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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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