Statuary of a female ancient Maya ruler found in Ek-Balam, Yucatan

A high-relief wall sculpture showing a female ruler subduing a captive male warrior was just uncovered, authorities in Mexico declared on Monday, February 27th. The statuary found at the Mayan ruin site of Ek’Balam, on the Yucatan peninsula, shows a figure wearing a skirt with crossed bones on it. The figure is shown holding the […]

Citizens will demonstrate against AMLO’s Electoral Reform in cities nationwide on Feb 26

Mexico: Citizens to demonstrate in cities nationwide on Feb 26 to denounce proposed electoral changes Activists to demonstrate in cities throughout Mexico on Feb. 26. Heightened security, transport, and business disruptions are likely. Activists from over 60 civil society organizations, including the National Civic Front (Frente Civico Nacional), plan to demonstrate in cities throughout Mexico […]

Visit MUGY, a Yucatecan Food Museum in Merida

“Museo de la Gastonomía Yucateca“the museum in Mérida where eating is part of the experience Is it a museum or a restaurant? Discover it while you taste the history of the Cochinita Pibil, the black message, the Papadzules, the pib … and many other dishes. Mugy brings together the most emblematic dishes of crazy gastronomy.  The […]

Izamal: a mystical destination in the middle of the Yucatán Peninsula (VIDEO)

Imagine a town where every building is painted golden yellow and where the cultures from the past blend together. That’s the uniqueness of Izamal. Pre-Hispanic constructions coexist with colonial architecture and invite visitors to discover how they’ve nurtured their culture. There’s an important Mayan religious center and recently discovered pyramids that were hidden by the […]