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GASTRONOMY

Pibinal: Traditional Maya Pit-Cooked Corn

Discover pibinal, the traditional Maya corn pit-cooked underground. Learn its history, origins, ancient recipe, and where to try it in Yucatan.

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ART & CULTURE

Views and Colors at Centro Cultural Fernando Castro Pacheco

Uncover the Fernando Castro Pacheco Cultural Center in Mérida, a place where you can find the most representative works of the renowned Yucatecan artist.
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SHOPPING

Kimbila, Yucatan: Artisanal Fashion, Guayaberas & Embroidery

Discover Kimbila, Yucatan: the hub for artisanal clothing, guayaberas, and embroidery. Visit its traditional workshops near Izamal.   
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS

Muxupip, Yucatan: Land of the Mariachi and Its History

Discover Muxupip, the Yucatan town where mariachi takes root. Learn about its history, Don Chinobel's legacy, and its unique musical identity.
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CULTURE

The Books of Chilam Balam: Literary Treasure of the Maya

Discover the Books of Chilam Balam: sacred Maya manuscripts preserving history, astronomy, medicine, and prophecies from colonial Yucatan.

Mérida Transportation Guide: Rideshare, ...

Learn how to get around Mérida easily. Compare rideshare apps, taxis, the...

LGBTQ+ Spaces in Mérida: A Guide to Safe...

Discover safe LGBTQ+ spaces in Mérida beyond the nightlife. Explore cultural...

Biix and ochavario, the tradition of say...

Discover the Biix and Ochavario Maya traditions for bidding farewell to souls...

Myth of the Peacock

The encyclopedia tells us that the common turkey was domesticated for the first time in Mexico long ...

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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