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...
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 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 Maya Myths: Lotus Flower Discover the Maya legend of Chacdziedzib and Nicté-Há. A tragic tale of love, sacred cenotes, and th...
Maya Culture The Maya Language Lives On This magazine can’t have a section called “Who are the Maya” without mentioning the peninsular Maya ...