Maya Culture
Living Magic: Aluxes
Discover the Alux legend in Yucatan: magical Mayan spirits and guardians. Learn about their traditio...
Culture and traditions
The Camino de Ánimas Festival in Río Lagartos
Explore the "Camino de Ánimas" Festival in Río Lagartos: a tribute to Day of the Dead with boat proc...
Traditions and Customs
The Real Stroll or Parade of the Souls
Discover how Yucatecan families experience the Janal Pixan and the legend of the "Paseo de las Ánima...
Activities
How to Enjoy Mérida's Festival of Souls… and Live to Tell
Your guide to enjoying the Festival of Souls 2025 and experiencing Janal Pixan in Mérida. Parades, a...
Traditions and Customs
The Wildflowers of Yucatán: The Stars of the Day of the Dead
Wildflowers of Yucatán: protagonists on the Janal Pixan altars. Discover the flowers that give color...
Culture and traditions
Walk along the Gremios of Mérida
Discover the colorful religious processions of Los Gremios in Mérida, a sacred tradition where local...
Gastronomy
All about Pib, a traditional Yucatecan Day of the Dead dish
Everything there is to know about this delicious Yucatecan dish, a staple of the Janal Pixan season:...
Maya Culture
The Authentic Practices of Days of Finados or Janal Pixan
Learn the traditions of the Maya on Days of Finados, the true purpose of altars and offerings, and t...
Maya Culture
Biix and ochavario, the tradition of saying goodbye to our departed
How does Janal Pixan or Day of the Dead end in Yucatán? Find out when the souls go back to the under...
