Traditions and customs

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Journey through the Traditions of Yucatan

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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Traditions and Customs

The Virgin of Guadalupe Festival in Mérida, Yucatán: Torches, Faith, and Devotion

Pilgrimage and faith in Mérida: Thousands of torch runners (antorchistas) and guilds celebrate the V...
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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...
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Activities

Ya'axche: a Foodie Adventure

Ya'axche is an ethno-gastronomic center offerig multiple approaches to the most traditional side of ...
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Traditions and Customs

The Real Stroll or Parade of the Souls

Discover how Yucatecan families experience the Janal Pixan and the legend of the "Paseo de las Ánima...
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Gastronomy

An authentic recipe for Yucatán’s mukbilpollo or pib—for beginners

Make your own Pib or Mukbilpollo (Día de Muertos tamal) from scratch: detailed instructions on how t...
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Activities

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

Your guide to enjoying the Festival of Souls 2025 and experiencing Janal Pixan in Mérida. Parades, a...
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