{"id":1806,"date":"2020-04-06T19:12:11","date_gmt":"2020-04-07T00:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/54.190.171.45\/?p=1806"},"modified":"2024-04-17T20:03:53","modified_gmt":"2024-04-18T01:03:53","slug":"costumbres-de-yucatan-tradiciones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2020\/04\/costumbres-de-yucatan-tradiciones\/","title":{"rendered":"Yucatan is a party! Customs and traditions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u00cdndice<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f4b66b00374\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f4b66b00374\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2020\/04\/costumbres-de-yucatan-tradiciones\/#%C2%A1Como_Paris_Yucatan_es_una_fiesta_Su_costumbres_y_tradiciones_destacan_por_su_arte_humor_valores_y_profundo_respeto_a_las_creencias_de_los_antepasados%E2%80%A6\" title=\"Like Paris, Yucat\u00e1n is a party! Their customs and traditions stand out for their art, humor, values and deep respect for the beliefs of their ancestors ...\">\u00a1Como Paris, Yucat\u00e1n es una fiesta! Su costumbres y tradiciones destacan por su arte, humor, valores y profundo respeto a las creencias de los antepasados&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2020\/04\/costumbres-de-yucatan-tradiciones\/#Festividades_que_convierten_a_la_vida_en_Merida_en_una_ficcion\" title=\"Holidays that make life in M\u00e9rida a fiction.\">Holidays that make life in M\u00e9rida a fiction.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2020\/04\/costumbres-de-yucatan-tradiciones\/#Las_costumbres_y_tradiciones_de_Yucatan_sobresalen_por_sus_diversas_celebraciones_religiosas_e_interesantes_festividades_indigenas\" title=\"The customs and traditions of Yucat\u00e1n stand out for their various religious celebrations and interesting indigenous festivities.\">The customs and traditions of Yucat\u00e1n stand out for their various religious celebrations and interesting indigenous festivities.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2020\/04\/costumbres-de-yucatan-tradiciones\/#Vaqueria_el_rodeo_yucateco\" title=\"Vaquer\u00eda: the Yucatecan rodeo\">Vaquer\u00eda: the Yucatecan rodeo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2020\/04\/costumbres-de-yucatan-tradiciones\/#Musica_y_cancion_yucateca\" title=\"Yucatecan music and song\">Yucatecan music and song<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2020\/04\/costumbres-de-yucatan-tradiciones\/#Trajes_tradicionales_de_Yucatan\" title=\"Yucatan traditional costumes\">Yucatan traditional costumes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2020\/04\/costumbres-de-yucatan-tradiciones\/#La_distincion_de_la_comida_yucateca\" title=\"The distinction of Yucatecan food\">The distinction of Yucatecan food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2020\/04\/costumbres-de-yucatan-tradiciones\/#Las_fiestas_indigenas_mas_importantes\" title=\"The most important indigenous festivals\">The most important indigenous festivals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2020\/04\/costumbres-de-yucatan-tradiciones\/#Colores_de_la_naturaleza\" title=\"Colors of nature\">Colors of nature<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2020\/04\/costumbres-de-yucatan-tradiciones\/#Fiestas_religiosas\" title=\"Religious festivals\">Religious festivals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2020\/04\/costumbres-de-yucatan-tradiciones\/#Llega_navidad_llega_la_Ramada\" title=\"Christmas is coming, the Ramada is coming\">Christmas is coming, the Ramada is coming<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2020\/04\/costumbres-de-yucatan-tradiciones\/#Guadalupe_Reyes\" title=\"Guadalupe Reyes\">Guadalupe Reyes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2020\/04\/costumbres-de-yucatan-tradiciones\/#Todo_el_ano_es_carnaval\" title=\"The whole year is carnival\">The whole year is carnival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2020\/04\/costumbres-de-yucatan-tradiciones\/#Pascuas_misas_peregrinaciones_y_cuaresma\" title=\"Easter: Masses, pilgrimages and Lent\">Easter: Masses, pilgrimages and Lent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2020\/04\/costumbres-de-yucatan-tradiciones\/#Mas_tradiciones_y_costumbres_de_Yucatan\" title=\"More traditions and customs of Yucat\u00e1n\">More traditions and customs of Yucat\u00e1n<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2020\/04\/costumbres-de-yucatan-tradiciones\/#Utilizar_palabras_en_maya_cuando_se_habla_en_espanol\" title=\"Use Maya words when speaking in Spanish\">Use Maya words when speaking in Spanish<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2020\/04\/costumbres-de-yucatan-tradiciones\/#Chile_habanero_%C2%A1a_mordidas\" title=\"Habanero chili, in bites!\">Habanero chili, in bites!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2020\/04\/costumbres-de-yucatan-tradiciones\/#Chela_sal_limon_Clamato_y_%C2%A1hielo\" title=\"Chela, salt, lemon, Clamato and ice!\">Chela, salt, lemon, Clamato and ice!