Maya Culture

As I’ve mentioned in previous articles, I had the privilege of growing up alongside the Milpa’s crops. My grandpa and my dad grew corn for many years; so the cornfields…

The Maya city of Chichén Itzá is considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and – along with Uxmal, the Puuc Route, and other archaeological sites –…

The Maya have legends about large cities. There’s one about Uxmal that tells the story of how the site was built in a single night. There are also legends about…

I recently read somewhere that we are experiencing this quarantine in the place we are meant to be and with the people we are meant to spend it with, even…

The relationship between farmers and animals has always been complex. In most places, people see the creatures that want to feed off their crops as a major nuisance. But there…

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…

In some cases, there isn’t a consensus on the relationship between different deities because so much lends itself to interpretation; the reason for this is a lack of primary sources…

You can find some of the bluest skies in the east of Yucatán. They magically contrast with the green of its vegetation, which is thicker than in the rest of…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Mischievous “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…

The 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…