The celebration of Three Kings Day, every January 6, is one of the most deeply rooted traditions in Mexico, and Yucatán is…
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The Auto de Fe of Maní, Yucatán, 1562: A dark chapter of colonial history
July 12, 1562, marked a significant and tragic episode in the history of the Yucatan Peninsula: the Maní auto de fe. This…
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The traditional Rex Cinema in the Santiago neighborhood will reopen its doors in 2025
The Rex Cinema located in the Santiago neighborhood in downtown Mérida has been sporting a renovated façade for days. According to what…
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Cabañuelas, an ancient method of climate prediction that begins on the first day of the year
Despite the technological advance of our era, cabañuelas, a pre-Hispanic climate prediction method, continue to be used in Mayan communities in Yucatan…
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Reconnecting Yucatecan Families: Utilizing PeopleFinder.info for Genealogical Research
The Yucatán Peninsula is an intricate interlacement of historical, cultural, and traditional importance. Most of the families here are very proud of…
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Cordemex: The rise and fall of the henequen giant of Yucatán
Thousands of people, locals, and foreigners go every day, especially during the Christmas shopping season, to stores like Costco, Chedraui Selecto, and…
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The dance that protects Baby Jesus, a current tradition in rural Yucatán
The community of Chikindzonot, located in eastern Yucatán, Mexico, preserves an ancestral tradition known as the Dance of “Los Señores” (The Lords)…
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Chichén Itzá receives visitor number two million two hundred thousand!
On Thursday, December 26, 2024, Chichén Itzá, one of the most visited archaeological sites in Mexico, welcomed its 2,200,000th visitor. This honor…
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Handmade toys, an option to give as a gift this Christmas
Given the dominance of touch screens and cutting-edge video games, there is a corner where time seems to stop: stores that offer…
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Sisal, Yucatán: The port that marked a golden era in the history of henequén
Located on the northwest coast of Yucatán, the port of Sisal was the most important commercial hub in the region during the…