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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.

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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'?...

Nature

Cenotes at Cuzamá

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

Nature

Cenote Kankirixche

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

Life in Yucatán

Progreso Marinas and Water Sports

When one thinks of the Yucatán, one thinks of Mayan pyramids and colonial cities. However, there is ...

Convent Route

Towns of Yucatán

Convent Route

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

Towns of Yucatán

Tekax

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

Nature

Cenote Peba

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

Celestún

Beaches

Celestún

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

Yucatecan recipes

Horchata Recipe

Refreshing traditional Mexican beverage. It forms part of the traditional "fresh water" drinks, also...