On January 17, 2020, The Yucatán Times published an article by Dr. Jorge Victoria Ojeda on the origin of the name “Yucatán.” …
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5 awesome things to do in Yucatan on Sunday – Part 2
The state of Yucatan is a place where you will find all kinds of awesome things to do. Our coastal region is…
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The Yucatan Peninsula is a vast coastal region filled with tropical beaches, spectacular wildlife, ancient Mayan ruins, picturesque villages, and amazing outdoor…
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Mayan medicine in danger of extinction
YAXCABA, Yucatán (El Universal) – Due to transculturation and the use of new technologies, the traditional practice of Mayan doctors could disappear…
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Did you know that back in the 1860s, France And America Almost Went To War Over Mexico?
America wanted an end to European meddling in North America. The continued presence of a handpicked French puppet emperor in Mexico, which…
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Yucatan, the state that was twice an independent country
You’ve probably heard that Yucatan has its own flag because it was once an independent country, but did you know that this…
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Malinche’s story can be interpreted in different ways. She has been known as the mother of Mexico, and even Mexico’s Eve (the son…
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Take a closer look at the Chicxulub Crater global extinction event
For the first time, a timeline reveals what happened in the minutes and hours after the asteroid crash that killed the dinosaurs.…
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Disturbing Mayan deities associated with death and war
The Mayan civilization and culture are amongst the most interesting in history, but equally disturbing and mysterious. Mayas are known for their advanced…
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The oldest book written in the American Continent Is a Mayan guide to Astronomy
As the Mayan civilization was in decline, a diligent scribe was working on the oldest book created in the Americas: the Grolier…