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events & activities

What to do in Yucatán in January

Are you visiting Yucatán in January? Here’s everything you need to make the most of your stay: activities, events, and celebrations you won’t want to miss!

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LIFE IN YUCATÁN

Volunteering in Yucatán: Give Your Best in 2026

Make volunteering one of your most important goals for 2026. Check out this list of associations in Mérida that will be the happiest for your support.

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LIFE IN YUCATÁN

The Art of Finding Community in Mérida: How Locals and Expats Can Connect

Moving to Merida? Learn how to join Facebook & WhatsApp groups, find expat meetups, and connect with the local community in Yucatan. This is your guide. Start here!

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DESTINATIONS

Petén Culú: The Hidden Ecotourism Paradise of Sisal

Ecotourism in Sisal: Explore Peten Culu, a mangrove paradise in Yucatan. Responsible kayak tours and birdwatching. Discover this hidden gem!

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LIFE IN YUCATÁN

The Vibrant Athletic Culture in Mérida, and Yucatán

Explore sports in Yucatan! From the Merida Marathon and Uxmal-Muna race to the WTA Merida Open tennis, find top events and local running clubs.

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EVENTS IN YUCATÁN

How to fully enjoy the 2026 Kings’ Fair in Tizimín

Get ready for the Feria de Reyes de Tizimín, one of the biggest celebrations in Yucatán. Enjoy traditions, music, food, and much more.

Conoce mas

The Traditional Ribbon Troupe and Dance ...

Discover the Dance of the Xtoles in Yaxcabá, Yucatán: a Mayan Carnival...

Circo Carnaval Mérida 2026: Where Tradit...

Experience Mérida Circus Carnival 2026! From Feb 11–18, enjoy parades,...

Popular Yucatecan Beliefs, my Chichí's A...

What is 'jatzajá' and why does your 'chichí' protect you from 'mal aire'?...

Telchac Puerto

Beaches

Telchac Puerto  

Telchac Puerto is a special, laid back fishing village of about 2,000 inhabitants that is slowly ope...

I love to see how the markets, Fruterias, and supermarkets fill up with ripe fruit that look like a rainbow of tropical flavors.

Gastronomy

Tropical Flavors of Yucatán

I love to see how the markets, Fruterias, and supermarkets fill up with ripe fruit that look like a ...

Traveling & Getting around

10 Reasons to Make Yucatán Your Next Destination

But we wanted to share our top ten reasons why you should make Yucatán next on your travel bucket li...

Local Architecture: The Mayan House in Yucatán

Culture

Local Architecture: The Mayan House in Yucatán

On your visit to the Yucatan Peninsula, stop to recognize the knowledge passed down from the constru...

Jats’uts Meyah

Maya Culture

The Film’s Story: Jats’uts Meyah

In Jats’uts Meyah, 100% of the screen time is dedicated to empowering the people - especially the wo...

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Culture and traditions

Valladolid: The First Spark of the Mexican Revolution

Learn the history of Valladolid, the first spark of the Mexican Revolution in 1910, igniting a natio...

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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 ...