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Life in Yucatán

54 Gallery: Art, Dynamism, and Convergence

54 Gallery is a new meeting point for art lovers in Yucatán. Discover the concept behind their newly-opened exhibit “Memories in Tension.”
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Culture and traditions

Biix and ochavario, the tradition of saying goodbye to our departed

How does Janal Pixan or Day of the Dead end in Yucatán? Find out when the souls go back to the underworld, and how families light their loved ones’ way.

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Culture and traditions

Yucatecan Embroidery: Heritage and Maya Identity

The beautiful heritage of embroidery: techniques, stories, and craftsmanship throughout the whole state. An special article from UNESCO to Yucatán.
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Events and activities

What to do in Yucatán in November

Celebrate the Day of the Dead, enjoy the Jicama Fair in Maxcanú and take advantage of the Buen Fin offers, a month full of traditions and activities!
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Gastronomy

Where to eat in the Magical Towns of Yucatán

Yucatán’s Magical Towns offer flavors galore; check out a few delicious options in Izamal, Maní, Motul, Sisal, and Valladolid.
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Destinations

A Seven Day Stay: Yucatán’s Magical Towns

Explore the Magical Towns of Yucatan in a seven-day stay full of history, gastronomy and outdoor activities. Every day will surprise you!
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Activities

54 Gallery: Art, Dynamism, and Convergen...

54 Gallery is a new meeting point for art lovers in Yucatán. Discover the...
Maya Culture

Biix and ochavario, the tradition of say...

How does Janal Pixan or Day of the Dead end in Yucatán? Find out when the souls...
Maya Culture

Yucatecan Embroidery: Heritage and Maya ...

The beautiful heritage of embroidery: techniques, stories, and craftsmanship...
Maya Marriage
Maya Culture

Maya Marriage

Marriage is a social institution which creates a conjugal link between its members, a socially recog...
Maya Names
Maya Culture

Maya Names

Four different names The American scholar Dr. Sylvanus G. Morley, who was an eminent Maya archaeolo...
Maya Culture

The Maya and their Hair

It was a punishment for a Maya to have his or her hair cut. Both men and women wore their thick, bla...
The Maya: Funeral Rituals
Maya Culture

The Maya: Funeral Rituals

Archaeological studies have determined that the Maya practiced both burial and cremation. The variet...
Culture

Myth of the Peacock

The encyclopedia tells us that the common turkey was domesticated for the first time in Mexico long ...
Once upon a time, there was a brave and handsome warrior, who loved hunting and frequently traveled the woods looking for animals. On one of his hunting tr
Maya Culture

Maya Legend: The Dove

Once upon a time, there was a brave and handsome warrior, who loved hunting and frequently traveled ...
In the deepest part of the Mayab jungle, there used to be a marvellous kingdom, whose prince was named Chacdziedzib which means “nightingale.” He was head
Maya Culture

Maya Myths: Lotus Flower

In the deepest part of the Mayab jungle, there used to be a marvellous kingdom, whose prince was nam...

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