historic yucatan

Almost a year and six months have passed since that night of March 8, 2022, when the monuments on Paseo de Montejo…

Mérida is known for its rich history in Maya culture and tradition. It was built on the ruins of the ancient Mayan…

With more than 100 years of history, the famous catacombs of Tizimín, in eastern Yucatán, are unique, as there are no others…

Gonzalo Guerrero is a significant figure in the history of the Yucatan Peninsula. Born in Spain in the early 16th century, he…

Huay Chivo is a legendary creature that has been part of the folklore of Mexico for many years. It is said to…

The site currently holds the Casa Montejo Museum, however, during colonial times it was a mansion where Francisco de Montejo lived. Casa…

Merida, Yucatan, (January 8, 2022) .- Last Thursday, December 16, the book “The same silence” by Yucatecan writer Adolfo Calderón Sabido was…

They were terrified of death, but revered and honored their dead; bright colors, corn, and a dog for a quiet and safe…

A wide cultural and artistic offer in Merida, at the “Daniel Ayala Perez” theatre. Dance, theater and circus art are part of…

This beautiful stone crucifix, most likely from the 16th century, is an invaluable piece of early colonial art in the Yucatan given…