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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.

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Destinations

Seven Essential Places to Visit from Mér...

Discover Mérida: The White City. Colonial architecture, Mayan heritage, unique...
Culture and traditions

The Camino de Ánimas Festival in Río Lag...

Explore the "Camino de Ánimas" Festival in Río Lagartos: a tribute to Day of...
Maya Culture

Learning the Maya Language: A Journey of...

Discover the Mayan language: history, tips, and fun facts. Learn to speak...
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Culture and traditions

The Legend of the Choms

The legend is about the Chom or buzzard, a bird that was punished for its bad behavior and for almos...
The history of seeds in Yucatan, uses and customs
Culture and traditions

The Origin of Seeds

There is a legend among the Maya who “make Milpa” about the origin of seeds and how animals gained t...
Dentist in Yucatán Dr Javier Camara Patron
Life in Yucatán

Dr. Javier Cámara Patrón

Treatments that are humane, logical and efficient, and offered by a team of 12 dentists are the key ...
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Life in Yucatán

Dancing to the Mérida Beat

“Salsa” as a musical genre was first heard of in the sixties in New York. Its melodies, rich in Afro...
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Destinations

Ticul

Referred to as the Pearl of the South, this bustling city is located 60 miles south of Mérida in the...
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Culture and traditions

Yucatecan Spanish

Explore the rich history of Yucatecan Spanish, influenced by the Maya language, and discover how it ...
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Destinations

Haciendas Route

Explore the rich history and beauty of Yucatán's iconic haciendas on a captivating journey through s...

Routes, tips, and guides for your travels

1 and 2-day trips in Yucatán

 

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