In its natural habitat, Theobroma cacao can grow up to 15 meters in height and live for around 60 years. The tree produces small, white, pink, or violet flowers that grow directly from the trunk or primary branches. It is cauliflorous, meaning the flowers grow in clusters directly from ...
Essentially meaning “Economical Kitchen”, The cocina economicas are all around the Yucatan, especially in non-touristy neighbourhoods. In these, you will find typical home cooking of Yucatecan and Mexican classics at incredibly affordable prices (Think $2 – $3 USD for a full meal). It’s ...
In the Yucatan, the word has a special meaning and that is: summer vacations. Plans for what one is going to do during the upcoming ‘temporada’ can be started as early as January, when looking at the upcoming year on the calendar; it is a big deal here. And, at the end of ...
1.b. What temperatures are we having in Merida?Merida is a HEAT ISLAND that generates it’s own clouds & own weather. When there is lots of sunlight – and hot conditions, as the daily HEAT increases … we have more afternoon clouds … meaning a due South orientation can sometimes give...
Dos Ojos Cenotes (meaning Spanish for two eyes) is one of the best places to scuba dive in a Cenote in the Yucatan. Cenotes in Photos – Discover Mexico’s Extraordinary Underground Caves 13. Mérida Known as the White City, Mérida is the capital city of Yucatan State and is known as...
While there are information boards at various points, a guide can bring the stories and meaning behind the structures to life in a way that signs can’t. The history, astronomy, and cultural detail behind the ruins are truly remarkable when explained properly.Overall, Chichén Itzá is a must...
Located in the eastern part of the state of Yucatán, just 120 km from the city of Mérida on the road to Cancún, Chichen Itza is one of the most impressive and enigmatic archaeological sites in the world. Its name, meaning "Mouth of the Well of the Itzaes," evokes the mystery and ...
Dzibilchaltun, a modern Mayan name meaning “writing on flat stones,” doesn’t have huge pyramids like Chichen Itza or Uxmal, but it does have its own unique features that make it a worthwhile site to visit. It was once a wealthy port and center of Mayan coastal trade with a peak pop...
Her well-meaning yet thoroughly patronizing monologue was suddenly interrupted by a loud knock at the front door. Betty looked at Pat and Pat looked at Seidy and then all three stared for a moment at the door, no one saying a word. There was another knock, more insistent, almost desperate...
Unnnnngh… I just realized that many folks may not have previous experience manipulating the Maya Calendars, and the previous comments about the first Long Count date of 13.0.0.0.0 (aka The Day: 4-Ajau 8-Kumku and the upcoming Day: 4-Ajau 3-Kank’in = Dec 21,...