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Meet the Chelemeras: The Maya Women Who Restore Mangroves in Mexico’s Yucatán
Internationally hailed, the reforestation project run by 14 women targets these life-sheltering, shoreline-protecting ecosystems.
Las Amazonas de Yaxunah are women warriors of Mexican softball
An all-women Indigenous softball team from Yucatán has rebelled against local stereotypes to become a regional beacon in the sport.
The Maya Women Beating Malnutrition and Becoming Entrepreneurs
A project in southern Mexico promotes land ownership and local food production.
When Zapatista rebels opened their borders to backpackers
Mark Viales was there in 2019 when the EZLN gave outsiders a rare peek into their communities to mark the 1994 uprising's 25th anniversary.
El oro blanco de Xtampú: El relato de un salinero
El oro blanco de Xtampú: relato de un salinero maya en Yucatán. Descubre la historia ancestral y la producción artesanal de esta valiosa sal.
El legado perdurable de los chamanes mayas
Don Idelfonso, un chamán maya de Chacsinkín, se ha dedicado a aprender el lenguaje de la selva, un lenguaje que no se habla, sino que se siente.
How did the ancient Maya build their pyramids?
For years, the Maya civilization built majestic cities and towering pyramids in a hostile jungle habitat. Did they do it with pure manpower?
Top 5 secret cenotes close to Chichén Itzá
Yucatán's famous sinkholes draw visitors from around the world: here are five cenotes off the beaten path.
Morocco with arms wide open
By Mark Viales A seed of multiculturalism, where the sands of time empty endlessly into the Saharan basin, carrying with them memories of a distant past, therein lies Al Maghreb, the North African …
Fascinating El Palmar Nature Reserve In Yucatan, Mexico
El Palmar Nature Reserve in Yucatan is a unique biosphere, covering almost 48,000 hectares that boasts hundreds of species of birds and aquatic life.
Artist rediscovers mysterious recipe for ancient ‘Maya Blue’ dye
An indigenous sculptor in Yucatán has recreated a forgotten Maya process for creating a resilient blue pigment found at Chichén Itzá.
Maya battle cry: barefoot softball players swing at Yucatán’s macho taboos
Las Amazonas of Yaxunah play a sport seen as ‘no-go for women’ in Mexico and in a team kit that honours their Maya heritage
Could Gibrexit cut-off Gibraltar from EU food stocks?
Gibraltar may benefit from new Morocco/UK tourism and trade shipping link
BREXIT BLUES: Spain using hidden tactics to gain foothold on the Rock
Airport Tunnel Christmas Miracle or will Grinch Contractor Strike Again?
Are Gibraltarians rejecting the new normal?
Cryptic crypto future or booming blockchain economy?
Spain will surely play hardball in Gibrexit final stages
Commonwealth contingency plan if Gibrexit negotiations fail
Will Bossano’s Workforce Shakeup Save the Economy?
Unite Miles Apart on Government Budget Strategy
Lib Dem MP questions if Gibraltarians have ‘real say’ in EU Deal
Is Gibraltar drugged up on anti-depressants?
Women Maya softballers brush off machismo insults to become Mexican superstars
The team is called Las Amazonas de Yaxunah. They've defied gender stereotypes to become sports heroes. And these women and teens play the game wearing traditional Maya dresses — and no shoes.,
Record drought in Yucatán prompts revival of ancient Maya rain ceremony
As he carves through dense jungle foliage with a sharpened sickle, 65-year-old Eliezer Mendez Díaz scours for building materials. He plans to make a sacred altar for the Maya rain god, Cháak, in the hope that the lightning-wielding deity will nourish his crops and alleviate his village from extreme drought. He stops in his tracks […]
Melipona honey: The ancient Mayan elixir facing extinction
Despite the fact that more popular European pollinators are where the money is, Yaxcabá, Yucatán breeders keep an ancient tradition alive.
Yucatán youth enlist elders to keep traditional Maya medicine alive
Don Manuel's knowledge of ancient Mayan remedies is being preserved for future generations thanks to a group of determined college students.
