Ticul is a small city of about 35,000 people 90 kilometers south of Mérida the city has been continuously inhabited since Pre-Columbian times as early as the 7th century BCE and is well known to people in Yucatán as the home of the state’s footwear industry It is also famous for producing high-quality pottery.  When entering the town on the road from the nearby town of Muna you will notice a string of several shops ceiling ceramic crafts The concentration of these shops is so high that on some blocks you may find up to five or six shops selling ceramic goods This also means that prices are fairly low and you will be able to buy up items such as medium-sized pots for plants at around 150 pesos — roughly a third of what you are likely to pay for the same item in Mérida If you can’t find what you are looking for which seems unlikely given the variety on offer you can always have a piece made up to your own specifications While exploring the ceramic shops you will come across all sorts of handicrafts and everyday items You will also find a variety of items replicating the ancient Maya aesthetic of the region These reproductions vary greatly in quality and price but are usually handmade — unlike many items for sale at archaeological sites like Chichén Itzá which are actually imported from China Though Ticul is best known for its ceramic crafts some artisans also produce stunning wood carvings Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic While some degree of bargaining is expected If you are interested in visiting several shops but don’t feel like walking around too much Ticul’s trici taxi rickshaw drivers offer tours of the town’s many establishments To get to Ticul from Mérida get on the highway to Campeche and then take the detour to Muna Drive through Muna and continue southeast for 20 kilometers Senior Editor Carlos Rosado van der Gracht is a Mexican expedition/Canadian photographer and translation degrees from universities in Mexico Maxcanú is building public restrooms to be set aside exclusively for LGBTQ visitors during Pride celebrations El Universal reports that city officials recently approved the plan to accommodate gay lesbian and transgender visitors expected to arrive Mayor Camilo Delelys May said members of the LGBTQ+ community have complained of confrontations in public restrooms In time for the month in which we honor women SoHo Galleries has a new exhibit in a new location The Women’s Exhibition at Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores Yucatán at the Harbor Mall brings fine art to the gubernatorial office The new SRE offices are on the second floor of the fashion mall Only prayer is what an Ohio woman says keeps her going after being separated from her husband “My faith is the only thing that kept me moving because I do believe that God has a plan for all of us The state of Quintana Roo and the Yucatan Peninsula have been on alert since the early hours of Monday following a press release on possible tropical storm “Fred” Authorities in Yucatán are bracing for the second Easter holiday of the COVID-19 era Easter holidays are usually a very busy time of year in Yucatán with beaches full to the brim and people cramming into bars and restaurants to escape from the heat   Despite higher rates of infections… Yucatán has ranked as the safest state in all of Mexico according to a report published Wednesday by federal authorities Advertise With Us temperatures are dropping and people are getting out warmer clothes — for themselves and even street dogs But in Yucatán it had to be traditional clothing for a dog named Polita who was given a huipil by local artisans in Ticul A photo of the dog wearing the traditional It’s worth sharing and making her go viral,” wrote the resident who posted the photo Temperatures in Ticul were dropping to 18 C thanks to Cold Front No definitely huipil-wearing weather for a street dog the photo had earned over 3,000 reactions and 700 comments on Facebook Source: Milenio (sp) ADVERTISE WITH MND COMMUNITY GUIDELINES Subscription FAQ's Privacy Policy Mexico News Daily - Property of Tavana LLC Bnamericas Published: Wednesday, January 03, 2024 Public Investment Hospital 43,000+ global companies doing business in the region 102,000+ key contacts related to companies and projects news and interviews about your industry in English Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker A chance rainstorm in the Mexican state of Yucatan in 1965 set Chicago anthropologist Dean Arnold on a lifelong, somewhat accidental quest to illuminate the mysteries of a sky-blue pigment known as Maya blue Arnold, then a graduate student at the University of Illinois, had been in Ticul learning about modern Maya firing techniques from local potters As the rainy season set in, late in May, Arnold became intrigued with one potter's careful attentions to a pile of hard, light, chalky white rocks Every time it rained, the man would run outside to cover up the pile Once, though, he forgot to cover the rocks, and to Arnold's astonishment, they turned to white mud The material was palygorskite, a clay-like substance with unusual properties Chemists would soon show that, mixed with a small amount of indigo, a natural dye, over slow heat, palygorskite transforms into Maya blue, "a rich blue pigment that is very stable over time Maya blue can still be seen among the ruins at Chichen Itza in Yucatan, on murals that are easily 800 years old Only a few man-made pigments emerged from any ancient civilizations; most were natural dyes or minerals like lapis lazuli The ancient Maya used their brilliant colorant — the blue of the clear sky, of the nearby Caribbean Sea — to paint pots, sculptures, murals, jewelry, clothing, altars