This week: 

· A massive blackout left the entire Yucatán Península without energy or cellphone service for almost three hours, delaying the release of this episode ☹️ 

· Volunteers removed over five tons of trash in coastal cleanup https://bit.ly/4nrFBT4 

· Record crowds witnessed Kukulcán's descent at the Chichén Itzá equinox https://bit.ly/4pJLXi9 

· A gas leak on the Mérida-Progreso highway caused major disruptions on Wednesday https://bit.ly/473DPRh 

· A bird sanctuary needs donations after last week’s heavy rains https://yuc.today/psm-rescue https://bit.ly/3Kos8wH 

· You can participate in Mérida’s Day of the Dead celebrations. Here’s how: https://yuc.today/2025PAfb For cozy lodging (and amazing zucchini bread) in the heart of the city, check out www.loscoloresdemerida.com 

Also: 

· The 3rd Annual Feria del Salbut is this Sunday at Mérida’s San Sebastián market (Calle 70 x 75 y 77) https://www.facebook.com/laferiadelsalbut

· In Valladolid, the Mesón del Marqués hotel is celebrating its 58th anniversary. To make a reservation or get more details on the culinary experiences at Mesón del Marqués, please contact 985 146 0097 (phone or WhatsApp)

September 27th at 1:00 PM

Selva Maya, Valladolid

$499 pesos per person

October 4th at 8:00 PM

Hotel Mesón del Marqués, Valladolid

$990 pesos per person

· The first-ever Mérida Jazz Festival is hitting the city October 1 - 4. Check out the program: https://bit.ly/3VzdIMD

· Mérida Restaurant Week kicks off this Monday, September 29th. Check out the ever-growing list of participating restaurants and plan your meals at meridarestaurantweek.com.

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This week, we talked about the red-cheeked mud turtle. Read La Jornada Maya’s feature by clicking here: https://bit.ly/428OJ6A

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