Art & Culture

Markets and Fairs: from Pre-Hispanic Mexico to Modern Times

Markets and Fairs: from Pre-Hispanic Mexico to Modern Times

Imagine arriving at an open air plaza, stopping a moment to observe the scene in front of you: people circulating…
The Riviera Maya Film Festival Returns to Playa

The Riviera Maya Film Festival Returns to Playa

On Friday, June 24 the Riviera Maya Film Festival returned to Playa del Carmen and Cancun for its fifth edition.…
Maya Almighty: Kukulcan

Maya Almighty: Kukulcan

The worship of the Feathered Snake is present in most of the cultures in Mesoamerica, and it is one of…
Pirates, Mangroves and the Color Blue

Pirates, Mangroves and the Color Blue

The Pueblo Mágico of Bacalar may seem like a sleepy little coastal town, but it has a violent and tumultuous…
Maya Almighty: Ah Puch, God of The Death

Maya Almighty: Ah Puch, God of The Death

People in the Yucatan Peninsula still maintain many of the traditions of their ancestors. The most transcendent aspect remaining is,…
The Legend of the Aluxes

The Legend of the Aluxes

Do you dare to ignore a mystical creatures´ demand for respect? A fairytale or not, legends say it may be…
The Legend of Xtabay If Looks Could Kill

The Legend of Xtabay If Looks Could Kill

Gentleman, don’t be fooled by her good looks. As you will soon learn, not everything is as it appears! Legends…
Nao de China

Nao de China

Also known as the Manila Galleon, these ships sailed between China and Mexico, bringing silk, spices, and an influx of…
Maya Almighty: Chaac

Maya Almighty: Chaac

The worship of water has always been one of the most important and common features in every culture and today…
Maya Almighty Yum Kaax: God Of Wildlife

Maya Almighty Yum Kaax: God Of Wildlife

Meet the Maya protector of the jungle Yum Kaax was the son of Itzamná and Ixchel and one of the…
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