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Fragrant and tangy, Yucatecan cuisine delights the palate with flavors unique to the region. The distinct regional cuisine of Yucatan state incorporates many of the ingredients traditionally used in Mayan cooking including corn, chocolate, wild turkey, squash, chiles, and tomatoes, with European ingredients such as pork and oranges from the Spanish and Edam cheese from…

Vaquerias are traditional feasts and celebrations of music and dance unique to Yucatán. The traditional Vaqueria Feast is influenced by the traditions of the both the indigenous Maya and the Spanish and is usually held in honor of the patron saint of a village or hacienda (plantation). The fiesta typically lasts for several days and…

The haciendas henequeneras (henequen plantations) in the state of Yucatan first emerged in the 17th century as family-owned cattle ranches, farming and manufacturing centers that produced products for export, before later converting to henequen production. https://www.instagram.com/p/BEezMGmyG-x/?tagged=henequen   Henequen is a type of agave plant that grows extensively in the Yucatan region. Henequen was first discovered…

It is located on the southern side of the main square and was built by Priest Francisco Hernandez on March 24, 1545. In 1705 it was demolished by appointment of Bishop Pedro de los Rios Reyes, after the desecration of such sacred building, in the so called “Crime of Mayors.” In 1706 it was restored…

This is one of the most important and majestic buildings of Mesoamerica. It is located on the plateau of the greatest hill of the city of Izamal. You can visit it by going up one of the three ramps built on the sides. The main ramp is of one piece and it finishes at the…

The Cathedral was built 19 years after Merida was founded in 1561. By appointment of King Philip II, from Spain, the Cathedral was dedicated to honor San Ildefonso, archbishop of Toledo. It is the first cathedral built mainland in America. The Cathedral architectural style is Moorish in the towers, and in the interior and the…

It was built between 1543 and 1549 by Francisco de Montejo y Leon “El Mozo” by appointment of his father, in order to provide a home for the Spanish conquerors. https://www.instagram.com/p/BJBCNR4AHHI/?tagged=casademontejo   https://www.instagram.com/p/BIQrWQSAoAO/?tagged=casademontejo   The main façade, which has not been altered, is considered the most valuable jewel of the art and civil plateresque architecture…

This magnificent building had its precedent headquarters on the Royal Houses, colonial government place. It served both as office for administrative and government business, as well as bedrooms for the official representatives of the Crown. Once independence was consumed the place was called Government Palace, and in the late XIX century the old building was…

Chichén Itzá es un vestigio de la cultura Maya y uno de los principales sitios arqueológicos prehispánicos. Se localiza al oriente del estado de Yucatán. https://www.instagram.com/p/BIpoZ1HA4XZ/?tagged=chichenitza En el sitio maya más conocido como Chichén Itzá, donde uno no se puede perder la pirámide principal de “El Castillo”. Este último tiene una característica muy notable. Es…

En el post Aventura en Yucatán te dimos una serie de actividades llenas de adrenalina que no debes de perderte en tu visita a Yucatán, ahora te traemos 9 aventuras al aire libre que son imprescindibles en este bello Estado. 1.- Baño Maya Adiós a esos costosos spas y tratamientos de belleza. La naturaleza de este…

Yucatan has a vast history of churches and former convents. We want to let you know about the seven you simply cannot miss. OXKUTZCAB: San Francisco de Asis Former Convent https://www.instagram.com/p/BEho5ouCImp/?tagged=oxkutzcab%20 https://www.instagram.com/p/BDhKQqTgXI7/ ACANCEH: Lady of the Nativity and the Chapel of the Virgin of Guadalupe (Convent Route Tour) https://www.instagram.com/p/5f5Qkvl7RY/?tagged=iglesiasyucatan UMAN: San Francisco de Asis Parish https://www.instagram.com/p/BGCubIsGDT4/…

  YUCATAN REGIONAL MUSEUM “CANTON PALACE” https://www.instagram.com/p/BDWRCx8jqpL/?tagged=palaciocanton https://www.instagram.com/p/BHOShvJB8aj/?tagged=palaciocanton   MACAY MUSEUM https://www.instagram.com/p/BII3FC3AHts/?tagged=macay https://www.instagram.com/p/BDKDnccM_uH/?tagged=macay   MUSEUM OF YUCATECAN SONG https://www.instagram.com/p/BD1TNyDGpd9/?tagged=trovayucateca https://www.instagram.com/p/9sUF6NjV0M/?tagged=trovayucateca FOLK ART MUSEUM “CASA MOLINA” https://www.instagram.com/p/BI0acxHDoAS/?tagged=casamolina MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF MERIDA https://www.instagram.com/p/3kBectJWuw/?tagged=museodelaciudaddemerida https://www.instagram.com/p/BDrQLMBuL2v/?tagged=museodelaciudaddemerida