Italy Returns 27 Pre-Columbian Artifacts and Fossils to Mexico
Italy has returned 27 pre-Columbian archaeological and paleontological pieces to Mexico, recovered from illegal trafficking.
Culture
Mexico’s Culture Ministry and INAH to Boost Maya Summit With Historic Agreement in Tulum
Federal and state authorities will sign a collaboration agreement and tour archaeological sites to strengthen Maya heritage protection.
Yucatan Residents Can Visit Chichen Itza Free Any Day of the Week
Residents of Yucatan can enter Chichen Itza for free any day by showing official ID proving residency.
Second Edition of ‘La Calle y Su Cultura’ Festival Expected to Draw Over 5,000 in Cancun
Cancun's free urban festival returns Aug. 21 with freestyle battles, national artists, and a focus on youth expression.
Xcaret to Host Third Annual Mexican Folk Art Fair With Over 150 Artisans
Xcaret's third Folk Art Fair will gather over 150 artisans from across Mexico from September 24-27.
Black Coral Craft Tradition Survives in Tulum Thanks to Single Artisan
A lone artisan in Tulum continues the traditional craft of black coral jewelry, facing legal hurdles and dwindling demand.
Researchers File 700-Page Criminal Complaint Against INAH Over Maya Train Damage
Researchers accuse INAH of dismantling 47 Maya monuments for use in Balam Tun park.
Visits to Quintana Roo Archaeological Sites Drop Nearly 30% in 2026
Visitor numbers to Quintana Roo's 13 archaeological sites fell nearly 30% in June 2026 compared to the same month last…
Cancún Celebrates Its History With Founder’s Day Ceremony
Cancún honored its founders with a flag-raising ceremony on July 13, marking the city's 56-year transformation from wilderness to global…
Mexico Opens New Complaint Against Xcaret Over Use of Maya Symbols
Mexico's copyright institute opens a new complaint against Grupo Xcaret for unauthorized commercial use of Maya cultural heritage.