Say It in Maya
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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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…
Continue readingMy 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…
Continue readingIn 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…
Continue readingWhen 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. …
Continue readingIn 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…
Continue readingThe 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…
Continue readingA 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…
Continue readingDuring 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…
Continue readingThe 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….
Continue readingNot 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…
Continue reading“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….
Continue readingIn 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,…
Continue readingAt 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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