Letter from the Editor: October 2020
“After all, death is a symbol that there was life.” – Mario Benedetti It’s almost time for Hanal Pixán, the celebration of our deceased. For every Yucatecan it’s a very…
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“After all, death is a symbol that there was life.” – Mario Benedetti It’s almost time for Hanal Pixán, the celebration of our deceased. For every Yucatecan it’s a very…
Continue reading“Speaking of México always makes my heart swell.” – Fernando Delgadillo The last few months have been long and exhausting; however, our state can finally begin to reopen. I think…
Continue reading“See life like a tourist who sees beauty where everyone else sees routine.” Unknown This month, I was inspired by this quote from the traveler community published by a dear…
Continue reading“In summer, the song sings itself” William Carlos Williams Our July edition marks the start of summer, and Yucatecans know this usually means a mass migration to the state’s beach…
Continue reading“When it rains, it pours.” – Popular expression 2020 has sure been…something. Definitely not a quiet year. And Yucatán was hit particularly hard, first by Covid-19 and the accompanying economic…
Continue readingChange is inevitable. Growth is optional. John Maxwell To say that times are changin’ is an understatement. For the majority of us, our lives and livelihoods have been utterly turned…
Continue reading1. Why not take part in some backyard bird-watching? The peninsula is home to over 500 different bird species, although these will vary depending on where you are. Be sure…
Continue readingThe last few weeks have been very difficult as we try to adapt our daily lives to a new reality. This is why we wanted to write a different “Seven…
Continue readingNothing is permanent in this world, not even our troubles. – Charles Chaplin Travel is the reason Yucatán Today was founded 32 years ago when our goal was to take…
Continue reading“I take my boys to our farm, where they get their hands dirty. It is their digital detox.” – Prabhu Deva Farming. How often do you stop and think about…
Continue reading“I love how summer just wraps its arms around you like a warm blanket.” ― Kellie Elmore Although here in Yucatán maybe we don’t need the additional warmth of a blanket…
Continue readingSome people feel the rain. Others just get wet. Bob Marley Being a super fan of Mr. Marley, I couldn’t resist this quote to set the scene for the May…
Continue reading“There’s a party goin’ on right here…” (Kool and the Gang) And the song continues, “A celebration to last throughout the years…” This sums up the mood at Yucatán Today….
Continue readingIt is with great pride that we tell you about an incredible milestone we have reached: on January 15, 2018, Yucatán Today is celebrating its 30th birthday! It’s been a…
Continue reading“You want to be a good archaeologist…you’ve got to get out of the library!” – Indiana Jones Once again I’m opening my letter with a quote from Indiana Jones, and…
Continue readingSeptember, 2015 There is a very special place in Mérida for people who adore delicious seafood, appreciate personal attention and excellent service, and who want to be pampered in an…
Continue readingStrolling, meandering, shopping and people-watching are all components of the Calle 60 stroll. This is a very busy colonial street that is one of the must-sees in downtown Mérida. Start…
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