and, chillingly, the human beings they sacrificed to garner favor with the rain god, Chaak In a dozen trips that began in 1968 (two with Bruce Bohor of the United States Geological Survey), Arnold, now an adjunct curator of anthropology at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, and emeritus professor at Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois, located two ancient sources of palygorskite in Yucatan — at Sacalum and Ticul In a paper published in the Journal of Archaeological Science in March, Arnold, with the help of several colleagues, and deploying tests that included laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, x-ray fluorescence and x-ray diffraction, showed that the ancient Maya had mined the sites for the palygorskite they used in Maya blue Not only that, but Arnold also showed that potters still mine one of those sites for materials, and that they understand the distinctive properties of palygorskite Arnold's most celebrated discovery came several years ago, when he happened upon a three-legged pot at the Field Museum, recovered in 1904 from Chichen Itza's Sacred Cenote, a water-filled sinkhole the Maya revered as a portal to Chaak's home The pot contained a hunk of resin called copal, which the Maya burned as incense and considered food for the gods Scanning electron microscopy and x-ray analysis confirmed that white and blue traces on the copal were palygorskite and indigo All three materials were used in Maya healing arts; the copal could have provided the slow heat required to create Maya blue.  Arnold theorized that making Maya blue was a ritual act, at least some of the time — more than 100 human skeletons and other objects, including pottery and precious stones, were also recovered from the cenote A deep layer of Maya blue lining its floor backs up Arnold's theory Archeology magazine called the paper Arnold and his colleagues wrote, piecing together the how and why of Maya blue, one of the "top 10 discoveries of 2008." The "neat thing" about the new understanding of the role Maya blue played in the culture of Mesoamerica is the fact that it was "built on a long history of Dean's work," said Patrick Ryan Williams, one of Arnold's co-authors on the 2008 paper published by the British journal Antiquity "It took Dean's insight to root out the details of what it meant," said Williams, chair of the Field's anthropology department, and an associate curator in archeological science at the museum "To be able to cut across those areas is the mark of a really accomplished scholar." Arnold has also studied potters in Guatemala and Peru, and has written extensively about his findings One especially influential book is Ceramic Theory and Cultural Process A signature contribution to the study of ancient civilizations has been his insistence that the environment significantly influenced the work and lives of ancient potters For example, Arnold learned on that first trip that potters often do not work during the rainy season, because cold and moisture can affect the process, so they might need to have other income He also noticed while in the field that some of the best clays and tempers are exposed in eroded earth, unsuitable for farming Living close to their materials might mean potters would not be able to supplement their incomes by farming Or, if they lived near good land, they might spend a great deal of precious time traveling to obtain clay and tempers In short, the environment might have forced dramatic choices onto ancient potters "He has shown that what we learn about people today can influence what we know about the past," Williams said Pots can be important in anthropology, vessels of culture that they often are, but Arnold said, "I'm not interested pots Archeologists are not very well informed about how people made pots, and about how potters lived Our ability to provide a voice for scientists and engineers and to advance science depends on the support from individuals like you Give together we can be a united voice for scientific progress.  Join A 42-year-old CFE worker is recovering from serious injuries after an explosion that left as many as 1.3 million customers without power was performing routine tests at the Ticul substation around 8 a.m An assistant at the switch apparently activated breakers at the wrong time during the maintenance operation That caused an explosion that burned the worker in the face and legs CFE said he is awake and responsive in a nearby public hospital Ticul was the rare locality that maintained electric power during the blackout Campeche and Tabasco after about 90 minutes a fire and subsequent explosion hit the same substation but no injuries were reported and power was restored relatively quickly It was the latest embarrassment for the government power utility which President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has prioritized over green energy supported with private investment Yucatán Magazine has the inside scoop on living here. Sign up to get our top headlines delivered to your inbox every week The private sector has an eye on the gritty city-owned Lucas de Gálvez and San Benito markets A boardwalk and pier will be built in the port of El Cuyo as part of a government project to promote tourism at the Biosphere Reserve of Ria Lagartos No one has claimed the body of a child street performer who was killed in Col But people near the intersection where a car ran him down remember him well.  