The Dream World of the Maya
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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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…
Continue readingWhen 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,…
Continue readingAltar 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…
Continue readingIf 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…
Continue readingSan 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…
Continue readingA 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…
Continue readingWater 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…
Continue readingYou 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…
Continue readingMigration 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…
Continue readingMischievous “aluxes,” an extraordinary water serpent named Tsukán, and Sip the deer. Animals, humans, and Maya gods all have a leading role in the stories of Yucatecan folklore which are…
Continue readingThe Maya, in addition to their numerous scientific, astronomical, and cultural discoveries, also dedicated part of their time to artistic representations, mainly rituals and ceremonies that brought together dance and…
Continue readingI have many memories of my “chichí” (my grandma, in case you’re unfamiliar with the Maya word) from when I was young. She was always giving me advice, particularly on…
Continue readingOn March 21st and September 21st approx. you can witness the incredible accuracy of Maya astronomy as it was integrated into architecture and share a moment in time with the…
Continue readingThe Maya culture is still alive and can be found throughout the Yucatán Peninsula, in part of Tabasco and Chiapas, and also outside the country in Guatemala, Belize and Honduras….
Continue readingCuxtal in Maya means “life.” The Cuxtal Reserve, covering 10,757 hectares, is a protected natural area right next to Mérida. It includes Xmatkuil, Molas, Dzoyaxché, and six other municipalities. It…
Continue readingOnce upon a time there was a great myth that had people all over the world talking about the Maya. The myth spoke about how this civilization predicted the world…
Continue readingThe universe, according to the Maya, as is commonly discussed, is divided into four parts, with a central axis that unites the cosmic levels, the earth, and the underworld. The…
Continue readingA few days ago I had the pleasure to meet Hermano (brother) Maya. As soon as he approached me at the bench where I was waiting, I felt that he…
Continue readingAbout a year ago, the stars aligned for me. After having ventured deeply into the life of the Yucatecan Maya for work reasons, the opportunity to take lessons to learn…
Continue readingWhen visiting Yucatán, amplify your experience by considering the deep, winding history of the region. For nearly three millennia, humans have been writing history in the Peninsula, a story which…
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