Traditions and customs

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Journey through the Traditions of Yucatan

The Maya

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Day of the Dead

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Merida Carnival

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El Baile de las Cintas (The Ribbon Dance)

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Traditions and Customs

Hoctún Cemetery, Yucatán: Mexico’s Most Colorful Graveyard

Discover Yucatán's colorful Hoctún Cemetery: vivid tombs, mini replicas, and Mayan tradition. Plan y...
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Traditions and Customs

The Yucatecan Balero: History, Rules, and a Handcrafted Tradition

Discover the history, origins, and tradition of the balero in Yucatán. Learn how to play this iconic...
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Traditions and Customs

Legends of Izamal: History and Myths of the Magical Town

Discover the fascinating legends of Izamal and the story of Don Ramiro Briceño, the custodian of thi...
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Beaches

The Sea Procession of the Virgin of Celestun: Faith & Tradition

Discover the sea procession of the Virgin of Celestun, a moving Yucatan tradition where fishermen's ...
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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...
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Maya Culture

Living Magic: Aluxes

Discover the Alux legend in Yucatan: magical Mayan spirits and guardians. Learn about their traditio...
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