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Exploring the Secrets of the Mayan World: Five Mexican States to Visit

The five Mexican states of Quintana Roo, Tabasco, Yucatan, Chiapas, and Campeche make up the Mayan World and are home to a variety of tourist hotspots, including beaches, archeological sites, and enchanted communities. It's worth checking out.

Mexicanist

Jan 5, 2023 — 4 min read

The hidden Maya history of five Mexican states.

The five Mexican states of Quintana Roo, Tabasco, Yucatan, Chiapas, and Campeche collectively form the Mayan World, which is home to beautiful beaches, ancient ruins, and enchanted villages. We recommend checking it out.

A maple leaf (Canada) and a cactus (Mexico) looking side-eyed at a bald eagle (the U.S.).

Trump’s Tariff Gambit Tests North American Trade Pact

Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada could devastate North American trade, potentially increasing household costs by $4,300, disrupting integrated supply chains, and threatening the USMCA's economic stability with far-reaching consequences.

A cartoon skeleton wearing a tiny party hat, shrugging.

The Tepexpan Tangle: How a Contaminated Skeleton Rewrote Prehistory—Twice

The Tepexpan remains, discovered in 1947, sparked decades of debate. Initially believed to be a 10,000-year-old man, later studies suggested a 2,000-year-old woman due to contamination. Uranium dating eventually revealed the remains to be a 6,000-year-old man.

A hurricane symbol next to an aquaculture farm, both contributing to mangrove deforestation.

Mexican Mangrove Forests See Significant Decline, Study Finds

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A skeletal Day of the Dead figure tossing coins instead of flower petals.

The Engine of Mexico’s Economy: How Tacos, Festivals, and a Greased Pig Keep the Lights On

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