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Capture Mercado Lucas de Gálvez with a food photographer

This intimate exploration of a thriving Yucatecan market blends photography, culture, and local flavors. You’ll learn to capture authentic moments, and how to understand the cultural context behind each image. • We’ll walk through the market as I explain its history as a hub of Yucatecan life, sharing its stories, traditions, and flavors. I’ll show you techniques for capturing spontaneous scenes. • Engage with vendors, artisans, and local figures who’ll share their stories and expertise. This is also a great chance to capture in-the-moment portraits and interactions. • Visit a food stall to observe and photograph the preparation of iconic market dishes in action, before we reflect on our experiences and hold a constructive feedback session about our photos. You’ll leave with enhanced real-life photography skills, an appreciation for the market’s place in Yucatecan life, and my digital guide on documentary photography—a valuable resource for your ongoing explorations.

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Explore Yucatán’s henequen heritage and textile art

The story of Yucatán is stitched into its textiles, woven with the strength of henequen—a fiber made from agave leaves—and the artistry of generations past. You’ll wander through the Xcumpich neighborhood, a historical center for henequen production, and learn to make textiles with guidance from a local designer who reimagines ancestral techniques for today’s world. • We’ll meet at the grand pich tree in Xcumpich Park before setting off on a guided walk through the remnants of an old hacienda. • Learn how henequen—once known as “green gold”—shaped the region’s economy and identity, and see firsthand how this neighborhood continues to honor its textile traditions. • Outside, surrounded by trees and an old water well, a local textile artist will introduce you to working with henequen. Through a step-by-step demonstration, you’ll create your own small textile piece using traditional knotting and free-form techniques. More than just a souvenir, your piece will carry the story of a place where history, nature, and creativity intertwine. Through this experience, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the skill and artistry behind handmade textiles while supporting local traditions that bridge past and present.

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Urban sketching & watercolor workshop at Galería Secreta

Join me, a Cuban visual artist, for a unique art lesson in Mérida’s historic Barrio de Santiago, where you’ll learn how to sketch or paint using watercolor, charcoal, ink, or graphite. This fun and immersive art experience is a good fit for all skill levels and ages, including children. • Tour my studio at Galería Secreta and hear about Merida’s architectural history, artistic traditions, and my personal creative process. I’ll give an overview of the materials we’ll be using. • Explore Barrio de Santiago, taking in the grand colonial facades, architectural details, courtyards, and unique entryways. As we walk, you’ll choose a building or architectural element as inspiration for your art piece. I’ll share creative prompts to feed your process and inspire the art you’re about to make. • Time to make your masterpiece! Back at the studio, choose your materials and medium and get to work sketching or watercoloring. I’ll help you throughout, sharing tips on technique, composition, shading, and blending. You’ll leave with your handmade artwork, and a deeper understanding of the area’s architecture and history.

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Traditional sweat lodge ceremony with a Maya shaman

In Acanceh, where ancient traditions thrive, shaman Don Edgar welcomes you to a sacred journey of purification, spiritual cleansing, and harmony with nature and the cosmos. • The journey begins with a warm welcome from Don Edgar as you step into a sacred space. Learn about Maya numerology and its ties to nature’s cycles that reveal the interconnectedness among life, the universe, and the self. • Change into comfortable clothes to partake in a cleansing blessing performed with incense and traditional elements. Through this ritual, you’ll clear away stagnant energies and set intentions for the ritual. • Inside the sweat lodge, called a temazcal, feel the embrace of warmth and steam infused with aromatic herbs. Don Edgar will guide the ritual as you listen to ancient teachings and reflections on balance and renewal. • When you emerge from the temazcal, you’ll cool down in a serene setting with herbal tea to replenish your energy. Don Edgar leads a closing discussion, offering space to reflect on personal insights before parting with blessings and a renewed sense of connection to yourself and the wisdom of the ancients. The sweat lodge ceremony is an invitation to embrace the wisdom of the Maya, aligning mind, body, and spirit in a ritual passed down through generations.

