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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...

Cenotes at Cuzamá

Subterranean Adventure: Cuzamá Cenotes If you are looking for a day of adventure and an experience t...

Cenote Kankirixche

The Kankirixché cenote got its name from the kankirixche tree, the tree with yellow fruit. One of th...

Convent Route

More enticing than ever, The Convent Route is a day trip that will take you somewhat off the beaten ...

Tekax

Caves, colonial buildings, and Maya pyramids are what make Tekax (tay-KAHSH) so special. Located in ...

Cenote Peba

Cenote Peba, a new cenote excursion, is one of the two cenotes that are visited on the Snorkel in Ce...

Celestún

Located 60 miles southwest of Merida, Celestún is a quaint fishing village where the beaches are lov...

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