A makeshift memorial of flowers and candles expresses the heartbreak over Iker Pérez López a 7-year-old Chiapan boy who was performing for tips on… The National Tourism Development Fund (Fonatur) awarded Senermex the job of carrying out the Mayan Train project’s basic engineering studies The consortium previously won the national tender to undertake the Mexico City-Toluca train’s underlying engineering studies Senermex will be paid nearly 300 million pesos / US$15.5 million for the work The task involves creating cartographic,… Yucatan — New housing in the White City has moved about as far away from “hacienda style” as it possibly can A “smart luxury living” apartment complex is planned in the city’s north along the Periferico offering the latest technology to residents who can afford it Aura Smart Luxury Living will have 370 apartments… direct-from-the-locals’-mouth is what comes to mind when we think of the travel tips Yucatán Today has been issuing for the past 35 years what the natives called the territory before the Spanish arrived this landscape transforms into sloppy hills and even a small range known as Pu’uk or Sierrita de Ticul the area offers some dramatic views of the Yucatán plain.  This is what Pedro Ayuso realized over 25 years ago when he asked permission to take over an ejido land to create El Mirador de Muna the project started as a overlook but has developed into a whole ecological experience that includes hiking trails “It was a natural viewpoint,” he remembers as he tells the site’s story When Pedro saw the cliff-like spot and the continuous flow of tourists headed to and from the archaeological site Just by using the debris from this process we were able to shape the site.” For every tree that they have removed he says they have planted another one elsewhere.  there is a clear view of the Yucatecan jungle a vast bed of green extending all the way to the horizon Pedro likes to call it “the highest point in Yucatán.” The actual highest point is the Cerro Benito Juárez El Mirador is probably the highest lookout accessible by car.  The real adventure begins down the interconnected trails that lead to several platforms from which different views can be had The main platform is guarded by a majestic ceiba and it is the place used for most of the Mayan ceremonies that take place at El Mirador Pedro describes the ceremonies as spiritual experiences in which a shaman burns copal and incense known as los cuatro rumbos del universo in pre-Hispanic lore is to connect with everything that is natural he places great importance on making sure that these rituals are as close to their ancestral versions as possible.  The complete hike can be completed in a couple of hours and the park begins to blend with the jungle visitors can find a medicinal herbs garden and a grotto at the far end of the trail.  a different kind of ceremony – focused more on cleansing and purifying – is reserved for the brave.  which displays ceremonial artifacts and information on the history and the tasks with which these priest-like figures are entrusted.  a handcrafts store displays all kinds of treasures all made by hand with the traditional techniques of the region’s artisans.  Besides making these at the regularly scheduled handcrafts workshops Pedro has created a network of artisans around Yucatán who provide their work to be sold at the store in El Mirador The collection includes a wide array of traditional musical instruments like the sacatan drum (made from deer skin) the tunkul (wooden percussion device) and all sorts of animal-shaped rattles and whistles.  the best part about creating this space has been meeting and talking to people from all around the world who come and visit “Finding out how we all share the same language El Mirador has survived a couple of adverse developments a highway was built to bypass the town of Muna on the way to Uxmal the number of travelers passing by the viewpoint dropped dramatically Pedro had to form alliances with tourist operators to bring people back to the site which forced him to shut down entirely for several months.  but it is nowhere near how it was before the pandemic seems relentless in his mission of ever-improving the project He has recently set up accommodation facilities which he rents through Airbnb and his business partners a traditional kitchen experience will show visitors how locals slow cook food in underground ovens.  take the highway to Campeche and look out for the exit to Uxmal You will find El Mirador about half a mile after exiting Muna simply follow the road towards Muna without taking the bypass and you’ll see it on your right side about half a mile before entering the town.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miradormuna/  Location: https://goo.gl/maps/vA2zG1h7tX4X9VBGA  Abraham Bojorquez is a Mérida writer in love with ancestral Mexico The Mexican turkey is the ancestor of all domestic turkeys consumed in the world today Mexico City has implemented an ID system for pets to help identify wayward animals Mexico’s legislature recently passed a law allowing individuals to take legal action against online bullying or stalking.  