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Corner chronicles and artisanal ice cream in Mérida

Take a one-hour, 45-minute immersive tour of Mérida’s cozy streets, revealing the legends, symbolism, and cultural roots that shape the city’s identity. The names of Mérida’s corners are a living testament to its rich cultural tapestry and vibrant history, rooted in Mayan traditions, colonial influences, or everyday life. • Meet at Casa Bonita, a space dedicated to artisan crafts, where I’ll share the inspiration behind this journey and gift you a special Loving Mérida souvenir. • Explore the city’s iconic corners with visits to sites like La Grulla, El Loro, and El Chemulpo, learning about the significance of their names, the stories they hold, and their role in preserving Mérida’s history. • Take a sweet break at artisanal ice cream shop Helados Pola for a scoop of Yucatecan-inspired flavors before visiting La Plaza Grande, where we’ll uncover more hidden stories behind corners like El Sol, La Tortuga, and El Coliseo and reflect on how these cultural markers connect Mérida’s past to its vibrant present. Whether it’s discovering hidden architectural gems, learning about the European influence on Yucatán’s golden era, or hearing local legends, you’ll leave with a meaningful connection to Mérida’s history and culture.

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Handcraft traditional Mayan pottery with the Espadas Family

Get hands-on with history and shape your own Mayan pottery with the Espadas Family, skilled artisans and passionate educators dedicated to preserving this ancestral art. In this immersive workshop, you’ll connect with centuries-old techniques, molding clay into a unique piece while uncovering the deep cultural significance behind every design. • Meet the Espadas Family, who will introduce you to the history and artistry of Mayan ceramics in their open-air workshop. • Learn about locally sourced clay in a live demonstration of ancestral shaping and texturing techniques. • Mold and carve your own piece under the artisans’ guidance, embedding traditional motifs with personal meaning. • Afterward, you’ll gather for a homemade Mayan meal featuring locally sourced ingredients and generations-old recipes. You'll leave with your one-of-a-kind ceramic creation and a deep appreciation for the craftsmanship and heritage behind Mayan pottery.

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Learn the ancient craft of Mayan embroidery in Tipikal

Learn the centuries-old Maya tradition of embroidery with a UNESCO-recognized guardian of Maya embroidery, and immerse yourself in the rich textile traditions of Yucatán. No previous sewing experience is required. • Start with a warm welcome and introduction to the cultural and historical significance of Maya embroidery. You’ll learn about the techniques and materials we’ll use in the workshop. • Learn a variety of stitches, from the basics (xokbil chuuy, deshilado, and siinta chuuy) to more advanced techniques (arreves chuuy, molmis, and henequén stitch). You’ll practice under expert guidance before selecting materials and beginning work on your embroidery project. • As you work, hear about the symbolic meanings behind traditional Maya designs, and discuss the impact of embroidery on the lives of the women in the Tipikal cooperative. • Take a short walk to a nearby secret archaeological settlement, closed to the public, and learn about their connection to ancient Maya life. You can ask anything you want to know about the region and the role of Mayan culture in modern-day Yucatán. You’ll leave with your hand-made embroidered keepsake and an enhanced knowledge of the cultural heritage of Tipikal.

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Journey through Mérida’s art studios with a local artist

What better way to experience Mérida’s booming art scene than with the artists who call the city home? Join me on a sensory adventure through the galleries and studios that nourish Mérida’s vibrant art community—and while we’re there, strike up a conversation with actual working artists. • We’ll begin our journey at my studio, where you will awaken your senses through a blindfolded immersive art experience, to prime you for what comes next. • You’ll get intimate access to the studios and galleries of internationally recognized artists who work in a variety of mediums, from photography to sculpture to painting and beyond. • Best of all, you’ll get to engage in one-on-one conversations with the artists themselves, to learn about their unique creative philosophies and artistic journeys. You’ll leave with a once-in-a-lifetime connection to our gorgeous Yucatán city through its vibrant art and equally vibrant working artists.

