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...
Maya Culture
Fray Diego de Landa: A Contradiction
Fray Diego de Landa was born in Spain in 1524, and came to Yucatán as a Franciscan monk in 1549. His...
Maya Culture
Maya Legends: The Man Who Sold His Soul
One day, a good man, but unhappy, decided to sell his soul to the devil. He beckoned Kizín, and when...
Maya Culture
Maya Legends: The Princess and the Beetle
This is the legend of a beautiful princess whose hair resembled the wings of a swallow. She was call...
