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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
Experience adventures and make memories as a family! Find the best places to visit with kids! Cenote...
Activities
If you’re in Mérida, Progreso is a perfect short ride away. This beach is laid back, friendly and fu...
Gastronomy
Pan de Muerto is a delicious soft sweet bread traditionally sold around Día de Muertos. It can vary ...
Archaeological Sites
We regularly take our children to visit the archaeological sites around the Yucatán Peninsula. In fa...
Activities
If this sounds like the kind of day your family would enjoy, then a trip to Celestún should definite...
Culture and traditions
San Diego is associated with two different legends that have been transmitted through the towns oral...
Activities
Mérida’s newest attraction, the Diversión Xtrema extreme sports park, is an extremely affordable opt...
Destinations
Just outside Valladolid is the fabulous Xkopek Parque Apícola, a family park about the importance of...
Nature
Yucatán actually offers a fair few adventures of this kind and recently we found something new to st...

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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