Though the intention of the law is to protect citizens from malicious online attacks its wording has stirred concern among journalists and activists The legislation has been described by activists including members of environmental and LGBT collectives Filled with natural light and modern amenities tranquil property within walking distance to the Santiago neighborhood’s shops and restaurants but its ambiance no longer authentic 1920s Havana complains one recent visitor who recounted his visit in an article headlined “They destroyed La Flor de Santiago.” Voters told authorities to scrap the construction of a partly-built multibillion-dollar airport near Mexico City in a referendum that ended Sunday communities across the Peninsula have begun to promote their upcoming festivities For a primer on the difference between Hanal Pixán and Día de Muertos, check out our feature “Día de Muertos or Hanal Pixán: What’s the difference?” Hanal Pixán has been mainly a modest affair with families coming together in the home of a patriarch or matriarch to share memories of loved ones who have passed away and eat mucbipollo But as Hanal Pixán celebrations have begun to explode in popularity so have the number of festivals hosted by different cities and towns Now, towns, including Ticul and Motul have also announced multi-day events featuring processions Resort towns like Playa del Carmen and Cozumel are also expanding their cultural offerings to prove there is more to them than just beaches and partying Earlier: The importance of food for the dead during Hanal Pixan  but the island is a thriving community full of life and tradition,” says Cozumel’s Mayor some feel that the over-commercialization of Hanal Pixán has begun to go too far with even communities like Pomuch being targeted by tour companies looking to bring tourists in to observe customs like the Choo Ba’ak — a ritual that involves exhuming the bones of the dead to place them on an altar.  “We get that our traditions seem exotic to outsiders We don’t need busloads of tourists coming to gawk at our dead,” said a Pomuch local named Guadalupe There is also the concern that the over-commercialization of Hanal Pixán threatens to alter its traditional practices For example, in several communities, activities now include screenings of the Disney Pixar film Coco which deals with themes surrounding the Day of the Dead.  people in Yucatán are fairly open to having visitors share in the fun Be respectful and moderate the volume of your voice especially during processions or near altars The Cinema Rex across from the Santiago market will be drawing its curtains for the last time this month The Day of the Dead is not the Mexican version of Halloween Mexicans have celebrated the Day of the Dead since 1800 B.C There are no pictures or images of dead people A cheap grill won’t cut it in this climate The Children’s Orchestra and the Boys Choir of Yucatán will open the three-day 2016 Trova Festival tomorrow with a concert that will promote the traditional music of the region Cicloturixes have played a vital role in getting new government mobility programs off the ground including the city’s nearly 50 miles of bike lanes as well as improved infrastructure for pedestrians poets and memoirists on the Mérida social scene has made author Grant Spradling happy he reconsidered moving away a decade ago Yucatan — Four members of a Ticul family were arrested Saturday afternoon in southern Yucatan after they were discovered transporting a dead ocelot The remains of an endangered wild jungle cat was discovered during a routine SSP road check The subjects could not explain to authorities why an ocelot’s carcass was stowed in the rear of their Ford Ranger and family members contradicted each other while trying to explain 61; and the driver’s brothers Carlos ESC The routine check-up was carried out at Calle 19 at Calle 12 in Santa Elena The suspects were returned to authorities in Ticul and face a hearing before the attorney general Mainly active in Yucatan’s jungles at night the ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) is a slinky and elusive feline that sleeps in trees during the day Often the ocelot is confused with a small jaguar Ideas abound to make the Centro safe and more livable the Centro Cultural la Cúpula debuts tomorrow with chamber music cutting-edge art — and a very cool food truck Greenpeace Mexico has openly questioned an environmental award accepted by a pork processing conglomerate in Yucatan The Yucatecan Entrepreneurship Foundation (Feyac) recognized Grupo Porcícola Mexicana — also known as Kekén — as a “socially responsible” company But Greenpeace denounced the company for being at odds with Mayan communities whose sacred lands gave way to their environmentally… Monday’s new infections and COVID-19 deaths were the same as Sunday’s: 56 new cases and six fatalities The Yucatan Health Ministry’s daily report indicated that since the coronavirus crisis began a little more than three months ago 2,600 infections and 309 deaths have occurred in the state Mauricio Vila Dosal visited the Centro de Producción de Abejas Reinas in Tizimín one of 14 new state-supported queen bee production centers that will be established in the state writer Grant Spradling has the meaning of life figured out and child of the Oklahoma Dust Bowl years says the Yucatán Bird Festival named for the state bird is about to begin its 17th edition the Turquoise-browed Motmot — and its beautiful plumage is just one of hundreds of species that make the Peninsula a birdwatchers’ paradise Organizers announced its 2018 program of activities all carried out with the objective of promoting nature tourism in the state In the last eight years the program has focused on encouraging birdwatching and welcomes the general public the Tho Festival de la Aves organizing committee chose the Puuc Biocultural Reserve as the marathon’s base Five municipalities make up the Puuc Reserve: Muna Tekax and Ticul and is governed by a decentralized body the Intercultural Biocultural Board of Puuc (Jibiopuuc) A highlight of the program is the Marathon Xoc ch’ich will try to observe and register the most bird species in only 29 hours is one of the most important reserves on the Peninsula With its 1,640 hectares/4052.5 acres of low and medium jungle it has a vast wealth of landscapes that are a refuge for a great diversity of species of flora and fauna and is an AICA site (Area of ​​Importance for the Conservation of Birds) “Sierra de Ticul-Punto Put.” It is an