Activities
How to Enjoy Mérida's Festival of Souls 2026… and Live to Tell
Your guide to enjoying the Festival of Souls 2026 and experiencing Janal Pixan in Mérida. Parades, a...
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 r...
Maya Culture
La Xtabay: A Yucatecan Legend and Cautionary Tale
Explore the enchanting Maya legend of Xtabay, a mystical figure who seduces lost men and reveals the...
Traditions and Customs
Hoctún Cemetery, Yucatán: Mexico’s Most Colorful Graveyard
Discover Yucatán's colorful Hoctún Cemetery: vivid tombs, mini replicas, and Mayan tradition. Plan y...
Traditions and Customs
The Yucatecan Balero: History, Rules, and a Handcrafted Tradition
Discover the history, origins, and tradition of the balero in Yucatán. Learn how to play this iconic...
Traditions and Customs
Legends of Izamal: History and Myths of the Magical Town
Discover the fascinating legends of Izamal and the story of Don Ramiro Briceño, the custodian of thi...
Beaches
When Faith Meets the Sea: the Pilgrimage of the Black Christ of Sisal
Are you familiar with Sisal’s most spectacular tradition? Learn about a unique event that blends fai...
Culture and traditions
Hammocks: a legacy woven by hand
Discover the art of Yucatecan hammocks: a handmade tradition woven on a loom. Learn about their hist...
Beaches
The Sea Procession of the Virgin of Celestun: Faith & Tradition
Discover the sea procession of the Virgin of Celestun, a moving Yucatan tradition where fishermen's ...
