Maya Culture
Maya Myths: Lotus Flower
In the deepest part of the Mayab jungle, there used to be a marvellous kingdom, whose prince was nam...
Maya Culture
Maya Migration
Today there are solid networks of Yucatecan Maya migrants that come from Mérida, Oxkutzcab, Cenotill...
Maya Culture
Popular Yucatecan Beliefs, my Chichí's Advice to Good Health
I have many memories of my “chichí” (my grandma, in case you’re unfamiliar with the Maya word) from ...
Maya Culture
The Importance of Mayapán
One of the characteristics that unites the diverse Mesoamerican cultures is the pantheon of gods wit...
Maya Culture
Discover the Maya Underworld
Find out how Xibalbá, the Maya underworld, was understood, organized and populated by different gods...
Maya Culture
Maya Legends about Animals
Animals who can light up their bodies at night, birds who sing like gods, and others who announce om...
Maya Culture
Living Magic: Aluxes
Ever since I was a child, my grandmother told me stories about little elves or spirits, often naught...
Maya Culture
Mérida Nightlife
After dark, Mérida’s nightlife has something for every taste. Our city has a variety of colors, tast...
Maya Culture
The Popol Vuh, the Mayan bible
Explore the rich history and mythology of the Mayan civilization through the Popol Vuh, a vital text...
