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Events and Activities

Mérida's Carnaval 2025

From February 26 to March 5, experience something truly unique: the 2025 “Amazónico” Mérida Carnaval! This year’s celebration promises to be the most spectacular and magical yet, connecting everyone with nature. 
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A DAY IN THE LIFE

How Are the Carnaval de Mérida’s Costumes Made?

Gilmer Erguera has been creating costumes and designing fantasy worlds through fabrics and materials for 24 years. 
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EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Oxkutzcab, the Carnival of Xtoles and Colors

Dressing up as an “Xtol” isn’t just about wearing a hipil in a funny way; it’s about enthusiasm, having fun, and staying up all night. The Night of the Xtoles has become a beloved tradition at Oxkutzcab’s carnival. 
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Gastronomy

Sibarita Food Fest / Taste the Best

You need to get ready to attend one of the most important culinary events in southeastern México: the Yucatán Food Fest by Club Sibarita on March 21st.
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destinations

Plan your romantic getaway in Yucatán

Dinners and flowers are great, but why not create unforgettable moments together as a couple? We’ve got some ideas for romantic adventures around Yucatán.

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Events and Activities

Celebrate Friendship with More Than Just Food

Did you know that in México, Valentine’s Day celebrates not just love but also friendship? Celebrate the family you chose with games, crafts, and workshops that are just some of the alternatives these venues provide to ensure the fun never ends.

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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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