Octopus Season Opens as Economic Driver for Yucatan Fishing Sector
Yucatan's octopus fishing season begins Aug. 1, offering the sector's main economic hope amid struggles in grouper and lobster fisheries.
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Man Held in Custody for Travel Agency Fraud in Mérida
Yucatán prosecutors say a man failed to deliver Chepe train excursion packages after customers paid 27,000 pesos.
Mérida Airport Surpasses 2 Million Passengers in First Half of 2026
Mérida International Airport has passed 2 million passengers in the first six months of 2026, with ASUR projecting the figure…
Yucatán Strengthens Certified Tour Guides to Boost Tourism Competitiveness
Yucatán's tourism authority met with certified guides to promote their services, expand training, and boost the sector's competitiveness.
Mexican Navy Discovers Sea Turtle Nest Near Sisal Beach in Yucatan
Naval lifeguards found a sea turtle nest during patrols near Sisal, Yucatan, and handed it over to a conservation camp.
Fire Damages Pizzeria in Southern Merida, Prompts Large Emergency Response
Firefighters quickly extinguished a blaze at La Pizzada in southern Merida on Saturday morning. No injuries were reported; damage was…
Mexico Loses 27,622 Hectares of Mangroves in Five Years, Report Finds
Mexico's mangrove forests shrank by 27,622 hectares in five years, with the Yucatán Peninsula hardest hit, according to a new…
Yucatan Peninsula Municipalities Unite to Strengthen Maya Language
Municipalities from Yucatán, Campeche and Quintana Roo will gather in Mérida to promote the Maya language.
Yucatán’s Economy Grows 2.1 Points in First Quarter, INEGI Reports
Yucatán's economy expanded 2.1 percentage points in Q1 2026, ranking seventh nationally, with agriculture leading the gains, INEGI reported.
Mérida’s Olimpo Season 2026 Opens With Play and Outdoor Music Event
Mérida's Olimpo Season 2026 begins August 1 with the play Xa'ak and a free outdoor sonidero at Los Paseos park.