In Yucatán, teachers prepare small villages for a big train's changes
As the Maya Train promises a wave of tourism, villages near Chichén Itzá rush to keep their language and Indigenous traditions alive.
The Myth of the Maya Calendar
The doomsday clock. The burden of time. The Maya calendar predicts the end of the world. These are the commercialized renditions of an advanced ancient cul
Were cenotes used for sacrifices?
The true significance of cenotes for the ancient Maya is shrouded in mystery. Gruesome evidence points toward a ritual past.
Cinco cenotes escondidos cerca de Chichén Itzá: Una aventura inolvidable
Cenotes secretos cerca de Chichén Itzá: ¡Escápate de las multitudes y descubre 5 joyas escondidas! Aguas cristalinas y magia maya te esperan.
Top 5 melipona honey skincare and beauty products
Melipona not only hydrates and moisturizes but also imparts softness, maintains balance and comprehensively cares for your skin.
Top 5 Thanksgiving getaways in Mexico 2023
This festive season, Mexico offers sun, sea and superb cuisine that can be enjoyed in a safe and culturally-rich travel experience.
Yucatán’s most iconic handcrafts: artisan towns
If you want to take a little piece of Yucatán home, find out which villages specialize in making hammocks, furniture, weavings, pottery, and more.
Border anti-Gibraltar bullying policies encouraged by EU
La tarea pendiente de México en la lucha contra la desaparición forzada
Aunque Claudia Sheinbaum dijo que el tema era ‘prioridad’, desde que asumió el cargo, en octubre de 2024, se han registrado más de 14.800 casos.
Mangroveträd: Las Chelemeras vapen i klimatkampen
Så har planteringen av mangroveträd i den mexikanska fiskebyn Chelem förbättrat både klimat och kvinnors position i lokalsamhället.
Yucatán's farmers set up seed banks to save the Maya milpa
In Yucatán, a group of Indigenous Maya farmers have developed a social network of seed banks to protect their way of farming.
Migrants find new route into Mexico via Tabasco but also dangers
Increasing numbers at the southern border avoid the notorious city of Tapachula and opt for a dangerous water and jungle route to Tenosique.
Sisal, Yucatán, residents say yes to tourism but no to rapid development
Investors may see the next Cancún, but opponents see bulldozers arriving to destroy pristine beaches, protected lands and their way of life.
Visit the best attractions along Merida’s Electric IE-Tram route
The new low-emissions tram service will provide the Yucatán capital with a rapid transit system that takes in all the city's sites.
The best beaches near Mérida: Do you know them all?
Mérida, the two-time winner of the American Capital of Culture award, is also a great base for exploring nearby beaches.
Is There a Pirate Treasure Buried Under Yucatán's Beaches?
Dzilam de Bravo has a hidden fortune buried under its coastline just begging for rediscovery. Will you be the one to find Lafitte’s treasure?
Performing Maya ceremonies in the face of record drought | IFLA!
Around the world, a wide range of ceremonies and rituals have long been instrumental to the sharing of ecological knowledge and connecting to the land. Ma…
Historias de Cocodrilos: ¿Qué Comen los “Lagartos”? - Yucatan Today
Los sisaleños no son ajenos al majestuoso cocodrilo Morelet, también conocidos como lagartos, como se le conoce en un pueblo en la costa.
Valladolid en bicicleta - Yucatan Today
Conoce acerca de la espectacular arquitectura colonial de Valladolid, una de las ciudades más antiguas de México, en un tour por bicicleta.
В Мексике раскрыли таинственный рецепт древнего красителя Maya Blue
Мексиканский скульптор Луис Мэй Ку из небольшой деревни на полуострове Юкатан воссоздал древний производственный процесс майя. Он изготовил синюю краску Maya Blue из местного растения, пишет ...
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Royal Visit Represents Staunch Support for Rock’s British Sovereignty
High-level Spanish politician learns the truth about Gibraltar
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