Valentine’s Day in Yucatán
In México, February 14 is known as Día de San Valentin, but most people call it El Día del Amor y la Amistad, the “day of love and friendship.” As…
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In México, February 14 is known as Día de San Valentin, but most people call it El Día del Amor y la Amistad, the “day of love and friendship.” As…
Continue readingThe noble Tienda de Abarrotes – or as they are more affectionately known, Tienditas – are a cornerstone of communities and neighbourhoods all over Yucatán. As long as anyone can…
Continue readingA universe of wonders awaits in Yucatán, a land with magic, natural beauty, culture, and tradition. Although we’re still amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, we’ve been busy at work, getting ready…
Continue readingMaya, Mayas, or Mayan? Many people misuse these three terms, assuming that “Maya” is a singular noun, “Mayas” a plural noun, and “Mayan” an adjective. We at Yucatan Today have…
Continue readingJanuary 1 Año Nuevo, (New Year’s Day), is an official Mexican holiday. 6 Día de los Santos Reyes is the day when Mexicans exchange Christmas presents in accordance with the…
Continue readingIt’s that time of the year again. The festivities commence and of course, so does the food and thus, the eating. Thanksgiving is one of those days where the meals…
Continue readingYucatán is a state with great cultural and artistic tradition, its gastronomy is internationally famous, and the warmth of its people is remarked upon by its visitors. All of these…
Continue readingMuebles en Tránsito brings an innovative concept that will change the way you shop for furniture, so that your house can look like it comes right out of a magazine….
Continue readingI love summertime in Mérida. Every year the city becomes almost empty because so many people go to the beach to enjoy their holidays. Others, like myself, prefer to stay…
Continue readingYou shouldn’t be surprised that our environment is in crisis and among the biggest issues is the excess of garbage, particularly of single use plastics. Sometimes, it can be overwhelming…
Continue readingA Baby Hulk! July 16, 2019: Hola! my name is Hulk also known as “Leave That”! I’m still going to grow more, until I’m super-sized… small. Sometimes I hear the…
Continue readingVolunteering abroad is an activity that allows travellers to experience a more realistic side of a country and learn about the culture from another point of view. It is easy…
Continue readingWhat would happen if you had the chance to live a thousand lives? To travel to unimaginable places? To get to know great minds? All of this, in a very…
Continue readingIf you’re looking for a fun packed day for the kids, Mérida style, then let me recommend an itinerary that would fill my kids’ hearts with joy: After a leisurely…
Continue readingWhen you are craving some contact with nature and a break from city life, you can always head for the Yucatán coast or an inland cenote. But there is another…
Continue readingHi, I’m Cassie and I’m lucky enough to live in Mérida. I’m originally from the UK but moved here, with my husband and two small kids in tow, in search…
Continue readingLast year, I wanted to capture the galaxy for my birthday. On the first minute of my 27th at midnight, sleepy Oscar drove me to the Puuc in the darkness of…
Continue readingThe open gates of Animaya invite me in like a city park (free-of-charge), leading me directly to the monumental stela. Inscriptions formed in the style of ancient Maya hieroglyphs maze…
Continue readingWe are taught to think of hospitals as big places with myriad wings, departments, and people buzzing everywhere. If it’s bigger, it must have more technology, so therefore it must…
Continue readingClassic Volkswagens of every color line the streets of modern Mérida, products that for locals are just as much Mexican as they are German. My friend Juanita tells a story…
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