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2020\/04\/costumbres-de-yucatan-tradiciones\/#Descalzo_vamos_descalzo_andamos\" title=\"Barefoot we go, barefoot we walk\">Barefoot we go, barefoot we walk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2020\/04\/costumbres-de-yucatan-tradiciones\/#Para_dormir_hamacas\" title=\"To sleep: hammocks\">To sleep: hammocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2020\/04\/costumbres-de-yucatan-tradiciones\/#Teatro_regional_para_llorar_de_risa\" title=\"Regional theater to cry with laughter\">Regional theater to cry with laughter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%A1Como_Paris_Yucatan_es_una_fiesta_Su_costumbres_y_tradiciones_destacan_por_su_arte_humor_valores_y_profundo_respeto_a_las_creencias_de_los_antepasados%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><em>Like Paris, Yucat\u00e1n is a party!<\/em> Su costumbres y tradiciones destacan por su arte, humor, valores y profundo respeto a las creencias de los antepasados&#8230; <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Festividades_que_convierten_a_la_vida_en_Merida_en_una_ficcion\"><\/span>Holidays that make the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2019\/12\/pros-contras-de-vivir-en-merida\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">life in merida<\/a><\/strong> in a fiction. <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Las_costumbres_y_tradiciones_de_Yucatan_sobresalen_por_sus_diversas_celebraciones_religiosas_e_interesantes_festividades_indigenas\"><\/span>The customs and traditions of Yucat\u00e1n stand out for their various religious celebrations and interesting indigenous festivities.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yucat\u00e1n is a distinctive and emblematic region due to the synchrony between the Mayan culture with the European culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Yucatecan population enjoys a large number of centuries-old traditions that have been transmitted from generation to generation and are related to daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>La cultura de Yucat\u00e1n es rica y diversa<p style=\"position:absolute;left:-12260px;\">https:\/\/www.traditionrolex.com\/38<\/p>. Sus pueblos son cuna de costumbres y variados festejos, algunos m\u00e1s pomposos y otros m\u00e1s armoniosos o ex\u00f3ticos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress alignright wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-consejos-y-tips-para-vivir-en-yucatan\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"Cecf7u92hN\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2019\/12\/pros-contras-de-vivir-en-merida\/\">Advantages and disadvantages of living in M\u00e9rida<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Ventajas y desventajas de vivir en M\u00e9rida&#8221; &#8212; Consejos y tips para disfrutar de la vida en Yucat\u00e1n\" src=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/2019\/12\/pros-contras-de-vivir-en-merida\/embed\/#?secret=QdtEc45Ywi#?secret=Cecf7u92hN\" data-secret=\"Cecf7u92hN\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If we take into account the dances, meals, festivities, celebrations, music and typical clothing, Yucat\u00e1n is one of the most culturally rich tourist destinations in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Among the main customs and traditions of Yucatan is the Jarana<\/strong>, which is the typical dance of the state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This musical style is characterized by its upbeat music, which combines European rhythms with indigenous sounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>La Jarana is one of the most important Yucatan customs. During the dance, an element to highlight are the colorful costumes: huipiles and suits that, without a doubt, are a source of pride for the Yucatecans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vaqueria_el_rodeo_yucateco\"><\/span><strong>Vaquer\u00eda: the Yucatecan rodeo<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Another of the traditions of Yucat\u00e1n are the vaquer\u00edas.<\/strong> Popular in Mexico, they include dance acts, music, traditional food and of course: horse shows and even bullfights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tambi\u00e9n, como parte de las costumbres de Yucat\u00e1n, durante estas jornadas que escuchan las famosas &#8220;bombas&#8221;, poemas graciosos, que incluyen algunas palabras mayas y se inspiran en la idiosincrasia yucateca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2020\/03\/bombas-yucatecas-mayas\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Yucatecan pumps: Traditions with mischief<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Musica_y_cancion_yucateca\"><\/span><strong>Yucatecan music and song<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Land of famous composers, the Yucatecan song shone in the last century. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of important European and Cuban influence, genres such as bolero, guaracha and bambuco, with Colombian roots, stand out. