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 ...
Gastronomy
Traditional Janal Pixan Food: What Goes on a Yucatecan Altar
Discover traditional Janal Pixan foods in Yucatán: pib, xe'ek', atole nuevo, and authentic altar dis...
Culture
Muxupip, Yucatan: Land of the Mariachi and Its History
Discover Muxupip, the Yucatan town where mariachi takes root. Learn about its history, Don Chinobel'...
Gastronomy
Art of Traditional Yucatecan Cuisine: Techniques & Flavors
Explore traditional Yucatecan cuisine: Maya cooking techniques like píib and k'óoben, ancestral reca...
Traditions and Customs
The 2026 Festival of Souls: A Living Tradition in Mérida
From October 24 to November 2, 2026, Mérida prepares processions of souls, fairs, art exhibits, and ...
Activities
How to Enjoy Mérida's Festival of Souls 2026… and Live to Tell
Your guide to enjoying the Festival of Souls 2026 and experiencing Janal Pixan in Mérida. Parades, a...
Gastronomy
Pibinal: Traditional Maya Pit-Cooked Corn
Discover pibinal, the traditional Maya corn pit-cooked underground. Learn its history, origins, anci...
Traditions and Customs
Hoctún Cemetery, Yucatán: Mexico’s Most Colorful Graveyard
Discover Yucatán's colorful Hoctún Cemetery: vivid tombs, mini replicas, and Mayan tradition. Plan y...
Traditions and Customs
The Yucatecan Balero: History, Rules, and a Handcrafted Tradition
Discover the history, origins, and tradition of the balero in Yucatán. Learn how to play this iconic...
