Tren Maya Tests Janal Restaurant Car With Yucatecan Cuisine Onboard
The Tren Maya tested its Janal restaurant car, serving traditional Yucatecan dishes prepared by Chef David Cetina.
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After a Decade of Declining Catches, Yucatan Launches New Plan to Rescue Grouper Fishery
Yucatan's new grouper management plan aims to reverse a 17% catch decline and restore the iconic species.
Loltun Caves in Yucatan Could Reopen in 2026 After Nearly Six Years Closed
Yucatan's Loltun Caves may reopen in 2026 after nearly six years, pending final approvals and lighting installation.
Farmers Urge Preservation of Ancestral Seeds as Hybrids Spread Across Yucatan Peninsula
Farmers in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula call for preserving native corn, bean and squash seeds as hybrid varieties threaten biodiversity.
After 16-Year Wait, Yucatan Peninsula States Launch Habanero Pepper Council to Boost Farmers
Three Mexican states form a council to regulate and promote the denomination of origin for habanero peppers, aiming to help…
Illegal Arms Trafficking Fuels Violence in Quintana Roo
Authorities seized over 573 firearms in 15 months, but corruption and porous borders keep illegal weapons flowing.
The Xk’ook’ Song: Maya Legend of the Nightingale That Makes Corn Grow
A Maya legend holds that the xk'ook' nightingale's song stimulates corn growth, marking the agricultural cycle.
Notaries Accused of Stealing 2,000 Hectares of Land in Yucatan
Notary Patricio Solís Millet and his brother Pedro are accused of leading a network that seized over 2,000 hectares across…
Cenotes Are Complex Ecosystems, Not Just Swimming Holes, Expert Says
Cenotes are complex ecosystems, not swimming pools, says researcher Efraín Chávez Solís.
Gran Museo del Mundo Maya Celebrates International Museum Day With Night Tours, Art
The Gran Museo del Mundo Maya in Mérida hosted free night tours, choral performances, and an artisanal fair for International…