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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Gastronomy

Traditional Janal Pixan Food: What Goes on a Yucatecan Altar

Discover traditional Janal Pixan foods in Yucatán: pib, xe'ek', atole nuevo, and authentic altar dis...
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Culture

Muxupip, Yucatan: Land of the Mariachi and Its History

Discover Muxupip, the Yucatan town where mariachi takes root. Learn about its history, Don Chinobel'...
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Gastronomy

Art of Traditional Yucatecan Cuisine: Techniques & Flavors

Explore traditional Yucatecan cuisine: Maya cooking techniques like píib and k'óoben, ancestral reca...
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Activities

How to Enjoy Mérida's Festival of Souls 2026… and Live to Tell

Your guide to enjoying the Festival of Souls 2026 and experiencing Janal Pixan in Mérida. Parades, a...
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Gastronomy

Pibinal: Traditional Maya Pit-Cooked Corn

Discover pibinal, the traditional Maya corn pit-cooked underground. Learn its history, origins, anci...
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Traditions and Customs

The 2026 Festival of Souls: A Living Tradition in Mérida

From October 24 to November 2, 2026, Mérida prepares processions of souls, fairs, art exhibits, and ...
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