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Mérida is well known for celebrating cultural and religious events that keep our ancestral traditions alive. As a part of these customs, which are centered on social inclusion and family-friendly…
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Hanal Pixán is one of the favorite times of the year for my family, and we still can’t quite believe our luck that we get to take part in such…
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Have you ever seen a door, or the façade of a house and wondered what lay behind it? This happens to me often when I walk through Mérida’s downtown and…
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One of the great joys of living in Yucatán is the absolutely wonderful gastronomy. Much is made of the ingredients, the condiments, the methods used, which are all quite different…
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If you’ve seen movies such as Indiana Jones, Disney productions, and other Hollywood science fiction and action stories, it’s likely that you’ve heard the name Xibalbá pronounced in a dark…
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Information for the 2019 Autumn Equinox: Dzibilchaltún: Saturday September 21st, Sunday September 22nd and Monday September 23rd at 6 am (open from 5 am). Chichén Itzá: Monday September 23rd at…
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The roads of southern Yucatán take you to Tekax, a city with many stories to tell, moments in history that go back to the time of the Guerra de Castas…
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Get ready to see caves and crystal formations, hike, camp, rappel, zipline, and much more at Parque Kaalmankal, Las Sartenejas or at Las Grutas Chocantes. Tekax has over 200 caves…
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San Diego de Alcalá is the saint of La Ermita, the church at the top of the hill in Tekax. The church was built in 1645 by the Spanish who…
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A popular concept in the world of travel of late – at least in this part of the world – is something called rural tourism: a direct translation from the…
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Do you want to broaden your horizons, have a different type of evening, and spend time inside one of the Centro Histórico’s most innovative venues? Well, there is now a…
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Water is a blessing for those who inhabit the earth, Anonymous In the south of Yucatán, where small, green hills decorate the landscape in a very different way to the…
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I love summertime in Mérida. Every year the city becomes almost empty because so many people go to the beach to enjoy their holidays. Others, like myself, prefer to stay…
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If a painter’s work reflects their soul and essence, in Juan Pablo Quintal’s art we see a party. What is he celebrating? Quite simply, the pride he feels for his…
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You have come to Yucatán at an important time. A time when one of the Maya’s main resources is coming to an end: the “milpa.” The low jungle of our…
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The arrival of summer vacation is celebrated by children all over the globe, and Yucatán isn’t the exception. Here, we refer to it as La Temporada – The Season. The…
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It’s funny, some time ago I tried to explain to a friend who’s from abroad all about Hanal Pixan, Pib, and everything pertaining to this beautiful tradition which takes place…
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While you’re waiting at the traffic light, you see them passing by, all kinds of people, young and old, each one offering different products for sale: seasonal fruit, flowers,…
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Migration has had an enormous role throughout the history of mankind, and the Maya are no exception. Different groups of Maya, which were settled throughout the peninsula of Yucatán, part…
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An abundance of handcrafts, gastronomy, and cultural offerings for both local and foreign visitors are what await you at the Feria Artesanal Tunich. This handcraft fair is a space that…
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