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Valladolid’s Cenote Circuit: A Hidden Gem
And just like that, we’ve arrived at the end of this series exploring the lesser-known treasures of Mexico. We’ve wandered…
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The ‘green gold’ miners from Korea: A forgotten diaspora
In 1904, under President Porfirio Díaz, American capital rapidly expanded into Mexico’s mines, oil, and railroads. During Yucatán’s henequén boom,…
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Illegal operations destroy 2,600 hectares of forest in Yucatán
More than 2,600 hectares of forest were destroyed in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, leading to the closure of seven properties, the…
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ancient rituals or offensive scams?
The very first time I was in Tulum, I was commissioned to write a piece about an exclusive resort for…
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A reality check for the Maya Train: No profitabilty without freight
The Maya Train has only been fully operational for five months and already questions about its profitability have been raised.…
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A museum inside a cenote? The daring heritage concept coming to Yucatán
Mexican real estate firm Muúk Karant has announced that it is building the first pre-Columbian museum within a cenote, as…
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What’s on in the Riviera Maya in December?
Champagne and hors d’oeuvres, flying acrobats, holistic wellness festivals, rock bands, and International Salsa masters will all keep you entertained…
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Have you heard about the wars of Yucatán independence?
In a country whose history is as hyper-focused around its largest city as Mexico is, it’s easy to overlook historical…
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Hurricane Rafael heads for Gulf of Mexico as Category 2 storm
The Yucatán Peninsula is bracing for intense rainstorms on Thursday as Hurricane Rafael slowly makes its way into the south-central…
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INAH finds Kaanu’l dynasty reliefs in Quintana Roo
Mexico’s archaeologists continue to uncover treasures in the lush forests of the Yucatán Peninsula. In the Dzibanché Archaeological Zone in…
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