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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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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Gastronomy

Yucatecan Pan de Finados: Flavor, History, and Resilience

Discover "Pan de Finados," a Yucatecan Day of the Dead tradition. Learn its history, meaning, and un...
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Traditions and Customs

The Wildflowers of Yucatán: The Stars of the Day of the Dead

Wildflowers of Yucatán: protagonists on the Janal Pixan altars. Discover the flowers that give color...
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Traditions and Customs

The 2025 Festival of Souls: A Living Tradition in Mérida

From October 25 to November 2, Mérida prepares processions of souls, fairs, art exhibits and plenty ...
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Gastronomy

Yucatán's Gastronomic Stops: Dishes Worth the Trip

Travel through Yucatán by its flavors. Discover iconic dishes from each region: poc chuc in Maní, hu...
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Activities

Janal Pixan or Day of the Dead Altars in Yucatán

A full guide to make your own authentic Janal Pixan altar: what it’s supposed to feature, what it’s ...
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