Culture in the Yucatan

For centuries, the people living on the Yucatan Peninsula were isolated from the rest of Mexico. Largely due to geography, Yucatecan residents have always communicated more easily with parts of North America, the Caribbean and Europe. In addition, the Yucatan Peninsula is home to North America's largest indigenous Indian population, the Mayans, who still speak their own language in addition to Spanish.

All of this, mixed with traditional Mexican and Spanish influence, has created a culture unique to this part of the world.

If you only see ruins and cathedrals, you will miss important parts of the Yucatecan experience. If you eat the food, visit the villages, swing in (and take home!) a hammock, eat more food, drink the beer and the tequila, talk to a Mayan, listen to music, dance... you will come a lot closer to understanding life in the Yucatan.

Did we mention that you should try the delicious food here? Yucatecan cuisine is renowned for taste and freshness. The area abounds in fresh fruits and vegetables, seafood and delicious meats. These are combined with sauces, chilis and spices that will satisfy the most jaded palate.

Yucatecans are a proud people and they have much to be proud of. Get to know the culture and you will see why!

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