Culture and traditions
Torch Runners
If you are in the Yucatán or other parts of Mexico on December 12th, you are likely to come across t...
Culture and traditions
The Virgin of Guadalupe
The Patron Saint of México is the Virgin of Guadalupe. Explore the Nican Mopohua story, the 5 appari...
Maya Culture
Traditional Maya Medicine in Yucatán
Discover the rich tradition of traditional Maya medicine in Yucatán, including herbal remedies and h...
Maya Culture
The Origin of Our Table: The Maya Milpa
The Mayan Milpa: More than a crop, an ancestral vision. Discover the "Mesoamerican triad": corn, bea...
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...
