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Flying out of Mexico? Here are the cheapest destinations in 2026
From domestic get-aways to international expeditions, Skyscanner shares the most affordable flights out of Mexico for 2026.
Cancún rings in the New Year with 17 new international flights
After a down year, Cancún International Airport's passenger load should pick up signficantly in 2026, with new routes to 11 U.S. cities and five Canadian cities, plus Dublin, Ireland.
What’s on in the Riviera Maya in January
From Cancún to Tulum, here's a local guide to the very best of things to do.
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What got Mexico talking in 2025: A year in cultural flashpoints
2025 was a year when Mexico couldn't help but make headlines — sometimes for all the right reasons, sometimes for all the wrong ones, and sometimes just because the internet decided chaos was the vibe.
The history of Cancún: How Mexico built a paradise from scratch
Cancún is a rarity in Mexico, a resort destination built completely from scratch. To say that the plan worked is a wild understatement, but Cancún unusual origins also created a number of problems.
1 year after becoming fully operational, the Maya Train is suffering major losses
The tourism-focused project is so deep in the red that it may require subsidies for another two decades. The hope is that the launch of freight service next year will turn things around.
The Nohoch Mul pyramid, tallest in the northern Yucatán Peninsula, is climbable again
Time, weather and visitors' feet had taken their toll on the stone steps of the pyramid. A new wooden staircase will again allow for climbing to the top, a key part of the experience for many.
Between Columbus and Cortés — How Spain encountered Mexico
Hernán Cortés wasn't the first Spanish leader of an expedition to Mexico. Two previous ones had already set sail from Havana in the early years of the 16th century, after Columbus' voyages had introduced the Spanish to the Americas.
What makes Mérida Mexico’s cutest city: 8 architectural secrets revealed
Mérida, the capital city of the state of Yucatán, is one of the most charming cities in Mexico, thanks to its pleasing mix of Indigenous and Colonial architectural styles and its signature decorative accents.
How a Soviet genius cracked the uncrackable Maya code
How could a Russian who had never even visited Mexico become the first person since the ancient Maya to underderstand their written language? It all started with a few Mayan codices stolen by the Nazis.
Cancún’s 11.2-kilometer Nichupté Bridge will open this month, officials say
The long-awaited bridge will make life easier for hotel and restaurant workers commuting to and from the tourism zone, as well as for visitors eager to start their vacation.
How to make the most of your next visit to Yucatán
The best of Mérida's dining scene, local highlights and the best cenotes should all be part of your next trip to the peninsula.
As the Atlantic hurricane season comes to a close, the Riviera Maya is blissfully...
Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama credited the state’s preparedness for the clean outcome as she praised the people of Quintana Roo and the armed forces for building a culture of prevention.
