Maya Culture
A bone-chilling legend: The Xcabachén cenote in Maní
Deep dive to the legend of the cenote Xcabachén, in Maní, a sacred destination that hides the last o...
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...
Traditions and Customs
Who Keeps the History of a City? Discover Yucatán’s City Chroniclers
¿Ya los conocías? Los cronistas yucatecos son los encargados de preservar la historia del estado, de...
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...
Activities
Hermano Maya: A Mystic, Healing Experience in Izamal
If you’re in Izamal, don’t miss out on Hermano Maya’s sanctuary, a cleansing spiritual experience to...
Maya Culture
Janal Pixan celebrations in Yucatán villages: Xocén and Tabi
Join us to learn how Janal Pixan is celebrated in Xocén and Tabi, two towns with very different trad...
Activities
Janal Pixan, Day of the Dead or Finados: What’s the Difference?
Have you heard about the Janal Pixan, the Day of the Dead in Yucatán? Is it Janal or Hanal Pixan? Wh...
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...
