Traditions and Customs
The hipil: What it is, how to wear it, a...
Learn the history and meaning of the Yucatecan hipil. Combine it, take care of...
Destinations
A Yucatán for All Seasons
What if I told you that, contrary to popular belief, seasons do exist in Yucatán? Maybe they don't h...
Life in Yucatán
A Rainy Season in Yucatán
In Yucatán, every punishing heatwave brings a promise: the arrival of the rainy season. And with thi...
Gastronomy
Five Restaurants for Traditional Pibil Food
Pibil is an ancient cooking method that goes back to the time of the Maya. Find out about five resta...
Gastronomy
Take It With You: Yucatecan Food Staples
Here’s what to pack if you’re looking to bring home a little taste of Yucatán. Learn where to find t...
Archaeological Sites
Uxmal: The Jewel of the Puuc
As you approach Uxmal, everything changes: the terrain of our flat state suddenly becomes a low rang...
Traveling & Getting around
10 Reasons to Make Yucatán Your Next Destination
But we wanted to share our top ten reasons why you should make Yucatán next on your travel bucket li...
Culture and traditions
The Origin of Seeds
There is a legend among the Maya who “make Milpa” about the origin of seeds and how animals gained t...
Towns of Yucatán
Land of Horchata and Beer, Yaxkukul
Just 30 minutes from Mérida, off the road to Motul you will find Yaxkukul. This traditional small to...
Maya Culture
Popular Yucatecan Beliefs, my Chichí's Advice to Good Health
I have many memories of my “chichí” (my grandma, in case you’re unfamiliar with the Maya word) from ...
