The Aluxes of Yesterday and Today
An Alux. How do you explain to a child what an Alux is? Or who the Aluxes are? I try to find an answer for two little girls with Yucatecan…
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An Alux. How do you explain to a child what an Alux is? Or who the Aluxes are? I try to find an answer for two little girls with Yucatecan…
Continue readingElegance is a key element of Yucatecan culture. It comes across through the big houses adorning Paseo de Montejo, through the dishes served at the best restaurants in the Península,…
Continue readingIn Yucatán, every punishing heatwave brings a promise: the arrival of the rainy season. And with this, the countryside becomes more vibrant, the sound of birds singing is everywhere, and…
Continue readingYucatán is a state full of color, and it shows; for example, on our very traditional garments. The Yucatecan Hipiles are perfect to fight the heat, as they are light…
Continue readingIn México, Tianguis (street markets) have been around since pre-Hispanic times; the word itself comes from the Náhuatl tiyānquiztli, which means…market. Even though bartering is mostly a thing of the…
Continue readingNow that the hot season is upon us, there are more opportunities to enjoy something sweet, natural, delicious, and healthy! There is an abundant variety of seasonal fruits that grow…
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