Traditions and customs

Explore the rich traditions and customs of the world. Discover stories, rituals and festivities.

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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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Discover Yucatecan culture

Gastronomy

Miniature fruit: Yucatecan pumpkin seed marzipan

Everything you need to know about Yucatecan zapotitos or marzipans, what they’re made of, how to mak...
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Maya Culture

Yucatecan Embroidery: Heritage and Maya Identity

The beautiful heritage of embroidery: techniques, stories, and craftsmanship throughout the whole st...
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Gastronomy

Yucatecan Chicharra, the best food made of chicharrón

The Yucatecan Chicharra (Pork Belly) with even an entire neighborhood dedicated to this creation, le...
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Traditions and Customs

The Royal Road to Campeche, Traveling Before Highways

There were no kilometers, and it could take up to 5 days to get there, but it was quite an experienc...
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Maya Culture

The Legend of The Cocay (Kóokay or Firefly)

Have you seen lights flying through the Yucatan grass? They are fireflies or Cocay and there is a le...
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Activities

The Handmade Bullrings in Tixkokob, Yucatán

Traditional Yucatecan festivals include the construction of “bullrings” made of wood; Discover how t...
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