From April to June, Cultur's staff found and returned 7 iPhones to tourists

Jueves 11 de Julio de 2024

Six cases occurred in Chichén Itzá and one at the Siglo XXI Convention Center

Mérida, Yucatán, July 11, 2024. During the last quarter, from April to June, once again the maintenance staff of the Chichén parador and the security staff of the Siglo XXI, sites managed by Cultur, were protagonists of seven acts of honesty as they found seven lost cell phones and returned them to their owners.

Of the seven reported cases, six occurred in Chichén Itzá and one at the Convention Center, and coincidentally in all cases they were iPhones, one of the most expensive brands in today's market.

In April, three cases were reported, two at the Chichén parador and one at the Siglo XXI. In May and June, the remaining four cases were at the parador of the archaeological zone.

The tourists who benefited from the honesty of Cultur's employees visited us from Australia, USA (2), Chile (2), Mexico City, and Mérida.

The involved maintenance staff were María Luz Alba Pech Dzul from the Chichén Itzá parador (3 returns), Blanca Natali Kimil Cemé (2), Gabino Caamal Caamal, and from the Siglo XXI, security guard Freddy del Jesús Cob Pérez.

Thank you from Cultur's general director

The department's general director Mauricio Díaz Montalvo publicly thanks all his collaborators for these displays of honesty that raise the name of the department and Yucatán.

"The tourists truly leave enchanted not only by seeing our archaeological wonders like Chichén Itzá but also by recovering their valuable belongings that mean a lot to them, especially when the action comes from humble people," he emphasized.


Publicado por: Cultur

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Paradores Cultur consolidate their presence in the tourism sector

Martes 16 de Diciciembre de 2025
Mérida, Yucatán, December 16, 2025
Press Release Number: 25-1882

Cultur Paradores Consolidate Their Presence in the Tourism Sector

The spaces operated by the agency in strategic areas of Yucatán are showing sustained growth and bolstering the tourism offerings leading up to 2026.

With tourism offerings present in Valladolid, Temozón, Tinum, Izamal, Chocholá, Halachó, Santa Elena, Progreso, Celestún, and Mérida, the Board of Trustees of the Cultural and Tourist Service Units of the State of Yucatán (Cultur) reported that more than three million people have visited the spaces under its management this year.

This influx reflects the interest in the state's natural, cultural, and heritage wealth and has helped position Yucatán as a preferred destination for national and international tourists, primarily from Canada and Europe.

The most recent figures from the Yucatán Tourism Observatory (OTY) confirm the sector's solid performance. According to this organization, the estimated economic impact of tourism reached 13,728.02 million pesos, demonstrating the sector's dynamism and its importance to thousands of Yucatecan families.

Regarding archaeological sites, Chichén Itzá registered almost two million visitors between January and November 2025; Uxmal recorded 269,972 visits, and Ek Balam received 110,722 visitors. During the same period, Pasaje Picheta reported 274,573 visitors.

In the eastern region, the Zací Handicrafts Market, located in the center of Valladolid, registered an influx of 128,915 people, while the Heroic Nights of Valladolid show brought together 93,177 attendees, as part of the cultural and tourist offer of the area.

In the natural and museum sectors, the Ría Celestún Biosphere Reserve received 40,909 visitors; the El Corchito Ecological Reserve, 85,722; and the Meteorite Museum in Progreso, 65,573. These figures reflect the interest in activities related to nature and scientific outreach.

With these results, the state is preparing to receive an even greater influx of visitors during the holiday season and the beginning of 2026, through initiatives aimed at strengthening its cultural and natural offerings and enhancing the experience of those who visit Yucatán.

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