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...
Traditions and Customs
The Royal Road to Campeche, Traveling Before Highways
There were no kilometers, and it could take up to 5 days to get there, but it was quite an experienc...
Maya Culture
The Legend of The Cocay (Kóokay or Firefly)
Have you seen lights flying through the Yucatan grass? They are fireflies or Cocay and there is a le...
Life in Yucatán
Nocturnal Animals of Yucatán and How to Coexist with Them
Did you find one of these little animals and don't know what to do? We can help you identify them, t...
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...
Activities
Everything you need to know about Gremios in Yucatán
Participate in the fascinating gremial festivals in Yucatán, celebrations full of tradition, color a...
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...
