Gastronomy The Multiverse of Yucatecan Tamales Discover the variety of Yucatecan tamales beyond the classic pib. Learn the history, ingredients, an...
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...
Gastronomy Yucatecan Pan de Finados: Flavor, History, and Resilience Discover "Pan de Finados," a Yucatecan Day of the Dead tradition. Learn its history, meaning, and un...
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...
Traditions and Customs The 2025 Festival of Souls: A Living Tradition in Mérida From October 25 to November 2, Mérida prepares processions of souls, fairs, art exhibits and plenty ...
Activities Janal Pixan or Day of the Dead Altars in Yucatán A full guide to make your own authentic Janal Pixan altar: what it’s supposed to feature, what it’s ...
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...
Culture and traditions Celebrating Janal Pixan with Kids What to do in Janal Pixan with kids? Learn about all the ways you can enjoy this tradition, from the...
Gastronomy An authentic recipe for Yucatán’s mukbilpollo or pib—for beginners Make your own Pib or Mukbilpollo (Día de Muertos tamal) from scratch: detailed instructions on how t...