Drought Stalls Corn Planting in Tulum’s Maya Communities
Scarce rainfall has delayed corn, squash and banana planting in Tulum's Maya communities, with only about 50 of 119 dignitaries…
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Mayan Seeds in Quintana Roo Studied for Nutrition and Diabetes Potential
Researchers in Quintana Roo are studying pumpkin, papaya, avocado, sour orange and ramón seeds for their nutritional value and possible…
Cozumel Opens Applications for 2027 Carnival Kings and Queens
Cozumel opened registration for its 2027 Carnival royalty, with categories for children, teens, adults and people with disabilities. Deadline: September…
Chichén Itzá Launches Special Operation for Autumn Equinox Visitors
Chichén Itzá launched a special operation for autumn equinox visitors Sept. 20-21, restricting afternoon access and ending ticket sales at…
Cozumel Opens Registration for Day of the Dead Catrina Costume Contest
Cozumel's parks foundation is accepting free entries for its 2026 Catrina characterization contest on Oct. 25, with cash prizes in…
Mexico to Restrict Cellphones Throughout the School Day Beginning in October
Mexico's Education Department announced a unanimous national agreement to regulate cellphone use in classrooms and will distribute 16 million mental…
Mexico Opens First IMSS-Bienestar Hospital Blending Traditional Midwives With Clinical Medicine
Mexico launched its first IMSS-Bienestar hospital integrating traditional midwives with clinical care in Guanajuato, focused on low-risk pregnancies and births.
Contemporary Maya Sculpture Installed in Sacalaca Cenote to Draw Community Tourism
A sculpture of a Maya figure was lowered into the Sacalaca cenote to draw community tourism to the rural Quintana…
Puerto Morelos Announces Mar de Almas Janal Pixan 2026 Day of the Dead Festival
Puerto Morelos will host the Mar de Almas Janal Pixan 2026 festival with boat processions, concerts and Day of the…
Tren Maya Finds Reshape Understanding of the Maya ‘Collapse’
Archaeological discoveries along the Tren Maya route are reshaping how researchers interpret the Maya "collapse," pointing to centuries of migration…