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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.
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.
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...
Maya Culture
We tracked down traces of Maya archaeology in a little town near Maxcanú, Yucatán: 12 Puuc-style gro...

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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