optimal area for refuge feeding and reproduction of both resident and migratory birds in spring and autumn The Toh Bird Festival begins in March and concludes in November and includes activities such as ecotourism and birdwatching tours The organizing committee is made up of Pronatura AC the Yucatán Scientific Research Center (CICY) The festival’s 2017 events were focused in Sisal For more information, visit www.festivalavesyucatan.com, call Mariana Puerto Suárez at 52 999-988-4436 ext. 113 or email infotoh@pronatura-ppy.org.mx An electronic music party held in a jungle quickly halted when police arrived and confiscated the band’s musical equipment Nearly 500 people were at the event near Tulum The event organizer was arrested and taken into custody accused of knowingly violating the states COVID-19 protocols Carlos Joaquín González recently announced that the… Yucatán ranks amongst the worst states in the country when it comes to sustainability Uayma is well known for its beautifully adorned 17th-century church and is not frequented by many tourists The Yucatan health secretary said Monday that three more patients tested positive for coronavirus bringing the number of active cases in the state to four a 57-year-old woman who had traveled to Spain has been discharged from the hospital and has returned home to be self-quarantined Soon after a special battalion of National Guard troops was assigned to protect the area gunfire broke out Tuesday on a hotel-zone beach in Cancún The attackers apparently pulled up to the beach on jet skis and shot pistols into the air Yucatan — A delivery truck filled with cases of beer overturned Monday after avoiding hitting the victim of another accident The driver swerved to avoid hitting an injured accident victim lying in the street The victim apparently was struck by a hit-and-run driver Cases of beer that spilled on Calle 108 at… a solar eclipse will be visible from the Yucatán Peninsula.  A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the sun obscuring the view of the sun from a small part of the Earth Although the total eclipse will not be anywhere in Mexico, the best place to view this stellar phenomenon if you’re here is the community of Maxcanú The stellar phenomena is set to begin at 11:22 a.m. reaching its apogee at 11:24 and finalizing at 11:26 with a darkening of the skies of roughly 90% the actual visibility of the eclipse will also be contingent on other factors such as the weather.  Other areas listed by experts as ideal to see the eclipse include Hunucmá Earlier: The best place to experience the autumn equinox is at Dzibilchaltún When observing the eclipse it’s important to remember to use special eclipse glasses or solar filters before looking at the sun as looking at the sun can cause irreversible harm to the visual cortex.  Though the government has yet to announce any program for the upcoming event in the past the city has handed out special free filters to safely view the eclipse.  animals including dogs and birds tend to become confused and cause quite a racket.  it is best to keep them indoors with a safe place to hide in case they become anxious.  The Maya of antiquity were very knowledgeable about eclipses as recorded in the Dresden Codex which covers a period of over 1,000 years of stellar phenomena.  The Cancun airport’s fourth terminal follows the completion of Terminal 3 in 2016 Caracol is a large ancient Mayan city located in Belize’s Cayo District and just a few kilometers from the Guatemalan border The Chaac Mool is one of the most enduring and well-known icons of México’s ancient past Six national flights and at least one international route have been dropped as a contingency measure against coronavirus the outlook for hotel growth continues to get brighter The complex will have a positive impact on the lives of 96,000 potential visitors in a pleasant environment six COVID-19 patients in Yucatan have died in 24 hours New cases of contagion totaled 68, the second-highest daily number since Thursday when it was announced that 80 people had been infected two in Chapab and Temax; and one each from Hunucmá This brings to 151 the number of coronavirus deaths in Yucatan while confirmed cases have reached 1,500 since the crisis began 40 patients recovered in the last 24 hours bringing that number to 963 for a recovery rate of 64.2% No one who died left behind contacts with signs of the virus 243 patients are recovering at home while 143 are under hospital care Patients range in age from 4 months to 94 years Hospitals report that beds for coronavirus patients are 23% occupied Cristobal left Yucatan a little parting gift on the way to Louisiana And it explains the odd odor many residents noticed last night and this morning after the storm left it wasn’t overloaded septic systems or contaminated groundwater Cristobal blew gaseous vapors from lagoons in the Peninsula’s north down to us American Airlines is competing with United to shuttle passengers between Texas and Yucatán AA’s once-weekly Dallas-Fort Worth flights to Mérida begin Saturday and the route and pricing did not yet appear on the airline’s calendar Tuesday morning… This is a news flash for people weary of these hot days with the strong sun beating down will be the longest day of the year… Coronavirus deaths are down 53% and cases have declined 38% compared to a week ago data from the Yucatán health ministry indicates The week ended with 78 new cases and three fatalities in the last 24 hours Deaths averaged 4.5 each day compared to 9.57 last… ambassador to Mexico visited Yucatan’s capital meeting with not only the mayor but several expats living here and contributing to the city’s cultural life Ambassador Christopher Landau