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Day of the Dead Remembers Everyone
El Día de los Muertos — But what happens to the dead in Mexico when there’s no one left to remember them on this special Day? In some Mexican communities, they’re remembered through a tradition honoring the ánimas solas. The ánimas solas are souls who have nobody left to remember [……]
Events
Halloween 2026 at La Buena Vida
I love certain holiday traditions. One of my favorites is the Halloween party at La Buena Vida. This year, we had bartenders – [……]
Culture
The Red That Painted the World
The red that painted the entire world was invented in Mexico. Before Mexico, the world had no real red. Europe had faded pinks. Muddy oranges. The ‘red’ faded after a few washes. Then the Spanish arrived in Oaxaca and saw Mixtec women doing something insane. They were farming tiny white [……]
News
Paamul Market Opens for 2026-27
The Paamul Eco Market opens for the season on Thursday, 29 October. You can shop Thursdays from 9 am–11 am at the Community Center until spring.
Health
News
Bits & Pieces – November 2026
A little this & that from the media • Mexico’s Charlyn Corral is named Best Striker of the Year https://mexiconewsdaily.com/sports/mexicos-charlyn-corral-best-striker/ • Tamaulipas teen builds a fire extinguisher using sound https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/ttamaulipas-teen-built-fire-extinguisher-puts-out-flames-using-sound/ • Pharmaceutical companies investing 21 billion to increase Mexico’s research and drug production https://riviera-maya-news.com/pharmaceutical-companies-investing-21-billion-to-increase-mexicos-research-and-drug-production/2026.html • Tulum Santander sending customers [……]
News
Big Changes Coming to Bank Transfers in Mexico
New rules (Circular 10/2026) from Banco de México (Banxico) aim to make SPEI transfers easier and more consistent across banking apps. Instead of sharing your 18-digit CLABE, you’ll be able to receive transfers using your cellphone number, provided you’ve linked it to an eligible Mexican bank account. Banks have until [……]
Culture
Maya Ka’an: National Geographic’s Top 25
What stands out about Maya Ka’an is its community-based tourism, offering a way to explore the region through activities involving its local residents. (Visit México) Maya Ka’an in Quintana Roo has been included in National Geographic’s “Best of the World 2027” selection, which features 25 destinations across six continents [……]