Activities
Birding in Valladolid
We take you to meet Ichi, a local guide from Valladolid who is showing people from all over the worl...
Art, crafts, and culture in Yucatán
Ko’ox Túukul Ko’ox Boom: José Chi Dzul's contemporary art workshop in Dzan
Discover José Chi Dzul’s workshop in Dzan: contemporary art with Mayan roots, spice pigments, and op...
Maya Culture
The Burning of the Boxita in Hunucma: Afro-Yucatecan Tradition
Discover the burning of the "Boxita" in Hunucmá, a fascinating tradition that unites Afro-descendant...
Activities
The Trova Route in Mérida
Explore the musical heritage of Mérida through the trova genre, from famous musicians to iconic venu...
Maya Culture
Bacila Tzek Uc
Bacila Tzek Uc (1928–2025): Honoring the legendary Maya midwife of Yucatan. Discover her ancestral w...
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 ...
Legends and leaders
Señora Homa, Hotel Casa San Ángel
I've always loved Casa San Angel and its adjoining restaurant, Tala. It's just one of those places t...
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...
Art, crafts, and culture in Yucatán
Conchi León: The Most Powerful Mestiza in Yucatecan Theater
Conchi León, a Yucatecan playwright, transforms regional theater with powerful stories. Her work giv...
