Yucatán Today - We accompany the Traveler | Maggie Rosado

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events & activities

What to do in Yucatán in February

Are you visiting Yucatán in February? Here’s everything you need to make the most of your stay: activities, events, and celebrations you won’t want to miss!

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Volunteering in Yucatán: Give Your Best in 2026

Explore 60+ artists at the 13th Mérida Artist Studio Tour, Feb 20–22. Get your map and go behind the scenes of the city's creative scene. Tickets $500.

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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!

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LIFE IN YUCATÁN

The Vibrant Athletic Culture in Mérida, and Yucatán

Explore sports in Yucatan! From the Merida Marathon and Uxmal-Muna race to the WTA Merida Open tennis, find top events and local running clubs.

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The Candelaria Festival in Kanasín, Méxi...

Experience the Candelaria Festival in Kanasin. Enjoy the best vaqueria,...

The Holy Cross of Popox: A Pilgrimage of...

Descubre Tixméhuac, Yucatán: vive la fe y tradición de la Santa Cruz de Popox...

What to do in Yucatán in March

Are you visiting Yucatán in March? Here are some hot tips to make the most of...

Maya traditions

Maya Culture

Popular Yucatecan Beliefs, my Chichí's Advice to Good Health

What is 'jatzajá' and why does your 'chichí' protect you from 'mal aire'? Discover Yucatán's traditi...

A Yucatán for All Seasons

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...

Traditional Yucatecan cuisine

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...

Here’s what to pack if you’re looking to bring home a little taste of Yucatán. Learn where to find the Yucatecan food staples!

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...

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...

The history of seeds in Yucatan, uses and customs

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...

Land of Horchata and Beer, Yaxkukul

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...