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...
Maya Culture
The Alux's Revenge: A Haunting Yucatecan Maya Tale
Discover the haunting Maya legend of the Alux of Tabi: a sacred pact made in a cenote, betrayal, and...
Maya Culture
Aluxes: Guardians of Maya Lore, Myths & Field Tales
Discover Maya aluxes—tiny guardians of fields and cenotes. Explore myths, offerings, and real tales ...
Maya Culture
Yucatecan Legends in the News: The Spirits That "Lose" You
Myth or reality? Discover Yucatan legends that hit the news: real accounts of people lost to aluxes,...
Maya Culture
La Xtabay: A Yucatecan Legend and Cautionary Tale
Explore the enchanting Maya legend of Xtabay, a mystical figure who seduces lost men and reveals the...
Traditions and Customs
Legends of Izamal: History and Myths of the Magical Town
Discover the fascinating legends of Izamal and the story of Don Ramiro Briceño, the custodian of thi...
Activities
Back to Life at Night Through Ecos de Uxmal Video Mapping
The new video mapping show “Ecos de Uxmal" finally does justice to this archaeological site, it's sp...
Legends from the Mayab
A Yucatecan Legend: The Wild Sinsimito
Discover the Maya legend of Sinsimito, the wild guardian of the Mayan jungle with backward feet. Exp...
Legends from the Mayab
The Stories Behind the Tunnels in Mérida's Centro
Are there secret tunnels under Mérida’s Centro? Discover Maya mysteries, pirate lore, and colonial h...
