Activities
Janal Pixan or Day of the Dead Altars in Yucatán
A full guide to make your own authentic Janal Pixan altar: what it’s supposed to feature, what it’s ...
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
El Baile de las Cintas (The Ribbon Dance)
Experience El Baile de las Cintas: Yucatán's iconic Ribbon Dance. European origins, Maya roots, and ...
Gastronomy
Frijol con Puerco and Lots of Love
My dish was served. From the broth surfaced dark brown pieces of meat, almost black. They swam in a ...
Traditions and Customs
¡Uay!
Every Yucatecan, regardless of their academic, economic, or cultural level, in the face of any harsh...
Traditions and Customs
Yucatecan Song Museum
Explore the Museo de la Canción Yucateca in La Mejorada, a unique tribute to Yucatecan music legends...
Maya Culture
The Maya Sacred Trees
Discover Yucatán's sacred trees: from the ceiba and chicle to the legend of chechén and chaká. Explo...
Life in Yucatán
The Origin of Construction Workers’ Day: The Foundations of a Celebration
Bricklayer's Day in Mexico: Origin of the Holy Cross, its pre-Hispanic meaning, and how bricklayers ...
Maya Culture
The Enduring Legacy of Maya Shamans
Don Idelfonso, a Mayan shaman from Chacsinkín, has dedicated his life to learning the language of th...
