Culture and traditions
Hammocks: a legacy woven by hand
Yucatan Hammocks: An artisanal legacy woven thread by thread. Discover the art,...
Maya Culture
Who are the Maya? Maya Trees
For the Maya, trees were essential to life; they held a deep respect for them, attributing various q...
Maya Culture
The Fascinating History of Chewing Gum, From Maya Chicle to Today
You've tried all kinds of chewing gum, with various flavors, colors, and smells. But, did you know t...
Beaches
Receive the New Year Visiting Yucatán
Celebrate the New Year in Yucatan. Enjoy beaches, cenotes and extreme adventures in a destination th...
Activities
Christmas Celebrations in Mérida
Experience the joy and traditions of Christmas in Mérida with festive decorations, lively celebratio...
Towns of Yucatán
The Sweetest Event: Orange Fair in Oxkutzcab
Taste the Feria de la Naranja in Oxkutzcab, featuring intricate fruit displays, local produce, cultu...
Maya Culture
The Legend of The Cocay (Kóokay or Firefly)
Have you seen lights flying through the Yucatan grass? They are fireflies or Cocay and there is a le...
Life in Yucatán
Tomar el Fresco: Porch Sitting, Yucatecan Style
The charming Yucatecan tradition of tomar el fresco, porch sitting and enjoying the breeze, learn th...
Legends from the Mayab
The Lady in the Water: A Maya Legend
If you wonder why the water is hidden in cenotes, the Yucatecan legend of the Lady of the Water expl...
Gastronomy
Delicious, Healthy Chaya
Of native origin to southeastern Mexico and Central America, chaya is a wild plant that grows very e...
