YUCATÁN PENINSULA
Aeroméxico pulls its flights to Tulum with Wednesday as the last...
The tourism woes of the once-thriving coast-and-culture destination have both contributed to and will suffer from Aeroméxico's decision, which will further the emptying of Tulum's Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport.
Maya apiary found near Tulum reveals roots of beekeeping traditions still...
The site was discovered in 2022 during construction of the Maya Train, but archaeologists have just announced this week that it contains artifacts that reveal secrets of how the Maya produced the melipona that honey lovers swear by today.
More than 7,000 ignore clouds to gather at Chichén Itzá for...
The great pyramid of Kukulcán in Chichén Itzá inspires awe at any time of year, but especially so during the spring and fall equinoxes, when a play of light and shadow creates the illusion of a serpent descending the face of the structure.
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4 Mexican hotels from 4 different states among world’s ’50 Best Hotels’
It's no coincidence that the four Mexican hotels honored at the worldwide level are all beachside luxury resorts, taking full advantage of the natural wonders of the states of Yucatán, Quintana Roo, Baja California Sur and Nayarit.
Quintana Roo passes ‘Nicole’s Law,’ banning cosmetic surgery for minors
The reform is named after Paloma Nicole Arellano, who died after undergoing elective cosmetic surgery when she was only 14 years old. Her state, Durango, last year became the first to enact the ban.
Should you be worried about the presence of brain-eating amoeba in Yucatán water bodies?
The news of a water sports instructor's death prompted concern among residents of the Yucatán capital that the popular nearby cenotes may harbor the deadly amoeba, but experts say cenote water is too cold for the microorganism.
Riviera Maya regains its color as sargassum subsides
Slowly but surely, the Riviera Maya has begun to regain the clear turquoise waters that underpin much of its tourist appeal, following several months of massive sargassum arrivals along the Quintana Roo coast.
When Mexico bursts into bloom: A wildflower guide
MND contributor Bel Woodhouse takes us on a tour of Mexico’s spectacular wildflowers, from vibrant sunflowers and cosmos to delicate poppies.
Cancún airport’s international traffic drops 15% in August
The disappearance of Spirit Airlines took a chunk out of Cancún's passenger numbers, with high jet fuel prices and sargassum concerns contributing to the decline.
Perfect Day Mexico wasn’t dead after all. Now its opponents are headed to the...
Despite news of its cancellation in May, Royal Caribbean's massive Perfect Day Mexico project in Mahahual is still planned, writes Tracy L. Barnett, and residents and environmental activists are still fighting it.
The Maya Train reports a ‘track-related incident.’ Was it another derailment?
Media reports indicate there was a partial derailment of the last car on the train just 50 meters outside the Campeche station, but there has been no official report confirming or denying it.
CFE restores power in Yucatán Peninsula after 7-hour blackout reportedly caused by vandalism
Monday’s blackout affected more than 10 million people in southeastern Mexico while also partially impacting the neighboring country of Belize.
Cenote hunters’ love for exploring the Yucatán Peninsula inspires new guidebook
Canadian cenote hunters David Palmer and Doris Demers have written a guidebook to the Yucatán Peninsula's most spectacular sinkholes, and have shared tips on visiting some of their favorites.
