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maya culture

Learning the Maya Language: A Journey of Identity and Life

Discover the Mayan language: history, tips, and fun facts. Learn to speak fluently, connect with the culture, and preserve an ancient language.

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events & activities

How to Enjoy Mérida's Festival of Souls… and Live to Tell

Your guide to enjoying the Festival of Souls 2025 and experiencing Janal Pixan in Mérida. Parades, altars, catrinas, pib, and the magical Paseo de las Ánimas await you.

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Destinations

The Camino de Ánimas Festival in Río Lagartos

Explore the "Camino de Ánimas" Festival in Río Lagartos: a tribute to Day of the Dead with boat processions, traditions, and culture.

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eventos & activities

What to do in Yucatán in October

Find out everything you can do this month, the best parties, workshops and activities, as well as special promotions. Are you ready for Janal Pixan?

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gastronomy

An authentic recipe for Yucatán’s mukbilpollo or pib—for beginners

Make your own Pib or Mukbilpollo (Día de Muertos tamal) from scratch: detailed instructions on how to make it at home, step by step.

What to do in Yucatán in November

Celebrate the Day of the Dead, enjoy the Jicama Fair in Maxcanú and take...

Achiote (Annatto), From the Tree to Your...

Achiote (k'uxub) / Anatto seeds: Essential red seasoning (recado rojo) of Mayan...

Delicious and Nutritious Chaya: A Maya S...

Discover Chaya: Mayan superfood from Yucatan. Nutritious, rich in iron and...

Tourism Police

The Tourism Police are a friendly and professional group of young men and women especially trained b...

Chetumal

Chetumal, in southeastern Mexico on the border with Belize, is the small, quaint, capital of the st...

Vegetation of Yucatán

Explore Yucatán's rich flora. From coastal mangroves to henequen, discover the diverse plants that s...

Holbox Island

[gallery ids="47241,47240,47236"] Holbox (hol-bosh) is an island located near the northeastern tip o...

X'cambó

X'tampu is what the signs say that guide you to the Mayan site of Xcambó. The "x" is pronounced "sh"...

Maya Legend: The Dove

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

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1 and 2-day trips in Yucatán

 

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