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Say It in Maya

19 February, 2021

In Yucatán, it is common to hear Spanish combined with Maya words. “¿Qué pasó, né?,” which is often used as a greeting, is an example of expressions that use both…

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Maya Culture, Who are the maya?

Syncretism in the Puuc: Of Churches and Stellae

23 November, 2020

My love for Maya archaeology stretches back to when I was little and would accompany my father on tours he’d give to American and European visitors. This passion has stayed…

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It's very yucatecan

U Jaanalil Pixanoob: A Tradition with Female Origins

14 October, 2020

In recent months, we have faced challenges that have helped us reassess what’s truly important in our lives, especially the people that are a part of them. We approach the…

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Maya Culture, Who are the maya?

Paper Beats Rock: How the Invention of Paper Boosted Maya Civilization

11 August, 2020

When you think of the Maya civilization what comes to mind? Perhaps you conjure images of an exotic people adorned with feathers and animal skins on the eve of battle. …

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Culture, Maya Culture

A Love Letter to The Maya Civilization

10 August, 2020

In Yucatán, we are proud to be in the constant presence of all that Maya culture has brought to the state. Though much of their knowledge and way of life…

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Who are the maya?

The Origin of Seeds

25 March, 2020

The relationship between farmers and animals has always been complex. In most places, people see the creatures that want to feed off their crops as a major nuisance. But there…

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Destinations, Maya Culture

San Marcelino: A Taste of Rural Tourism

11 March, 2020

A popular concept in the world of travel of late – at least in this part of the world – is something called rural tourism: a direct translation from the…

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Maya Culture, Who are the maya?

The Dream World of the Maya

25 November, 2019

During those first few moments of conscience upon waking up, we’re able to recall our dreams. At this time, we depart the dream realm where we have been traveling throughout…

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Who are the maya?

Knowledge and Legend: The Maya Oral Tradition

4 March, 2019

The Maya culture is still alive and can be found throughout the Yucatán Peninsula, in part of Tabasco and Chiapas, and also outside the country in Guatemala, Belize and Honduras….

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Maya Culture, Who are the maya?

Maya Healing

27 July, 2018

Not long ago I was working in Maya communities located in the southern part of the state on a regular basis and, of course, it changed the way I perceive…

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Letter from the Editor

Letter From the Editor: January 2018

18 January, 2018

“There’s a party goin’ on right here…” (Kool and the Gang) And the song continues, “A celebration to last throughout the years…” This sums up the mood at Yucatán Today….

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Gastronomy, It's very yucatecan

In Yucatán there are several beverages with great tradition, delighting visitors and locals, whether for their ingredients (honey, flowers, corn), the recipe, the technique that is used for their preparation,…

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Archaeological Sites, Travel in yucatan, Traveling & Getting around

Day Trip: Loltún Caves and Uxmal

4 December, 2017

At one hour and a half from Mérida you will find two of the most beautiful treasures from the Yucatán State, I´m talking about the Loltún Caves and the archeological…

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Maya Culture

Say It in Maya

Syncretism in the Puuc: Of Churches and Stellae

U Jaanalil Pixanoob: A Tradition with Female Origins

Paper Beats Rock: How the Invention of Paper Boosted Maya Civilization

A Love Letter to The Maya Civilization

The Origin of Seeds

San Marcelino: A Taste of Rural Tourism

The Dream World of the Maya

Knowledge and Legend: The Maya Oral Tradition

Maya Healing

Letter From the Editor: January 2018

Try Some Regional Liqueurs

Day Trip: Loltún Caves and Uxmal

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