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...
Gastronomy All about Pib, a traditional Yucatecan Day of the Dead dish Everything there is to know about this delicious Yucatecan dish, a staple of the Janal Pixan season:...
Maya Culture The Authentic Practices of Days of Finados or Janal Pixan Learn the traditions of the Maya on Days of Finados, the true purpose of altars and offerings, and t...