Sian Ka’an

Wildlife Encounters

Whatever the season, Yucatan Peninsula’s wild areas call nature lovers to catch a glimpse of families of spider monkeys and coatimundis in the jungle, crocodiles and manatees in the wetlands, and a wealth of colorful bird species.
Merida Main Square

Merida, all roads lead to Yucatan’s historic cultural capital

Looking for something different to do this vacation or on your next trip to Cancun and the Riviera Maya?  Spend a couple of days exploring Merida, one of Mexico’s oldest and loveliest cities. Known as “La Ciudad Blanca”
Alebrijes

A Shoppers guide to Merida

From locally made hammocks and Panama hats to ceramics, colorful wooden alebrije figures from Oaxaca, silver and embroidered textiles, Merida is an excellent place to shop for folk art from the region and elsewhere
Xpu-Ha

The Travel Gallery

From beaches to caves and the cities of the ancient Maya, our monthly gallery showcases some of the region’s many natural and historical attractions.
Xcaret Festival de Tradiciones de Vida y Muerte

Where to see Day of the Dead traditions

Towards the end of October, you’ll begin to see cempasuchitl marigolds red cockscomb flowers and fragrant lilies, pan de muerto, candy skulls and cut tissue paper as people begin to build Dia de Muertos altars in honor of the departed.