Yucatán News, Culture, Tourism, and Real Estate

Yucatán is a southeastern state steeped in Maya heritage, cenote culture, colonial cities, and archaeological tourism. In this section, explore news from cities like Mérida, Valladolid, and Progreso, covering tourism growth, real estate development, cultural festivals, infrastructure, and environmental preservation. With a focus on safety, quality of life, and cultural pride, Yucatán is one of Mexico’s most sought-after regions for travel and retirement.

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•August 25, 2025

Mérida Restaurant Week 2025 dates and prices announced

•August 25, 2025

Xmatkuil drag strip opens as Yucatán’s first official track

The Xmatkuil drag strip opens in Mérida as Yucatán’s first official venue for safe, regulated drag racing, built with state funds and designed to curb...

•August 23, 2025

Yucatán red tide flags guide beach safety at the coast

Yucatán red tide flags now signal green, yellow, or red risk on the coast, with COFEPRIS limits and daily monitoring to protect swimmers and seafood...

•August 22, 2025

Carrera de las Antorchas returns to Progreso this September

Progreso opens registration for the Carrera de las Antorchas on September 13 at 5:30 pm, from Chicxulub Puerto to the municipal palace

•August 20, 2025

Federal officials conclude misaligned switch caused Maya Train derailment

After the Tren Maya Izamal incident on August 19, federal officials said a misaligned switch caused a lean onto a parked train, and denied it...

•August 19, 2025

Maya Train derailment in Izamal raises safety questions

Maya Train derailment in Izamal prompts questions about safety and reliability after a mid-afternoon incident near the Yucatán station; early reports say no injuries while...

•August 18, 2025

Mérida Verde program is reshaping the city’s canopy and civic culture

Mérida Verde program drives tree planting, heritage protections, and citizen action. More than 10,000 trees were planted and over 44,000 adopted as Mérida doubles down...

•August 12, 2025

Red tide confirmed from Progreso to Celestún prompts fishing ban and health alert

Toxic red tide from Progreso to Celestún has forced a complete fishing ban and triggered public health warnings along Yucatán’s coast. State and federal agencies...

•August 12, 2025

Yucatán sargassum biofertilizers plant opens at science park

A new plant at Yucatán’s science park says it can turn the Caribbean’s sargassum problem into something farmers can actually use. State officials are calling...