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“Variety’s the very spice of life, that gives it all it’s flavour.” – William Cowper Ah, variety! It seems to be more and more elusive these days. Although we…
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“The more you celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.” – Oprah Winfrey Celebration: that’s exactly what’s on our mind this month. January 15 marks…
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Have you ever considered spending a weekend around Valladolid? Yucatán’s second city has so much to do and see that a weekend isn’t, in truth, enough time to really see…
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Monday Are you ready for a week in Yucatán? Discover Mérida’s Centro Histórico and the charm of colonial architecture in buildings like the Catedral de San Ildefonso, Casa Montejo, and…
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1. As every year, we begin our New Year’s resolutions and one of the most popular by far has to be working out. How about mixing things up a bit…
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“Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” Martin Luther King Jr. The past 12 months have presented…
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Crocodiles will begin courting between December and the end of January in Yucatán and you may be surprised to learn how tender this interaction is. Crocodiles are highly intelligent and…
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Paloma van den Akker found a flash of inspiration in Yucatán. The state’s flora and fauna, vibrant colors and local techniques, the Toloks in front of her home, the flamingos…
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Picture yourself biking around the Milpa. The breeze and the sun brush your face and you hear a toucan singing above you. Your guide points to the different species of…
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Hanal Pixán in Yucatán is considered one of the most distinctive times of the year. During this Maya festivity, we’re accustomed to celebrating big time. We love participating in the…
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Right about now we should be getting excited about Hanal Pixán. In case you’re not sure, Hanal Pixán is the Yucatecan equivalent of Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead)….
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1. Between October 31 and November 2, Yucatán celebrates Hanal Pixán. Get everything ready and prepare your own altar to enjoy this tradition at home. 2. Migratory birds start visiting…
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Monday Stay at Villa Octavia and walk down the streets of Centro to see the city. Have a bite at Manjar Blanco, in front of Parque Santa Ana, and…
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In any community there are people who avoid each other because of unresolved conflicts or incompatibilities. But on special occasions in a Maya village, when someone kills a pig, it’s…
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October. We have finally picked the last of the beach sand from our scalps and nether regions, the kids are back to school – although this year they’re at learning…
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September 27 is World Tourism Day and although 2020 has hit this industry hard, the people that are a part of it continue to improve their practices while they patiently…
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A bit like their human counterparts, after a summer of flying, flirting, mating, and watching their young grow up in the USA and Canada, over 4 billion birds of over…
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What would you say if I told you that, contrary to popular belief, Yucatán has seasons? I know you’re hesitating, but hear me out. When it comes to southeastern…
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September 15, 2020, marks the 100th anniversary of the Old Central Railway Station and the Rendón Peniche Sanatorium. Both these buildings are located in the northwest area of Mérida’s Centro…
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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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