Maya Culture
A House for an Alux
Discover the mystery of Alux houses in Yucatan: small Mayan shrines for mischievous sprites that pro...
Maya Culture
The Burning of the Boxita in Hunucma: Afro-Yucatecan Tradition
Descubre la quema de la Boxita en Hunucmá, una fascinante tradición que une la herencia afrodescendi...
Traditions and Customs
Juul nikte’: A Shower of May Flowers for Our Lady of Tetiz
Discover the Festival of the Virgin of Tetiz and the Julnikte’: the ancestral Mayan offering of Mayf...
Traditions and Customs
Kinchil and its Guilds: Living Traditions of Western Yucatan
Explore Kinchil, Yucatan: the faith of the Christ of Love, traditional guilds, the Pig's Head dance,...
Traditions and Customs
Teabo and Chumayel: Two Towns United by Faith and History
Explore the brotherhood of Chumayel and Teabo in Yucatan. Discover the history of the miraculous Chr...
Traditions and Customs
Birinxiich': The Sacred and Festive Drink of Chumayel, Yucatan
Discover birinxiich', the ritual drink of Chumayel, Yucatan. Learn about its history, ingredients, a...
Culture
Good Friday Traditions: The Kuuch Kruus of Maní
Experience the Kuuch Kruus in Maní, Yucatán: a powerful Good Friday ritual where penitents carry a 9...
Activities
Holy Week and Easter in Yucatán
The week leading up to Easter, known in English as Holy Week, is called “Semana Santa” in Latin Amer...
Maya Culture
An Easter Tradition: The Chuuk Jeel in Dzitás
Discover Chuuk Jeel in Dzitás, Yucatán: a unique Easter tradition with ritual dances, sacred balché,...
