Maya Culture
Who Were the Ancient Maya and Why Have They Remained Steeped in Mystery?
Discover the fascinating history of the ancient Maya: their pyramids, writing, calendars, rituals, a...
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
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...
Maya Culture
Millennial Pok Ta Pok
Discover Pok Ta Pok, the ancient Maya ball game. Witness this sacred, pre-Columbian ritual of honor,...
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...
Maya Culture
Memory Preserved in Flavor: Yucatán’s Traditional Cooks
Discover K'óoben in Maní: Doña Martha Pat Cetina's kitchen. Ancestral Yucatecan flavors, heritage, a...
Maya Culture
Honey: Yucatán’s Liquid Gold
Yucatán's "liquid gold" honey: ancient Maya heritage, leading national production. Discover unique f...
Activities
Underneath the Surface: Urban Archaeology in Mérida
Discover the Mayan secrets of Mérida, built upon the ancient city of T'hó. Explore vestiges in churc...
Maya Culture
Pok Ta Pok, the Enigmatic Ritual “Sport” of the Maya
Known in Yucatán as Pok Ta Pok, the Mesoamerican ball game is a ritual sport played since at least 1...
