Maya Culture
The Authentic Practices of Days of Finados or Janal Pixan
Learn the traditions of the Maya on Days of Finados, the true purpose of altars and offerings, and t...
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...
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
Janal Pixan celebrations in Yucatán villages: Xocén and Tabi
Join us to learn how Janal Pixan is celebrated in Xocén and Tabi, two towns with very different trad...
Maya Culture
Yucatecan “Soul Food” for Janal Pixan
Something that definitely brings us joy are the traditional dishes of this season and the Hanal Pixá...
Maya Culture
A Festival of Life and Death in Pomuch, Campeche
Experience the fascinating funeral traditions of Pomuch, Campeche, where human remains are treated w...
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
The Books of Chilam Balam: Literary Treasure of the Maya
Discover the Books of Chilam Balam: sacred Maya manuscripts preserving history, astronomy, medicine,...