was received by Mayor Renán Barrera Concha at the Municipal Palace these are 10 municipalities in Mexico that exceed 100 confirmed coronavirus cases according to data released Friday from the federal Health Ministry Tijuana: 280 Cancun: 247 Iztapalapa: 212 Cancun: 201 Mexicali: 200 Puebla: 196 Gustavo A Madero: 193 Villahermosa: 156 Miguel Hidalgo: 148 Tlalpan: 134 Yucatan does not break down infection numbers… As the region becomes increasingly international more school children in Yucatan are poised to learn English only two out of every 10 high school students are proficient in English This is despite the fact that most students in Yucatán in both public and private schools take English as a subject as early as Grade 7 Mauricio Vila Dosal has announced a plan to create a bilingual schooling system in Yucatán with a starting budget of 4 million pesos.  The current curriculum’s failure is largely blamed on a lack of training for English teachers who often have poor English skills themselves and run exercises and assignments blindly from textbooks and other materials.  as a growing number of international companies are investing in Yucatán but are having trouble filling jobs due to linguistic limitations.  Earlier: New law to direct funds from fines on political parties to education The pilot program will kick off in schools in Mérida there is growing skepticism that the allotted budget is anywhere close to being enough to hire and train an adequate number of well-trained English teachers.  Wages for teachers in Yucatán run an average of 11,400 pesos (US$615) a month, according to glassdoor.com That is considerably less than what a professional with good English skills can make working in the growing call-center industry or tourism sector.  The government of Yucatán’s plan flies in the face of statements by President Lopéz Obrador who has repeatedly argued that indigenous languages like Mayan and Nahuatl should be taught in school instead of English.  1,400 concrete underwater structures would attract sea growth off the coast State authorities said that Progreso’s boardwalk will remain closed over the Semana Santa holiday to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 The malecón will remain closed to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic starting Friday and continuing through April 11 The restaurants operating along the boardwalk will be allowed to continue admitting customers A government official confirmed that 117 people died in Mexico City as well as 55 in Morelos state which is just south of the capital; and 39 in Puebla state actual work begins today to convert the rail yards known as “La Plancha” into Gran Parque La Plancha A “Peaceful March of Silence for the Dignity of Yucatan” will kick off where police launched tear gas at protestors a week before Another 21 men and nine women perished Saturday after battling COVID-19 the third day in a row that Yucatan’s fatality count reached 30 The youngest to die was an otherwise healthy 24-year-old Merida man were in two digits for the second time this week… Teacher protests in Mérida are now relatively tranquil affairs A teachers’ camp opposite the Government Palace has been erected in solidarity with the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) set fire to vehicles and otherwise caused chaos in Oaxaca and other parts of Mexico Similar small demonstrations were reported in Valladolid A small number of protesters — fewer than 20 — gathered yesterday at the Plaza Grande in a march in the Centro they totaled about 1,500 and about 200 blocked the road to the airport where teachers and normalistas burned three buses and a truck in which they agreed to organize a forum to analyze the extent of teacher evaluations at the root of the protests Uber drivers today began circling the city’s streets waiting for their smartphones to ping Mexico’s first non-Pemex gas stations will open in Mexico this July although none in Yucatán have yet been announced Has the coronavirus pandemic dampened the future of expat living Three-quarters of people who moved to another country for business or cultural pursuits — including 70% in Mexico — say they are confident about continuing to live abroad according to an Aetna International survey Aetna found that seven in 10 people whose plans to… If your idea of a perfect getaway involves staying in luxurious accommodations and receiving exceptional service at a stunning beachside location you’ll want to explore these top 5-star resorts in Tulum for inspiration Mezzanine Hotel Tulum Perched on a dramatic cliffside the Mezzanine Hotel Tulum offers an intimate escape with just nine… Will a love ballad called “Mi Canto a Mérida,” or “My Song to Mérida,” catch on On the highway that connects Mérida and Progreso another US-based fast food chain is under construction Joining the long-entrenched McDonald’s and Burger King is America’s second-leading burger franchise It’s at least the second attempt by Wendy’s to enter the area Tekit's great differentiator is its people Tekiteños (the name given to locals) are known for their friendly you will be treated like an old friend who has returned after a long time One of the municipality’s best-known features is its cenotes is called X-Pakay; its entrance is located just 1.5 km before the entrance of the municipality Another one is the quality of its baked goods and other breads are well known for their flavor which means that the several local bakeries are a must-visit for all visitors No one can resist a delicious ham-and-cheese Hojaldra with its sugar crust fresh from a wood-fired oven Two places you shouldn’t skip during your visit include the church built in the 16th century and devoted to St