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Mexican Heritage: Day of the Dead Festival
Garlands of bright orange marigolds, calaveras or sugar skulls, flickering candles, pan de muerto bread and above all, altars laden with offerings to the dearly departed, these are the symbols of one of Mexico’s most important and colorful festivals, Dia de Muertos or the Day of the Dead, which...
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The Xtabay, Legendary Mayan Temptress
One of the most intriguing characters in Mayan folklore is the Xtabay, a lovely temptress who ensnares men and leads them to their doom, a prostitute with the proverbial heart of gold or the vengeful spirit of a cold-hearted woman, depending on the story or the story teller. There are many versions...
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Gonzalo Guerrero, from Shipwrecked Prisoner to Father and Mayan Leader
A Spanish sailor shipwrecked on foreign shores is captured by the natives and survives great perils before finally being accepted by them. He falls in love with a princess and has three children with her. Adopting the ways of his wife’s race, later he turns against his countrymen who come as...
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Mariachis, the Heart and Soul of any Mexican Fiesta
Meet Mexico’s most famous musicians Silence falls as the sombrero-clad musicians take to the stage and in the distance comes the sound of a lone trumpet playing a haunting melody called El Niño Perdido, “the lost child.” Another musician strikes up in response as the mother calls her...
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Happy Birthday Merida
On January 6, the gracious capital of the state of Yucatan is 469 years old! It is celebrating the anniversary of its foundation by Spanish conquistador Francisco de Montejo y León the Younger in 1542 amidst the deserted ruins of a much earlier Mayan city called T’Ho. The festivities will last...
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Epiphany in Mexico, the Day of the Three Kings
For Christians in many parts of the world, January 6, Epiphany or Three Kings Day has a special meaning and Mexico is no exception, it is marked by processions, masses and a joyous fiesta that brings families together. As this important festival commemorates the visit of the Three Kings or Magi...
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A Mexican Christmas
When you travel abroad it is always interesting to see and experience different customs and this is certainly the case in Mexico. Mexicans celebrate Navidad with great gusto, surrounded by their families and deeply conscious of the reason for the festivities, the birth of Christ. Here’s a rundown...
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Timeless Mexico, the Day of the Dead Festival
Murmured prayers, flickering candles, the heady perfume of copal incense in the air and garlands of marigolds, heaped sugar candy skulls and gourds filled with candied pumpkin everywhere you look, these are the symbols of one of Mexico’s most important and colorful festivals, Día de Muertos or...
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Royal Resorts presents: Chichén Itzá – Wonder of the World
We have prepared a very complete article with all the important history & facts about Chichen Itza for your enjoyment. It is long, but well worth the time to read. We hope you enjoy reading it as much as we did making it. Discover Chichén Itzá, the ancient capital of the Itzae Maya,...
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Chocolate and Cacao: Food of the gods.
Chocolate: Divine Drink of Kings As you munch your way through a chocolate bar or sip a creamy mug of cocoa, do you ever stop and wonder how mankind ever came up with such a heavenly taste? It may come as a surprise to you to find out that cacao, the tropical tree that yields the seeds used in...
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