Traditions and Customs
The Virgin of Guadalupe Festival in Mérida, Yucatán: Torches, Faith, and Devotion
Pilgrimage and faith in Mérida: Thousands of torch runners (antorchistas) and guilds celebrate the V...
Activities
Who are the Guadalupe Antorchistas?
What’s with all the runners on Mexican streets and roads? Learn about the origin of this massive pil...
Activities
Ya'axche: a Foodie Adventure
Ya'axche is an ethno-gastronomic center offerig multiple approaches to the most traditional side of ...
Traditions and Customs
The Real Stroll or Parade of the Souls
Discover how Yucatecan families experience the Janal Pixan and the legend of the "Paseo de las Ánima...
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...
Activities
How to Enjoy Mérida's Festival of Souls… and Live to Tell
Your guide to enjoying the Festival of Souls 2025 and experiencing Janal Pixan in Mérida. Parades, a...
Gastronomy
Yucatecan Pan de Finados: Flavor, History, and Resilience
Discover "Pan de Finados," a Yucatecan Day of the Dead tradition. Learn its history, meaning, and un...
Traditions and Customs
The Wildflowers of Yucatán: The Stars of the Day of the Dead
Wildflowers of Yucatán: protagonists on the Janal Pixan altars. Discover the flowers that give color...
Traditions and Customs
The 2025 Festival of Souls: A Living Tradition in Mérida
From October 25 to November 2, Mérida prepares processions of souls, fairs, art exhibits and plenty ...
