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Destinations

Receive the New Year Visiting Yucatán

Celebrate the New Year in Yucatan. Enjoy beaches, cenotes and extreme adventures in a destination that combines nature and Mayan culture.
2501 MeridaFest Centro Mérida Concierto by Carlos Guzman slogo
Events and Activities

Mérida Fest: A celebration of the Yucatán capital’s anniversary

Mérida Fest is one of Yucatán’s premier events in January, with concerts, exhibitions, bazaars and more! Get ready and find out where to start celebrating.
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Destinations

Yucatán Top 5 With Kids

Experience adventures and make memories as a family! Find the best places to visit with kids! Cenotes, beaches, parks and more, everything kids-friendly.
2501 Valladolid Calles Decoradas by Nora Garrett
Events and Activities

Celebrate Our Lady of Candelaria, Patron Saint of Valladolid

In Valladolid, México, the Feast of Candlemas means two weeks of celebration, with music, dance, and delicious food. Plan your visit!
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LIFE IN YUCATÁN

A practical guide to tipping in Mérida: When to tip and how much?

If you’re visiting Yucatán and wondering when and how much to tip, and whether it’s mandatory or even expected, this guide is for you! 
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Culture and traditions

Hit it! It’s Piñata Season!

We guide you through the past and present of piñatas in the words of Ralf Hollmann. During the holidays you'll see all kinds of these.

Caves of Yucatán

[gallery columns="4" ids="46901,47150,47151,47149"] The Yucatán Peninsula is a...

A quick getaway: Chichén Itzá and its su...

Saca el máximo provecho a tu visita a Chichén Itzá: nuestro itinerario para uno...

Your guide to explore Mérida’s Calle 60 ...

¿Qué se cocina en la Calle 60 y por qué es el nuevo punto de encuentro de los...

Maya Marriage

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

Maya Names

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

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

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

Myth of the Peacock

The encyclopedia tells us that the common turkey was domesticated for the first time in Mexico long ...

Maya Legend: The Dove

Once upon a time, there was a brave and handsome warrior, who loved hunting and frequently traveled ...

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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