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Mexico Electricity Rates Changing 1 May

April 30, 2026 0

Electricity costs in Mexico shift starting May 1 as seasonal summer rates take effect.  These rates do not apply uniformly across the country. They are based on regional climate classifications As temperatures rise, the federal government increases subsidies on residential electricity to help offset higher usage from air conditioning and [……]

Culture

Banksy in Chiapas?!

April 30, 2026 0

It’s not every day that the world’s most famous — or infamous — street artist hops across the pond from the United Kingdom to spend time in the jungles of Chiapas, a region of Mexico most known for its coffee production, revolutionary movements and Maya ruins. Even rarer is when [……]

Akumal Foodie

Abuelita’s Authentic Enchiladas

April 30, 2026 0

Mexico News Daily writer Gabriela Solis shares: My grandmother on my mother’s side is the best cook I know. She married at 18, had 10 children, and spent over half her life cooking for her family, only stopping at age 93. Having grown up very close to my grandmother’s cooking, [……]

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Bits & Pieces – May 2026

April 30, 2026 0

A little this & that from the media. • Heineken Mexico starts campaign to hire Mexicans repatriated from the U.S.  https://riviera-maya-news.com/heineken-mexico-starts-campaign-to-hire-mexicans-repatriated-from-the-u-s/2026.html • Mayan Train Cuts Ticket Prices Up to 30%: New Fares for 2026     https://yucatanmagazine.com/mayan-train-cuts-ticket-prices/ • Mexico’s National Meteorological Service releases 2026 Atlantic-Pacific hurricane season figure forecasts     https://riviera-maya-news.com/mexicos-national-meteorological-service-releases-2026-atlantic-pacific-hurricane-season-figure-forecasts/2026.html [……]

Health

NPR Puzzle: Blank to Blank

April 30, 2026 0

The Weekly Quiz From NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz     https://www.npr.org/2026/04/26/g-s1-118349/sunday-puzzle-blank-to-blank Every answer is a familiar three-word phrase, in which the first and last words are the same, and the middle word is “to.”   Ex. Like a lease that has no expiration date   –>   MONTH TO MONTH 1. Consecutive, [……]

Culture

Mariachis and Their Music

March 31, 2026 0

Mariachi music, a vibrant and essential part of Mexican culture, has its roots in the 19th century, evolving from a blend of indigenous, Spanish and African musical traditions. Mariachi music originated in the western regions of Mexico, particularly in the state of Jalisco, during the 19th century.  The term “mariachi” [……]

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Sky Excitement – April 2026

March 31, 2026 0

April 2: Full Pink Moon: The moon will be fully illuminated, appearing opposite the Sun. April 3: Mercury at Greatest Elongation West: Mercury reaches its highest point above the horizon in the morning sky, making it the best time for viewing. April 4: Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) Perihelion: A potentially bright “sun-grazing” comet [……]

Culture

Muyil Reopens to Public

March 31, 2026 0

The Mexican archaeological site of Muyil, also known as Chunyaxché, has reopened to the public after a 2024 closure for restoration.  During restoration work at Muyil, archaeologists uncovered a temazcal and a collapsed vault that contained a ceramic vessel adorned with the face of a god wearing a headdress, diadem, [……]

Culture

36 Hours in Mexico City

March 31, 2026 0

Itinerary Friday Museo de Arte Popular   3 p.m. Experience Mexico’s living cultural diversity Many visitors make their first stop at the National Museum of Anthropology (entry for foreigners, 210 pesos, or about $11.80), which offers an encyclopedic view of Mexico’s pre-Columbian civilizations. While the anthropology museum situates Mexico’s first peoples in the past, [……]