Gastronomy
Frozen treats made with typical fruits: the tropical flavors of Yucatán
The culinary treasures of Yucatán: traditional fruit “helados” stand out as a delicious blend of the...
Traditions and Customs
“Confidant” Chairs (Las Sillas Confidentes)
These chairs are called in various ways: “Confidents”, “You and I”, “Lovers” and in more technical c...
Life in Yucatán
A practical guide to tipping in Mérida: When to tip and how much?
If you’re visiting Yucatán and wondering when and how much to tip, and whether it’s mandatory or eve...
Traditions and Customs
Nativity Scenes in Teabo: Creativity and Ingenuity Turned Tradition
Visit Teabo and marvel at the most original and creative nativity scenes in the region, a magical Yu...
Traditions and Customs
Who Keeps the History of a City? Discover Yucatán’s City Chroniclers
¿Ya los conocías? Los cronistas yucatecos son los encargados de preservar la historia del estado, de...
Activities
Hermano Maya: A Mystic, Healing Experience in Izamal
If you’re in Izamal, don’t miss out on Hermano Maya’s sanctuary, a cleansing spiritual experience to...
Activities
Janal Pixan, Day of the Dead or Finados: What’s the Difference?
Have you heard about the Janal Pixan, the Day of the Dead in Yucatán? Is it Janal or Hanal Pixan? Wh...
Gastronomy
Miniature fruit: Yucatecan pumpkin seed marzipan
Everything you need to know about Yucatecan zapotitos or marzipans, what they’re made of, how to mak...
Gastronomy
Yucatecan Chicharra, the best food made of chicharrón
The Yucatecan Chicharra (Pork Belly) with even an entire neighborhood dedicated to this creation, le...
