Meet the Chelemeras: The Maya Women Who Restore Mangroves in Mexico’s YucatánInternationally hailed, the reforestation project run by 14 women targets these life-sheltering, shoreline-protecting ecosystems.

Melipona honey: The ancient Mayan elixir facing extinctionDespite the fact that more popular European pollinators are where the money is, Yaxcabá, Yucatán breeders keep an ancient tradition alive.

Las Amazonas de Yaxunah are women warriors of Mexican softballAn all-women Indigenous softball team from Yucatán has rebelled against local stereotypes to become a regional beacon in the sport.

When Zapatista rebels opened their borders to backpackersMark Viales was there in 2019 when the EZLN gave outsiders a rare peek into their communities to mark the 1994 uprising's 25th anniversary.

How did the ancient Maya build their pyramids?For years, the Maya civilization built majestic cities and towering pyramids in a hostile jungle habitat. Did they do it with pure manpower?

Top 5 secret cenotes close to Chichén ItzáYucatán's famous sinkholes draw visitors from around the world: here are five cenotes off the beaten path.

Morocco with arms wide openBy Mark Viales A seed of multiculturalism, where the sands of time empty endlessly into the Saharan basin, carrying with them memories of a distant past, therein lies Al Maghreb, the North African …

Fascinating El Palmar Nature Reserve In Yucatan, MexicoEl Palmar Nature Reserve in Yucatan is a unique biosphere, covering almost 48,000 hectares that boasts hundreds of species of birds and aquatic life.

Artist rediscovers mysterious recipe for ancient ‘Maya Blue’ dyeAn indigenous sculptor in Yucatán has recreated a forgotten Maya process for creating a resilient blue pigment found at Chichén Itzá.

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The Maya Women Beating Malnutrition and Becoming EntrepreneursA project in southern Mexico promotes land ownership and local food production.

Field of dreams: How an Indigenous softball team captured Mexico’s heartThe softball team Las Amazonas de Yaxunah has defied gender stereotypes to become a national phenomenon in Mexico.

Yucatán youth enlist elders to keep traditional Maya medicine alive Don Manuel's knowledge of ancient Mayan remedies is being preserved for future generations thanks to a group of determined college students.

In Yucatán, teachers prepare small villages for a big train's changesAs the Maya Train promises a wave of tourism, villages near Chichén Itzá rush to keep their language and Indigenous traditions alive.

Were cenotes used for sacrifices?The true significance of cenotes for the ancient Maya is shrouded in mystery. Gruesome evidence points toward a ritual past.

Top 5 melipona honey skincare and beauty productsMelipona not only hydrates and moisturizes but also imparts softness, maintains balance and comprehensively cares for your skin.

Top 5 Thanksgiving getaways in Mexico 2023This festive season, Mexico offers sun, sea and superb cuisine that can be enjoyed in a safe and culturally-rich travel experience. 

The Myth of the Maya CalendarThe doomsday clock. The burden of time. The Maya calendar predicts the end of the world. These are the commercialized renditions of an advanced ancient cul

Yucatán’s most iconic handcrafts: artisan townsIf you want to take a little piece of Yucatán home, find out which villages specialize in making hammocks, furniture, weavings, pottery, and more.

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Mangroveträd: Las Chelemeras vapen i klimatkampenSå har planteringen av mangroveträd i den mexikanska fiskebyn Chelem förbättrat både klimat och kvinnors position i lokalsamhället.

Yucatán's farmers set up seed banks to save the Maya milpaIn Yucatán, a group of Indigenous Maya farmers have developed a social network of seed banks to protect their way of farming.

Migrants find new route into Mexico via Tabasco but also dangersIncreasing numbers at the southern border avoid the notorious city of Tapachula and opt for a dangerous water and jungle route to Tenosique.

Sisal, Yucatán, residents say yes to tourism but no to rapid developmentInvestors may see the next Cancún, but opponents see bulldozers arriving to destroy pristine beaches, protected lands and their way of life.

Visit the best attractions along Merida’s Electric IE-Tram routeThe new low-emissions tram service will provide the Yucatán capital with a rapid transit system that takes in all the city's sites.

The best beaches near Mérida: Do you know them all?Mérida, the two-time winner of the American Capital of Culture award, is also a great base for exploring nearby beaches.

Is There a Pirate Treasure Buried Under Yucatán's Beaches?Dzilam de Bravo has a hidden fortune buried under its coastline just begging for rediscovery. Will you be the one to find Lafitte’s treasure?

Historias de Cocodrilos: ¿Qué Comen los “Lagartos”? - Yucatan TodayLos sisaleños no son ajenos al majestuoso cocodrilo Morelet, también conocidos como lagartos, como se le conoce en un pueblo en la costa.

Valladolid en bicicleta - Yucatan TodayConoce acerca de la espectacular arquitectura colonial de Valladolid, una de las ciudades más antiguas de México, en un tour por bicicleta.

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