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
Ancient Maya Theater and the Traditional Pig’s Head Dance
Discover the roots of Maya theater and the Pig’s Head dance. Explore how ancient rituals evolved int...
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...
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...
