Traditions and Customs
The Tradition of La Rama
Get to know one of the most fun traditions in Yucatán to make the most of your time during your stay...
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
How to fully enjoy the 2025 Kings’ Fair in Tizimín
Get ready for the Feria de Reyes de Tizimín, one of the biggest celebrations in Yucatán. Enjoy tradi...
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...
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...
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...
