Traditions and customs

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The Mayans

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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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Activities

Dzilam de Bravo: “The Best Carnival on the Yucatecan Coast”

Descubre el Carnaval de Dzilam de Bravo: famosos "animales" gigantes de 6 metros, desfiles monumenta...
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Activities

How to Enjoy the 2026 Mérida Carnival—And Live to Tell

Mérida Carnival 2026 Guide: dates, parade schedules at Xmatkuil, and survival tips to enjoy the part...
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How Are the Carnaval de Mérida’s Costumes Made?

Meet designer and costume designer Gilmer Erguera who has been behind the costumes of the Mérida Car...
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Oxkutzcab, the Carnival of Xtoles and Colors

The night of the Xtoles is one of the most anticipated Carnival celebrations in Oxkutzcab. Dressing ...
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Culture

Jacarandoso: Mérida’s Carnaval Icon

Jacarandoso became the key figure in the yearly celebrations. His troupes were known for having more...
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Traditions and Customs

The Traditional Ribbon Troupe and Dance of the Xtoles of Yaxcabá

Discover the Dance of the Xtoles in Yaxcabá, Yucatán: a Mayan Carnival tradition that survives throu...
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