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Yucatecan Spanish
The Spanish conquerors found strong resistance in the land of the Maya, a resistance that can be felt even today. Language, as a cultural expression, is a sample of this.
For visitors to the Yucatán, it is quite common for them to hear a different Spanish as they travel throughout the area, to hear... -
Who's on the money?
Ever wondered who you're looking at when you count your Mexican bills? Mexican currency celebrates many of Mexico's artists, leaders, and visionaries... -
Season of Los Gremios
September and October mark a special time of the year when colorful religious processions called Los Gremios (the guilds) begin on Sept. 14th at... -
Yucatan Festivals This Month
Mexico is known for its fiestas, and Yucatán is no exception. Religious, cultural, commemorative, and symbolic festivals take place in every city,... -
Semana Santa - Easter Week
Easter is one of the most important Christian holidays. It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ after he was crucified. In Mexico, where 90... -
Celebrations of January 6
Happy birthday Mérida! On January 6 our city gets to celebrate its birthday, right in the midst of the Festival de la Ciudad. Long before Mérida... -
The Virgin of Guadalupe
The Patron Saint of Mexico is the Virgin of Guadalupe. It is an incredibly important part of the country’s culture, and there are churches and... -
Day of the Dead
On October 31, and November 1 and 2, the Mexican people celebrate their loved ones who have passed on. The best way to describe this Mexican holiday... -
Fiestas Patrias
Independence Day Festivities Celebrating Patriotism If you are lucky enough to be in México on September 15 and 16, you'll be able to join in with... -
What does THAT mean!? The Spanish we speak in the Yucatan
Welcome to the Yucatán! We speak our own version of Spanish here – a Spanish that may sound a lot different from what you might have learned in...