Transit along the northern coast of Yucatán faces significant adjustments following the complete shutdown of the Yucalpetén ...

Mexico is home to 68 officially recognized Indigenous languages, spoken by nearly 7 million people, including Mayan and Náhuatl. Yet, despite their historical significance, many of these languages are ...

For over half a century, a distinct, rounded silhouette has navigated the streets of Mexico. Known affectionately as the Vocho, the Volkswagen Beetle is a cultural touchstone, a beloved character in ...

Mexico City’s National Museum of Anthropology draws 3.7 million visitors each year to see perhaps the world’s finest collection of pre-Columbian artifacts. The museum opened in 1964 under President ...

Historians note that piñatas likely have their earliest historical origins in China, where they were part of new years celebrations and tended to take the form of farm animals such as cows and oxen.

Along the northern coast of the Yucatán Peninsula, Xtampú is defined by its striking natural landscape and history spanning thousands of years. The site features shallow coastal pools and striking ...

The Codex Azcatitlán stands as one of the most important pictorial manuscripts documenting the history of the Mexica people. Crafted in the Valley of México during the late sixteenth century, the ...

Academics and farmers gathered at Mérida’s Gran Museo del Mundo Maya this week to discuss how the ancient milpa system can address modern food security challenges. The event, “Mayan Corn as ...

As much as you might enjoy exploring Mérida’s many wonderful attractions, it’s worth noting that there are plenty of great sightseeing opportunities located within an hour or two drive from the ...

Federal authorities have opened a new window for Maya communities in Yucatán to weigh in on complaints that two real estate developers appropriated Mayan words commercially without permission. A ...

Although known for its lush jungles and vibrant cenotes, Yucatán is facing a severe drought. So far, 2024 has been the second-dryest year in Yucatán’s history after 2020. This parched reality, however ...

She walks out of her house in search of stories. She watches a building and wonders who thought it up. She overhears fragments of conversation and feels the pull to get closer. At 94, Elena ...