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Learning the Maya Language: A Journey of Identity and Life
Discover the Mayan language: history, tips, and fun facts. Learn to speak fluently, connect with the culture, and preserve an ancient language.

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How to Enjoy Mérida's Festival of Souls… and Live to Tell
Your guide to enjoying the Festival of Souls 2025 and experiencing Janal Pixan in Mérida. Parades, altars, catrinas, pib, and the magical Paseo de las Ánimas await you.

Destinations
The Camino de Ánimas Festival in Río Lagartos
Explore the "Camino de Ánimas" Festival in Río Lagartos: a tribute to Day of the Dead with boat processions, traditions, and culture.

eventos & activities
What to do in Yucatán in October
Find out everything you can do this month, the best parties, workshops and activities, as well as special promotions. Are you ready for Janal Pixan?

gastronomy
An authentic recipe for Yucatán’s mukbilpollo or pib—for beginners
Make your own Pib or Mukbilpollo (Día de Muertos tamal) from scratch: detailed instructions on how to make it at home, step by step.
Traditions and Customs
Get to know one of the most fun traditions in Yucatán to make the most of your time during your stay...
Culture and traditions
We approach the time of year when we celebrate the lives of loved ones who have passed on.
Maya Culture
Where do our departed go? Learn all about the Maya underworld, its origins and the belief system and...
Life in Yucatán
The cornfield teaches about the climate, animals, wood, medicinal plants, in general the Mayan world...
Maya Culture
Today more than ever we need to defend and cultivate native corn varieties… and observe that beautif...
Destinations
When you visit Telchaquillo, you’ll notice the warmth of its people. Because it's a small town, ever...
Traditions and Customs
The cornfield teaches about the climate, animals, wood, medicinal plants, in general the Mayan world...
Culture and traditions
In Yucatán, young Maya, wary of new generations not learning the method of oral tradition, and being...
Culture
On your visit to the Yucatan Peninsula, stop to recognize the knowledge passed down from the constru...

Routes and Tours
Convents of Yucatán: History, Faith, and Colonial Architecture
Discover Yucatán’s impressive colonial convents: from Saint Bernardino in Valladolid to Saint...

Routes and Tours
A Getaway to Ek Balam and its surroundings in two days
Escape to adventure in Yucatán. Discover Ek Balam, sacred cenotes, and the beauty of Espita on a...

Routes and Tours
A Getaway to Tecoh and its surroundings in two days
2-day adventure in Tecoh, Yucatan: history, cenotes, charming towns, and delicious food. Explore...
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