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...
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
Living Magic: Aluxes
Discover the Alux legend in Yucatan: magical Mayan spirits and guardians. Learn about their traditio...
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...
Maya Culture
A House for an Alux
Discover the mystery of Alux houses in Yucatan: small Mayan shrines for mischievous sprites that pro...
Traditions and Customs
The Legend of Wáay Kot, the Witch Bird
Discover the legend of Wáay Kot, the Maya witch bird of Yaxcabá. Explore the real history and supern...
