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Have you ever noticed that on February 2 Mérida becomes filled with Tamales? This is because Candlemass is celebrated during this time of year. This is a Catholic celebration, the…
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The hurricane season and Hanal Pixan are behind us, and with a newfound break from the heat it can only mean one thing: Christmas is upon us. That means it’s…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The rainy season in Yucatán goes from June 1 to November 30 and this time of year has very special meaning for Yucatecos. For starters, rain puts people in an…
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“In my Yucatecan land we welcome you with joy, waiting with anticipation your wonderful attire,” excerpt from the song “Guayabera Mía” by José Eduardo Chan Kau. This item of clothing…
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In Yucatán, we are fortunate enough to have a natural abundance of fruits and vegetables. We have included these into our daily diet, and along with a few choice ingredients…
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In Yucatán we tend to stop and look down more often than usual because there’s something special which catches our eye: the floor tiles. Whether it’s because of the…
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Learn the basics to be able to understand and communicate in Yucatecan Spanish, including the most commonly used phrases like “¡vaya biem!” (have a nice day). It is said, with…
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If you make a road trip during your visit to Yucatán, it is quite likely that you will see women walking or traveling by tricycles on the side of the…
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“The only true hope of man is the sea,” Jacques Cousteau The stories of explorers, entrepreneurs and scientists begin, sometimes, with curiosity, as was the case of marine biologist Mauricio…
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Can you imagine exchanging your vows surrounded by nature at a beautiful Yucatecan hacienda, on the edge of a sacred cenote, or with a beach in the background? Any version…
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Tizimín, a city full of surprises that will delight you with its history, its friendly and respectful people, its gastronomy full of rich aromas, exquisite colors and delicious flavors in…
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An activity that has its roots all the way back to the Stone Age, the milling of grains has always been a part of human life. Today this process is…
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