventurous kid bikers to abundant artisans and ill-dressed tourists, writer Ethan Jacobs shares his latest postcard from Mexico, featuring Mérida's Paseo de Montejo.
Sheinbaum vows action on Quintana Roo’s sargassum crisis during Tulum visit
President Sheinbaum traveled to Quintana Roo to tackle its sargassum crisis, with a detailed plan due Saturday, as Tulum's tourism industry continues to struggle.
Security chief touts 85% drop in Quintana Roo homicides: Friday’s mañanera recapped
President Sheinbaum's Friday press conference in Tulum featured a security report, new "Tulum Reborn" tourism measures, sargassum cleanup efforts and news of a strong earthquake off Chiapas.
Mexican beach destinations brace for a loss of nearly 1 million US airline seats
By reducing their seat availability for flights to Mexican beach destinations, thereby negatively impacting the tourist industry, the airlines seem to be reacting to market conditions, expecially rising fuels costs.
Campeche’s bees, vital for Indigenous bioculture, present their case for legal rights
The rights movement, promoted by Indigenous activists who claim beekeeping as part of their biocultural heritage, recalls a similar case that led to increased protection of whales in the Gulf of California.
How sargassum is changing the face of paradise in Cozumel
Sargassum has long been a seasonal nuisance in Riviera Maya, but when each year there's more of it, sargassum's effects become more profound. Has one company finally found a solution?
With $250M investment, St. Regis Costa Mujeres resort expands jobs and rooms in Quintana...
A new US $250 million St. Regis resort in Costa Mujeres adds 213 luxury rooms and hundreds of jobs, reinforcing Quintana Roo’s status as a booming Mexican Caribbean tourism hub.
Mexico in Numbers: All about the southern border
From the Great Maya Forest to busy crossings at Tapachula and Chetumal, Mexico’s southern border with Guatemala and Belize is a vital corridor for migration, trade and regional integration.
Bacalar in Quintana Roo is a tropical paradise, and one of Mexico’s most underrated...
For those who want to escape the madding crowds of Tulum or Playa del Carmen, Bacalar offers nature, serenity, boutique hotels and pristine waters.
Intergenerational transmission of Maya language in Yucatán facing steep decline
Currently, use of the language is concentrated mainly among adults aged 30 to 40 or older, while in many rural communities, the proportion of children who speak it is minimal.