and the colorful letters spelling the name of the municipality with beautiful images that represent its history Tekit has gained international notoriety for the Guayabera Fair an event with great regional impact that takes place twice a year the 2022 Christmas Sale edition will be held from December 15 to December 31 and creativity of Tekit's textile artisans and take the opportunity to celebrate the holidays wearing an original Visitors to Tekit will fall in love with the town, its people, its Guayaberas Photography by Arturo Sánchez and Ayuntamiento de Tekit for use in Yucatán Today es un medio bilingüe de información turística sobre destinos gastronomía y el qué hacer en Yucatán con 37 años de trayectoria we accompany the traveler so that they can experience the authentic essence of Yucatán A rising number of coronavirus cases outpaced recoveries for six of the past seven days in Yucatan After demonstrating signs of recovery the second week of October when daily new COVID infections remained mainly below 100 state health officials Sunday shared discouraging data Infections have regularly surpassed 100 a day since Oct The week’s average number of new cases was 127 Yucatan health officials reported 168 infections an 11-person spike over Friday and the highest daily total since mid-September Six deaths — five male patients and one female Yucatan has counted an official 20,984 coronavirus cases since March although the true number is considered to be many times higher Around 82% of the state’s registered COVID-19 patients have recovered The vast majority of new infections were in Merida; seven in Valladolid doctors said during Saturday’s briefing 1,078 are recovering at home with mild symptoms while hospitals are caring for 163 patients Major renovations at Mérida’s main square kicked off with a flurry of heavy machinery on Calle 63 Yucatan — A temporary shelter for people living on the streets was officially opened Thursday by Mayor Julián Zacarías Curi The hostel was established in an unused CENDI community center The facility is open to homeless people in Progreso and its satellite communities Divers excavating an underwater cave on the eastern side of the Yucatan Peninsula discovered the bones of giant meat eaters from the Ice Age INAH employees are accused of profiting from Chichén Itzá’s shutdown by allowing their own visitors to roam the ancient pyramid and observatory Restaurants asking to open dining rooms on weekends Vila Dosal said he would not “yielding to pressure” and “put the lives of thousands of Yucatecans at risk.” Coronavirus spread has not abated in Yucatan as 76 new infections were detected and… all crew members and passengers must provide negative COVID-19 test results taken no more than 72 hours before departure Yucatan — A new solar farm in San Ignacio will deliver green energy to 30,000 homes in Progreso and Merida its supporters said at its ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday The US$30 million photovoltaic plant, which spreads solar panels across 66 hectares / 163 acres of land, will help meet the state’s overall energy demand, said Gov The governor of Yucatan mentioned the 24 clean energy projects in the works, which will add a capacity of up to 3,400 megawatts of power. Investors are spending a collective US$4.5 billion on green energy initiatives in Yucatan, which also include a recently celebrated wind farm “We would be the only state in the republic that would have self-sufficiency and more renewable energy than we are consuming,” said Vila Dosal we are placing Yucatan as an investment pole; we will continue to promote the state throughout Mexico and internationally we will continue to make renewable energy projects a priority for the state,” he said 421 jobs were generated; for its operation four permanent and 20 occasional positions were created The Chinese company JinkoSolar has plans to install another solar-panel park in Cuncunul and two solar plants Ticul It is also planning a wind farm in Tizimín A young entrepreneur is holding an online fundraiser to bring more trees to Santa Ana park More than 700 motorcyclists will descend on the Peninsula on Thursday 15 for the Seventh Edition of the Mayan Road Peninsula Harley-Davidson road rally While the tumors sometimes go away on their own there is no treatment or surgery to address FP Campeche’s right-hander Francisco Campos won his 199th victory in the Mexican Baseball League pitching in good form for six innings to guide the Piratas’ 6-3 success over the Yucatan Leones More cruise ship income is Yucatán’s top tourism priority in 2018 The historic center’s sprawling celebration of art and culture returns Saturday Oxxo will continue to grow its brand in Yucatán with 100 new locations The convenience store giant will invest 500 million pesos over the next three years in municipalities such as Tekax The move is part of a strategy that seeks to expand market reach outside of Mérida into smaller communities Concerns regarding Oxxo’s expansion revolve around the disappearing mom-and-pop shops known affectionately as tienditas.  Earlier: Some Amazon deliveries can be picked up at Oxxo part of Oxxo’s success lay in the fact that many customers use its stores for more than just shopping and the purchase of mobile telephone credit are extremely popular cost a little more after Oxxo takes its fee.  