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Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & Izamal

Avoid crowds, beat the heat, no tourist traps, get to taste the best of the Yucatan cuisine home made cooked and swimm in the only private cenote, off the beaten path. Our 5:50 am departure, will guarantee to be the first group inside Chichen Itza and take amazing pictures. Togheter we'll unveil the importance and history of this ancient city. A beautiful cenote, own by a family with mayan heritage found by stroke of luck, plenty of time to enjoy the crystal clear freshwater of this unique gemm. Enjoy the authentic home made food with fresh ingredients & hand made corn tortillas, all prepared at the moment. In Izamal you can climb the mayan pyramid of Kinich kakmo, walk among the magic streets of the city and visit the convent. Average time to stay in each location: Chichen itza 2.5 hour guided tour & free time Cenote and food experience 2.5 hours Izamal 1.5 hour guided tour & free time Back at Merida between 4 to 5 pm Transportation included Professional licensed tourguide at all times Chichen itza foreign visitors state tax $570 mx not included Chichen itza mexican citizens state tax $200 mx Food experience $300 mx not included lifejacket available ( not obligatory) Food experience: Sopa de lima, guacamole, panuchos, salbutes, cochinita pibil tacos/home made tortillas, hibiscus flower cold tea & fresh fruit Vegetarian options

4.97 kumlinganiselo ongumyinge weziyi-5, kwizimvo eziyi-36

A walk over the walls

To start, we will meet and begin the walk at the stairs of the Campeche's Catedral We will walk it all over the down town while I talk about it's history and importance for the City. Since there are at least 7 Strongholds or "Baluartes", we will walk, clockwise, around the city's centre to know each of them. In the noon we will be able to stop for lunch and we may eat some traditional dish of this region. Once finished the "Baluartes" walk, at the afternoon, we are going to watch the Campeche's City's famous sunset. No words can describe it. Campeche is a place where the old colonial buildings and the afternoon light match very well for excellent pictures. No need to be a pro if you want great photos.

4.88 kumlinganiselo ongumyinge weziyi-5, kwizimvo eziyi-423

History walking tour at colonial Mérida

We'll walk in Merida's downtown (between 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on the group) to know a little bit of Yucatan's histroy, where we'll stop to talk about the events that took place in the different historical points included in the tour. I'll happily do my best to answer all your questions concerning to the subject of the tour or any other that you may have. We'll join the downtown's life, so be prepared to walk and enjoy. Follow me on Instagram @followmeyucatan Other things to note I can open a tour hour on request. Send me a message and if it is possible i'll open it!

4.92 kumlinganiselo ongumyinge weziyi-5, kwizimvo eziyi-123

Haciendas de pelicula y dos cenotes increibles

*Postulada en 2023 como la mejor experiencia en Yucatán* ¡Descubre las mejores haciendas y cenotes de la península en solo 6 horas! Comenzamos a las 8 am para aprovechar lo fresco y la tranquilidad de la mañana. Visitarás la histórica hacienda donde los emperadores se bañaban en el siglo XVII y disfrutarás de 2 cenotes mágicos. Luego, nos dirigiremos a una espectacular hacienda visitada por 2 presidentes de USA, ahora convertida en hotel de lujo para una deliciosa comida. Continuaremos explorando una hacienda mística abandonada de estilo francés, rodeada de árboles. Incluye transporte, googlees y bebidas. no incluye entrada a la primera hacienda y comida. ¡Será una experiencia llena de emociones! Otras 5 experiencias mas conmigo ubicadas al final de la pagina y como Uxmal y cenote, Chichen Itzá y cenote, Izamal, 5 cenotes en Común y Cantinas famosas

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Crea un bordado en pepenado

Descubrirás la técnica del pepenado, un tipo de bordado utilizado por diferentes grupos indígenas del centro del país. Realizarás un muestrario con 4 diferentes diseños tradicionales bordando a mano con hilos de colores. Otros aspectos destacables Es un taller práctico de bordado, hablaremos un poco de la región de donde se realiza originalmente está técnica. Escríbenos si te interesa otra fecha para asistir.

