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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.

All Souls' Day Events in Yucatan: Festiv...

Discover all Souls' Day events in Yucatán: parades, vaquerias, altars, and...

How to Enjoy Mérida's Festival of Souls ...

Your guide to enjoying the Festival of Souls 2026 and experiencing Janal Pixan...

The 2026 Festival of Souls: A Living Tra...

From October 24 to November 2, 2026, Mérida prepares processions of souls,...

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 ...

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...

Horchata Recipe

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

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