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My love for Maya archaeology stretches back to when I was little and would accompany my father on tours he’d give to American and European visitors. This passion has stayed…
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Animals played a very important role in Maya life as a source of goods such as meat, feathers, and hides. However, in the Maya world, animals were not considered just…
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When you think of the Maya civilization what comes to mind? Perhaps you conjure images of an exotic people adorned with feathers and animal skins on the eve of battle. …
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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…
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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 –…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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It is said that language is where our culture lives and that for those who speak several, it is the language in which they think and dream that is closest…
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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…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…
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I 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…
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The 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….
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