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...
Towns of Yucatán
The Sweetest Event: Orange Fair in Oxkutzcab
Taste the Feria de la Naranja in Oxkutzcab, featuring intricate fruit displays, local produce, cultu...
Maya Culture
The Fascinating History of Chewing Gum, From Maya Chicle to Today
You've tried all kinds of chewing gum, with various flavors, colors, and smells. But, did you know t...
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...
Maya Culture
Traditional Maya Medicine in Yucatán
Discover the rich tradition of traditional Maya medicine in Yucatán, including herbal remedies and h...
Life in Yucatán
The White Gold of Xtampú: A Salt Worker’s Tale
Explore Yucatán's ancient Xtampú salt pans, where Don José the salt worker shares his tales of tradi...
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 ...
Life in Yucatán
Brick by Brick: The Legacy of a Yucatecan Mason
Moisés Tun: A Yucatecan bricklayer, his legacy brick by brick. Hard work, family, and the passion fo...
Activities
The Sea and Its Legacy: The Life of a Fisherman
Fishing Life in Dzilam de Bravo: Discover the Sea & its Legacy. Adventures, Challenges, and the Magi...
