Activities
Birding in Valladolid
We take you to meet Ichi, a local guide from Valladolid who is showing people...
Legends from the Mayab
A Yucatecan Legend: The Wild Sinsimito
Discover the Maya legend of Sinsimito, the wild guardian of the Mayan jungle with backward feet. Exp...
Maya Culture
A House for an Alux
Discover the mystery of Alux houses in Yucatan: small Mayan shrines for mischievous sprites that pro...
Maya Culture
Chuc: A Maya Surname, a Personal Story
What’s in a Maya name? Alberto Chuc explores the history of his surname, from its "charcoal" origins...
Activities
The Trova Route in Mérida
Explore the musical heritage of Mérida through the trova genre, from famous musicians to iconic venu...
Archaeological Sites
The Astonishing Ek Balam
The enormous elaborate Acropolis pyramid, located inside the Maya site of Ek Balam, is a striking si...
Destinations
Convents of Yucatán: History, Faith, and Colonial Architecture
Discover Yucatán’s impressive colonial convents: from Saint Bernardino in Valladolid to Saint Anthon...
Towns of Yucatán
Umán’s “Unfinished One”: The Mystery of the Parish of Saint Francis of Assisi
Discover "The Unfinished," the mysterious parish of Umán. Its unique design and a history of bad luc...
Maya Culture
7 Yucatecan wonders that every visitor has to see
¿Planeas tu viaje a Yucatán? ¡Pon estos siete sitios (más dos extras) en tu lista! Checa nuestra sel...
Traditions and Customs
Who Keeps the History of a City? Discover Yucatán’s City Chroniclers
¿Ya los conocías? Los cronistas yucatecos son los encargados de preservar la historia del estado, de...
