Things just got interesting for shoppers in the Riviera Maya. Costco’s CFO, Mauricio Talayero, confirmed earlier that the warehouse-club giant was evaluating new store locations in the Yucatán Peninsula, including Playa del Carmen. So what does Costco look for? Prior site-selections suggest a few key elements: A 5-mile trade-area with a full-time population [……]
In Mexico, salsa is more than a condiment. It’s a cultural emblem that is present at every restaurant, street stall, family table, and even in fast-food chains. Wherever there’s a Mexican enjoying a meal, there’s likely a salsa nearby. Historically, grandmothers crafted their perfect blends using molcajetes; today, the frantic [……]
I have an odd place that I like to visit when I’m unsettled: the Stop & Shop grocery store in my town. The whole experience calms me — the ’80s tunes, the holiday décor (always on display two holidays in advance), and the new flavors of potato chips. There are [……]
INAH has installed a new wooden stairway to conserve Cobá’s largest structure while still allowing visitors to climb the ancient temple. “The installation of the wooden stairway at Cobá is part of a project to improve the site’s infrastructure while maintaining its ancient heritage,” said a press statement released by [……]
What happens if you’re stopped at a roadside immigration checkpoint – not at the border – and you don’t have your documents with you. Under Mexico’s Ley de Migración, foreigners must present proof of their legal status and identity when requested by Instituto Nacional de Migración officers (Article 16). Only INM [……]
A little this & that from the media. • Addition of e-Gates planned ahead of busy tourist season to further reduce Cancun International wait times https://riviera-maya-news.com/addition-of-e-gates-planned-ahead-of-busy-tourist-season-to-further-reduce-cancun-international-wait-times/2025.html • SICT responds to revocation of 13 Mexican airline routes into the U.S. https://riviera-maya-news.com/sict-responds-to-revocation-of-13-mexican-airline-routes-into-u-s/2025.html • Another hit to Tulum tourism: Airline announces cancellation [……]
The Weekly Quiz from NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz [……]
QUESTION: Is it worth it for Mexican residents to enroll with IMSS (Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social). It’s an important question – and not surprising considering some people swear by IMSS while others warn you off. Here’s the plain-English version of what IMSS is (and isn’t), so you can [……]
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