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Yucatán

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.

Yucatán News

Yucatán Tourism Project Shut Over Cenote and Jungle Damage

Yucatán Tourism Project Shut Over Cenote and Jungle Damage

Profepa shut a tourism project in Abalá after inspectors found damage to jungle and a cenote, raising wider permit questions.
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Mérida Wins Direct Toronto Flights for Winter 2026

Air Canada will start seasonal nonstop Toronto service to Mérida on November 21, linking Yucatán to Canada through April 17.
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Mérida moves to bring mototaxis under clearer rules

Mérida moves to bring mototaxis under clearer rules

Yucatán has launched a commission to regulate mototaxis in Mérida, targeting safer service, insurance, pricing and formal rules.
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Mérida drag Fashion Week ball celebrates local tradition

Mérida drag Fashion Week ball celebrates local tradition

A Mérida Fest event blended ballroom culture, Mexican fashion and drag at Parque de la Paz, showing the city’s push for inclusive arts.
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TasteAtlas food regions

TasteAtlas food regions rank Yucatán and Oaxaca high

TasteAtlas user ratings placed the Yucatán Peninsula at No. 51 and Oaxaca at No. 58, with Puebla also landing in the top 100.
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Cancún home invasion arrest

Police follow the money to Mérida in Cancún home invasion arrest

Authorities made a Cancún home invasion arrest tied to a violent break-in in Supermanzana 314; the suspect was found in Mérida after stolen-car tracing.
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Mérida Restaurant Week 2025

Mérida Restaurant Week 2025 dates and prices announced

Mérida will bring back its citywide Restaurant Week 2025 promo this fall. Organizers confirmed the VII edition will run from September 29 to October 5....
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Xmatkuil drag strip

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...
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Yucatán red tide flags

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...
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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
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maya train derailment

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...
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maya train derailment

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...
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