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Discover Yucatán: A Getaway to Xcan and Valladolid in two days
Plan your Valladolid cenote route! A 2-day itinerary through Yucatán: hidden caves, Maya sites at Ek Balam, and the best local food in Temozón.
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Teabo and Chumayel: Two Towns United by Faith and History
Explore the brotherhood of Chumayel and Teabo in Yucatan. Discover the history of the miraculous Christ of the Transfiguration and its May feasts.
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Birinxiich': The Sacred and Festive Drink of Chumayel, Yucatan
Discover birinxiich', the ritual drink of Chumayel, Yucatan. Learn about its history, ingredients, and sacred role in traditional feasts.
ART & CULTURE
Centro Cultural Olimpo: A Modern Heart for Culture in Mérida
Discover the Olimpo Cultural Center in Merida. A modern architectural landmark featuring world-class art exhibits right at the Plaza Grande.
LIFE IN YUCATÁN
The Art of Finding Community in Mérida: How Locals and Expats Can Connect
Moving to Merida? Learn how to join Facebook & WhatsApp groups, find expat meetups, and connect with the local community in Yucatan. This is your guide. Start here!
Activities
Discover the Mayan secrets of Mérida, built upon the ancient city of T'hó. Explore vestiges in churc...
Maya Culture
Known in Yucatán as Pok Ta Pok, the Mesoamerican ball game is a ritual sport played since at least 1...
Maya Culture
The most common Mayan architectural styles in Yucatan are the Puuc, Chenes, and Toltec styles.
Routes and Tours
Go kayaking in Yucatan’s mangroves! Explore La Ría Progreso, Sisal, and Río Lagartos. Discover local...
Maya Culture
Maya architecture shares features that include the use of corbelled archways, monumental stairway, a...
Maya Culture
There are colors, such as red and green, that are easy to extract. Blue is another story. Their solu...
Maya Culture
How did the ancient Maya view death? For them, the cycle of death could be seen everywhere. What exa...
There is something magical and unique about Yucatecan cuisine, but when it comes to home-style cooki...
Maya Culture
For thousands of years, Maya kings ruled Yucatan. And when I say kings, yes, I mean kings in the plu...
Routes and Tours
Dzul-há: The Natural Jewel of Hacienda Sotuta de Peón
Discover Cenote Dzul-há at Hacienda Sotuta de Peón. Swim in turquoise waters, ride a traditional...
Routes and Tours
Discover Yucatán: A Getaway to Xcan and Valladolid in two days
Plan your Valladolid cenote route! A 2-day itinerary through Yucatán: hidden caves, Maya sites at...
Routes and Tours
The Trova Route in Mérida
Explore the musical heritage of Mérida through the trova genre, from famous musicians to iconic...
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