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If there is a collective dream for both Yucatecans and visitors alike, it is to discover the enigma of what lies inside house number 495 on Paseo de Montejo. Of…
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Maní is a small city located in the southern part of the state, near Ticul. I has been recently named a Pueblo Mágico de México. It is famous for being…
Continue readingCorn with coconut; tortilla, corn, and Nixtamal Pozole, Choco Sakán, corn Sa’kab as an offering for the gods… I would have never dreamed that such a variety of corn-based drinks…
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Only 30 minutes from Mérida, heading out Avenida Yucatán, an excellent highway will take you to Motul, a city with history and various inviting attractions including food, sightseeing, and swimming,…
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I accepted the invitation to write about Maxcanú based on a photo of a former hacienda, or plantation (probably henequén), that really caught my eye (more on that in a…
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To dive into Yucatán is to set out and explore sites, revisit history, enjoy its beautiful landscapes, and watch how life unfolds in communities such as Maní, “The Place Where…
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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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If you want to get out of town and visit a place that features traditional Maya homes, colonial mansions, and California-inspired constructions built by a new generation of young migrants…
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Valladolid, Pueblo Mágico Located halfway (two hours from each) between Mérida and Cancún, Valladolid, named “Pueblo Mágico” in August 2012, is a bustling Maya city with a special colonial flavor. This…
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Do you crave taking a day trip to somewhere you can feel like you’re the only tourist around? Well, do I have an idea for you: Oxkutzcab! Getting There Getting…
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Just an hour from Mérida, Izamal is a place that has to be on your list of places to see while visiting Yucatán. Its rich history which spans over hundreds…
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Just 30 minutes from Mérida, off the road to Motul you will find Yaxkukul. This traditional small town is similar to many other towns that you will find around Yucatán….
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“That which is written on stone” is only one of the meanings given to this city’s name which is the birthplace of many celebrated teachers and artists. It is located…
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Valladolid: vibrant, authentic, charming, and multifaceted. It’s a city with such a unique personality that it was voted #1 Emerging Destination in North America of 2019 in a survey taken…
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A visit to Espita means a chance to admire colonial buildings with photo-worthy architectural beauty. Each one holds memories of a cultural event or a historical episode. Not only that,…
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Connecting with nature and breathing “country air” is a recipe that we can share with you; 30 minutes from Mérida, along the Baca-Mocochá route. You can enjoy Thai food specialties…
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If you are looking for an experience that makes you feel like you were reborn, try leaving a cave from within the depths of the earth; and if you prefer…
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Death is only the natural transition to another state, a rebirth, a new opportunity for the unending life cycle to start again. That’s how the Maya viewed death. They used…
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Yucatán’s magic lies in discovering and visiting little-known communities that guard ancient and current stories; as well as cultural, architectural, and gastronomic attractions. The town of Acanceh, located 28 km…
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Inaugurated in April 1956 under the hand of Colombian sculptor Rómulo Rozo, the Monumento a la Patria has been part of this city for more than 60 years, and its…
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