Traditions and Customs
Yucatán’s most iconic handcrafts: artisan towns
If you want to take a little piece of Yucatán home, find out which villages specialize in making ham...
Destinations
Casa de los Venados, Valladolid
Casa de los Venados in Valladolid: Discover 3000+ pieces of Mexican folk art. The largest private co...
Culture and traditions
Rómulo Rozo, the artist behind Mérida’s Monumento a la Patria
Learn about the life of Rómulo Rozo, a historical figure of Yucatán, beloved parcero and singer-song...
Activities
The UNAY, Yucatán University of Arts, a Stronghold of Artistic Expression
The Old Mérida Railroad Station, now the Universidad de las Artes de Yucatán, an iconic building for...
Activities
The Handmade Bullrings in Tixkokob, Yucatán
Traditional Yucatecan festivals include the construction of “bullrings” made of wood; Discover how t...
Maya Culture
Las Hijas del Rap, an activist collective from México's southeast
Listen to Las Hijas del Rap, an activist collective from Mexico's southeast blending their roots and...
Maya Culture
The Mighty Huano
Huano or Guano? Learn about this traditional Yucatecan plant and its practical uses, from crafts and...
Culture
Stone and Wood, the Treasures of Dzityá
Be amazed by Dzityá! Just half an hour from Mérida's Downtown, you'll find Mayan settlements and bea...
Maya Culture
How is the Maya blue pigment made?
Get to know the fascinating process of creating the vibrant azul maya pigment in Yucatán, from its r...
