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It’s December and since piñatas are such a big part of Mexican culture, we would be remiss not to mention a little about them at this time of the year….
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The work of art is an experience. Susan Sontag In Mérida it’s possible to live experiences of all sorts, whether cultural, gastronomical, natural, or adventurous, as well as architectonic and…
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If you are in the Yucatán or other parts of Mexico on December 12th or a few days before, you are likely to come across the “Virgin of Guadalupe torch…
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Izamal, located 65 km east of Mérida, is known as the “city of hills” because of the five large Maya pyramids found there. It is also known as the “city…
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During those first few moments of conscience upon waking up, we’re able to recall our dreams. At this time, we depart the dream realm where we have been traveling throughout…
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If you are Yucatecan you are most certainly familiar with the hammock. If you’re not a Yucatecan, you might be acquainted with the hammock as a concept, but perhaps the…
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If you think you’re familiar with Mérida, keep on reading and put your knowledge to the test with this selection of iconic houses in the city. Take note and pay…
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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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High-temperature handmade ceramics from Dzidzantún and branches that turn into animals or mythological creatures straight from the artist’s imagination are some of the pieces you’ll find at the annual sale…
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When we talk about Yucatán it’s inevitable to refer to its ancestral Maya culture, its marvelous landscapes, a gastronomy that explodes with flavor, and the kindness of its people. However,…
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“For me, it is living in one’s dream,” Marjorie says as she roams around her restored Casona in Barrio de Santiago. There’s a quote on her wall from Salvador Dalí…
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Every year at the end of October and beginning of November, the souls of family members and friends who have already left this world have a date with their loved…
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On October 31, and November 1 and 2, the Mexican people celebrate their loved ones who have passed on. The best way to describe this Mexican holiday is to say…
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Altar Exhibit at the Plaza Grande 2019 Saturday October 26 from 9 am to 12 pm The traditional observance calls for departed children to be remembered October 31, the Day…
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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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One of the most anxiously awaited traditions in Yucatán is the moment when it is time to eat the “pibes” (or “mucbilpollos”), a special dish for Hanal Pixán (Day of…
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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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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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