Fiesta de la Candelaria

Tuxtla Chico, is a municipality on the border with Guatemala, known for its izapeña culture, for its many traditional mosaics. It is called by many as the Land of God or the Land of the Machetes. To speak of Tuxtla Chico, is to speak of cocoa as the drink offered to the gods, is to […]

Fiesta grande de Chiapa de Corzo

Traditional festival, which consists of music, dance, crafts, food and religious ceremonies. The recognized parachicos and chiapanecas participate, among other characters such as the chunta and tuxtlequitas, a great party without a doubt the best in the state, full of colors and tradition. The city of Chiapa de Corzo celebrates the mestizo integration with a […]

Free access cultural events in Merida

The Mérida City Council offers a free cultural activity every day of the week. The color of folklore, music, dance, the delicate craftsmanship, the memory of the historical past, the evocation of ancient customs, respect for religious tradition, the syncretism of the pre-Hispanic and European, the influence of the Caribbean, the taste for dancing and […]

Equinox

It is a phenomenon in which the sun illuminates the earth with the same intensity in the northern and southern hemispheres, and that happens only twice a year: on March 21st, for the beginning of spring, and on September 22nd, for fall; in both, day and night last the same time all over the world. […]

Hanal Pixán

In Mayan “Hanal” means food and “Pixán” means soul, therefore, Hanal Pixán means: “Food of the souls” The Hanal Pixán tradition belongs to the Mayan people and is celebrated throughout the Yucatan Peninsula. During these dates, family and friends who have passed away are remembered in a special way. With the passing of time, it […]