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 ...
Maya Culture
Traditional Maya Medicine in Yucatán
Discover the rich tradition of traditional Maya medicine in Yucatán, including herbal remedies and h...
Maya Culture
Living Magic: Aluxes
Discover the Alux legend in Yucatan: magical Mayan spirits and guardians. Learn about their traditio...
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...
