Traditions and Customs
The hipil: What it is, how to wear it, and how to buy it
Learn the history and meaning of the Yucatecan hipil. Combine it, take care of it and always look el...
Traditions and Customs
Nativity Scenes in Teabo: Creativity and Ingenuity Turned Tradition
Visit Teabo and marvel at the most original and creative nativity scenes in the region, a magical Yu...
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
Yucatecan Embroidery: Heritage and Maya Identity
The beautiful heritage of embroidery: techniques, stories, and craftsmanship throughout the whole st...
Traditions and Customs
The 2024 Festival of Souls: Mérida’s Day of the Dead activities
From October 25 to November 2, Mérida prepares processions of souls, fairs, art exhibits and plenty ...
Gastronomy
An authentic recipe for Yucatán’s mukbilpollo or pib—for beginners
Make your own Pib or Mukbilpollo (Día de Muertos tamal) from scratch: detailed instructions on how t...
Traditions and Customs
Yucatán’s most iconic handcrafts: artisan towns
If you want to take a little piece of Yucatán home, find out which villages specialize in making ham...
Beaches
When Faith Meets the Sea: the Pilgrimage of the Black Christ of Sisal
Are you familiar with Sisal’s most spectacular tradition? Learn about a unique event that blends fai...
Traditions and Customs
Who Keeps the History of a City? Discover Yucatán’s City Chroniclers
¿Ya los conocías? Los cronistas yucatecos son los encargados de preservar la historia del estado, de...
