Art & Culture
Markets and Fairs: from Pre-Hispanic Mexico to Modern Times
July 6, 2016
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
July 6, 2016
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
July 6, 2016
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
June 8, 2016
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
June 8, 2016
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
June 8, 2016
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
June 8, 2016
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
May 18, 2016
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
May 18, 2016
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
May 4, 2016
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…