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Conoce el hilo contado de Yucatán

Descubrirás el bordado mas representativo de Yucatán. Conocerás el "hilo contado" como se le conoce el punto de cruz, con esta puntada se decoran los bellos hipiles de la comunidad maya, tu mismo iniciarás en esta técnica bordando un diseño con hilos de colores. Otros aspectos destacables Escríbenos si te interesa otra fecha para asistir.

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Descubre el bordado Otomí

Descubrirás la belleza de uno de los bordados mexicanos mas representativos del centro del país, Bordado de Tenango. Conocerás la puntada "pata de gallo" con la que se construye el bordado Tenango u Otomí, por lo que tu mismo bordarás a mano una pieza con hilos de colores. Otros aspectos destacables Es un taller práctico de bordado, hablaremos un poco de la región de donde se realiza originalmente está técnica. Escríbenos si te interesa otra fecha para asistir.

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Recorrido por el Centro Histórico

¡Bienvenidos a San Francisco de Campeche, Patrimonio Cultural de la Humanidad! Nuestra aventura inicia en el Parque Principal de la ciudad de San Francisco de Campeche y desde ahí caminaremos por las principales calles del Centro Histórico, aprendiendo datos interesantes sobre la cultura campechana. Visitaremos los siguientes lugares: Casa No. 6, Catedral de Campeche, Iglesia de San Francisquito, Baluarte de San Carlos, Baluarte de la Soledad, Tukulná, Puerta de Tierra e Iglesia de San Román. Como actividad opcional, podríamos disfrutar de una bebida en la calle 59. El tiempo se irá muy rápido mientras platicamos historias de los mayas, los piratas y del campechano contemporáneo. Pero además tengo muy claro que si estás tomando este tour, es porque buscas una experiencia en la que más allá de datos, te gustaría conocer cómo es la vida cotidiana campechana real. Es mi objetivo compartirte mis vivencias y experiencias que tenido como ciudadano de Campeche. Todas las preguntas que tengas sobre nuestra cultura, sociedad, política o cualquier otra cosa serán bienvenidas. ¡La idea es que te lleves un panorama general de cómo se vive en esta linda tierra mía!

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History walking tour thru Merida's old neighborhoods

We'll walk in some of Merida's oldest neighborhoods (west side of the colonial city, between 2 to 2.5 hours, depending on the group) to talk about the events that took place in each of them. I'll happily do my best to answer all your questions concerning to the subject of the tour or any other that you may have. This neighborhoods are still alive and they all have their own charm and history, they have been witness of many stories and legends. During the month of october to the 10 of november, this tour will also be focused on the celebration of the day of the death (Día de los muertos in Mexico and Hanal pixan in Yucatan). I will talk about history and architecture, but i will talk more about everything that surrounds this dates which are probably the most important days of the year for all mexicans and how is related to history and this neighborhoods. Let's walk and enjoy! Follow me on IG @followmeyucatan

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Pinta con tus propias manos un alebrije.

Pintaras una pieza (alebrije) paso a paso y podrás decorarla a tu gusto con nuestra guía. Además te contaremos la historia de las tradiciones donde se mantiene el uso de las mascaras rituales, sobre la maravillosa fiesta de día de muertos y su significado y la manera asombrosa en la que los alebrijes cobraron vida en nuestra tradición. Ademas una vez concluida tu experiencia Te regalaremos la oportunidad de visitar nuestra galería-taller IK-KAN, donde conoceras nuestro trabajo artístico y la técnica tradicional de la cartonería y podras ver la elaboración de una pieza de arte popular mexicano que puede ser una mascara, un alebrije o una catrina. Otros aspectos destacables lleva ropa que puedas ensuciar o manchar.

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