Culture and traditions
January 6, 1542: The Day Mérida Was Founded... But the Conquest Went On
Learn about the foundation of Merida on January 6, 1542. Discover the Mayan resistance, the Montejo ...
Destinations
Convents of Yucatán: History, Faith, and Colonial Architecture
Discover Yucatán’s impressive colonial convents: from Saint Bernardino in Valladolid to Saint Anthon...
Magic Towns
The Profanation of the San Servacio Church in Valladolid: A Bloody Secret
Discover the bloody secret of the Church of San Servacio in Valladolid: a double homicide that force...
Beaches
The Progreso Lighthouse: A Key Piece in Yucatán’s History
Discover the history of the iconic Progreso Lighthouse, a key symbol of identity and a vital guide f...
Destinations
The Cathedral of San Ildefonso: An Icon of Mérida
Discover the history and architecture of Mérida's Cathedral, the first one on mainland America. Lear...
Towns of Yucatán
Umán’s “Unfinished One”: The Mystery of the Parish of Saint Francis of Assisi
Discover "The Unfinished," the mysterious parish of Umán. Its unique design and a history of bad luc...
Maya Culture
The Caste War, or Maya Social War, of Yucatán
Discover the Yucatan Caste War (1847-1901): a Maya struggle for freedom and land, a key event in the...
Culture
Visions of the Past: a Visit to the Fototeca Pedro Guerra
Mérida film photography journey with a vintage Rolleicord, inspired by Mariana Yampolsky. Exploring ...
Activities
Centuries of History in Casa Montejo
La Casa de Montejo, built between 1542 and 1549 by the orders of Don Francisco de Montejo, conqueror...
