Bacalar’s San Joaquin Fair Returns August 13-18 With 80,000 Pesos in Prize Money
Bacalar's traditional San Joaquin Fair runs Aug. 13-18 with cultural events, a grand vaqueria and over 80,000 pesos in prizes.
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Playa del Carmen Residents Protest for Second Night Over Power Outages
Residents blocked key intersections in Playa del Carmen for a second night as power outages continued to disrupt neighborhoods.
Total Solar Eclipse Dazzles as Moon Fully Covers the Sun
A total solar eclipse darkens skies as the Moon fully blocks the Sun, offering rare views of the corona and…
Chetumal Loses Belizean Visitors to Insecurity and Rising Costs
Fewer Belizeans are crossing into Chetumal due to security fears, higher prices, and a new border fee, hurting local businesses.
Dogs on Playa 88 Raise Questions About Beach Rules and Enforcement
Repeated sightings of dogs at Playa 88, including animals reportedly running without leashes, are prompting renewed calls for authorities to…
Authorities Shut Down Unauthorized Palapas on Yucatán Beach
Authorities sealed illegally installed palapas at Chuburná Puerto after beachgoers reported unauthorized fees and restricted access.
Vatican Grants Permanent Spiritual Bond to Cancun’s Mary Undoer of Knots Sanctuary
The Vatican has permanently granted the Mary Undoer of Knots Sanctuary in Cancun a spiritual bond with a Roman basilica,…
Mérida Carnival 2027 Names Its Queens and Kings
The 2027 Mérida Carnival has introduced its 12 official monarchs, spanning adult, youth, children, senior and inclusion categories.
Izamal to Celebrate Our Lady of Izamal During August
The Marian shrine in Izamal will honor the patron saint of Yucatán with events through Aug. 22, including the image's…
Fishermen Photograph Possible UFO Over Dzilam de Bravo
Fishermen in Dzilam de Bravo captured a photo of a mysterious circular object in the sky; an expert will analyze…