This most recent round of investment would create 4,750 new jobs in Yucatan according to a document present to Yucatán Gov Oxxo reported having nearly 20,000 locations operating through Mexico The chain has 409 stores in the state of Yucatán and employs 3,600 workers there The company also has stores in South American countries such as Colombia and Perú and is developing a strategy to bring the brand to Brazil and Chile With Tamaulipas’ legislature coming on board same-sex marriage is now legal across all of Mexico The northern border state on Wednesday amended the state’s Civil Code The vote follows victories for marriage equality advocates in Tabasco and Guerrero Mexico’s state-owned oil company PEMEX is claiming that crude oil residues showing up on Campeche’s beaches are natural phenomena a growing number of citizen patrols want to keep it that way The popular coastal community of Rio Lagartos has unveiled its revamped boardwalk Local and state authorities hope that the improvements will help attract tourists back to the coastal community in large numbers once the COVID-19 sanitary emergency has passed Rio Lagartos is a popular destination for activities such as kayaking three cold fronts and a tropical storm — all within 27 days — damaged between 20 and 25 buildings in Yucatán’s archaeological zones The National Institute of Anthropology and History in Yucatán reported the loss of some architectural elements as well as landslides that undermined some ancient structures The state government is violating Uber drivers’ right to work charges Silvia América López Escoffié of the Citizens’ Movement in Yucatán Yucatán — Only two dengue cases have been registered this year by the state Ministry of Health (SSY) That is good news after 2017’s uptick in the mosquito-born illness The state counted 98 cases last year; the current statistic marks a 99 percent decline in dengue Mérida had about 40,000 reported dengue cases during 2008 to 2015 A 21-year-old woman from Ticul and a 32-year-old man from Hunukú The agency did not disclose statistics for zika and chikungunya two other mosquito-borne viruses that have plagued tropical areas and dengue numbers are thought to predict zika and chikungunya cases The count comes at a time of year — the rainy season — when mosquito-born illnesses have the potential to spike The health agency reiterated its advice to homeowners: Don’t allow stagnant water to accumulate because that’s where mosquito larvae can breed avoid self-medication and seek proper medical attention Vendors in Progreso can no longer leave furniture for rent on the beach or walkway overnight Our reputation for safety has crossed the Atlantic wants the recipe for Yucatán’s secret sauce A Merida pizza parlor’s contest has revealed the Yucatecan with the oddest name around People in Mexico between the ages of 50 and 59 will soon be able to sign up for free COVID-19 vaccinations Federal health authorities say that they hope to begin applying the vaccinations to people in this new cohort during the first week of May The city has unpacked and touched up its cache of wintry pines More than 70 partiers between 16 and 23 were caught by police socializing at a Yucatán beach house State officials shut down the party in Chicxulub Puerto local media reported while dubbing the guests covidiotas Underage drinking was also detected at the party Both the owner of the house and the organizer… Yucatán continues to enjoy its status as the state with Mexico’s lowest crime numbers, according to the Semáforo Delictivo. The database uses a traffic light to communicate its findings Yucatán overall has more green lights than any other region and had no red lights — which would have indicated an alarming level under one of 11 classifications The findings are based on official figures from the Executive Secretariat of the National Security System tracking homicide The final three categories are recent additions to the survey; 166 domestic violence cases dominate the February chart These aren’t crime rates but raw numbers so larger municipalities will stand out because their populations are larger Yucatán scored cautionary yellow lights for February’s four murders 18 business robberies and 166 domestic violence cases individual municipalities received some red lights 13 commercial burglaries and 145 domestic violence cases Domestic burglaries were worse in Hunucmá and Tekax According to the National Survey of Victimization and Perception of Public Safety and the 2017 Mexico Peace Index Yucatán is the state where fewest crimes occur throughout the year That supports data from Lantia Consultores a firm that found Yucatán had Mexico’s fewest homicides with an average of 1.9 per 100,000 inhabitants in 2017 Six Yucatecan municipalities have all green lights: Kanasín and Oxkutzcab where several crimes were previously reflected The February statistics contrast remarkably with other states The traffic-light chart has the most red signals in Aguascalientes The interactive Semáforo Delictivo chart is here. Plans have been unveiled for the construction of a new sports arena in Mérida’s north with a maximum capacity of 32,000 spectators The Fifth District Court suspended the amparo process requested by residents living near loud Centro cantinas questioning if the complainants really lived near the nightclubs Given the measles outbreak in Europe and the United States Mexico’s Ministry of Health recommended travelers take preventive measures Mexican immigration agents can no longer conduct stop-and-search operations on buses and highways after the Supreme Court ruled that such checks are racist While that may be a relief to tourists riding an ADO bus without a passport the landmark ruling stems from a case involving migrant workers from Mexico’s poorest region… Mérida City Hall has announced its 2021 Christmas tree collection drive The city is encouraging residents to drop off their Christmas trees at one of seven locations every day from Jan The collected Christmas trees will be composted 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