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.vidaenyucatan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20200725\/Trovadores-1024x648.jpg\" alt=\"costumbres yucatan\" class=\"wp-image-1720\" width=\"265\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.vidaenyucatan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20200725\/Trovadores-1024x648.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.vidaenyucatan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20200725\/Trovadores-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.vidaenyucatan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20200725\/Trovadores-768x486.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.vidaenyucatan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20200725\/Trovadores-696x440.jpg 696w, https:\/\/media.vidaenyucatan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20200725\/Trovadores-1068x676.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/media.vidaenyucatan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20200725\/Trovadores-664x420.jpg 664w, https:\/\/media.vidaenyucatan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20200725\/Trovadores.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Yucatecan trova for the <a href=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2020\/03\/barrio-de-santiago-barrios-de-merida\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">neighborhoods of M\u00e9rida<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Some notable composers are <strong>Antonio Hoil, Armando Manzanero, Cirilo Baqueiro and Sergio Esquivel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Listening to Yucatecan trova and doing it in the Plaza Grande, in M\u00e9rida, is another of the traditions and customs of Yucat\u00e1n.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The roots of this music are found in Yucat\u00e1n, Cuba and Colombia. They are mostly ballads accompanied by guitar, usually sung by male voices, and are romantic in nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trova groups are made up of three or four musicians and you will see them at night, if you visit Plaza Grande.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go shine your shoes with the<strong> Shoeshine are other of the Yucatan customs.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This Yucatecan habit of shining shoes is very old<\/strong> It dates back to the 1930s and 1940s, when men reportedly wanted shiny dance shoes to attract dance partners to parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress alignleft wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-consejos-y-tips-para-vivir-en-yucatan\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"xYPzVp4byU\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2020\/01\/paseo-de-montejo-merida\/\">Paseo de Montejo to walk on the soul of M\u00e9rida<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Paseo de Montejo para caminar sobre el alma de M\u00e9rida&#8221; &#8212; Consejos y tips para disfrutar de la vida en Yucat\u00e1n\" src=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/2020\/01\/paseo-de-montejo-merida\/embed\/#?secret=QoJheWrmo3#?secret=xYPzVp4byU\" data-secret=\"xYPzVp4byU\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, <strong>the trade of the shoeshine<\/strong> it still survives and you can find several people offering that service in the Plaza Grande and other parks, including <strong>Los Portales, Parque Hidalgo and Parque de la Madre.<\/strong> Also some in Paso de Montejo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know? Some historical figures, singers and even presidents, started out as shoeshiners or also known as shoeshiners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have not tried it, it is a good way to relax, read the newspaper, or listen to some of their wonderful stories, well <strong>These shoe-shining men are encyclopedic urban storytellers<\/strong> and they know all the stories of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trajes_tradicionales_de_Yucatan\"><\/span><strong>Yucatan traditional costumes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Regional costumes are another of the Yucatan customs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Colorful and showy they complement not only the dances and the festivities, but are also part of the daily life of the Yucatecans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress alignright wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-consejos-y-tips-para-vivir-en-yucatan\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"gQW8pdI0io\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2020\/03\/barrio-de-santiago-barrios-de-merida\/\">Portrait of the neighborhoods of M\u00e9rida | Santiago<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Retrato de los barrios de M\u00e9rida | Santiago&#8221; &#8212; Consejos y tips para disfrutar de la vida en Yucat\u00e1n\" src=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/2020\/03\/barrio-de-santiago-barrios-de-merida\/embed\/#?secret=qSNX5o80fk#?secret=gQW8pdI0io\" data-secret=\"gQW8pdI0io\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Two examples are the huipil and the guayabera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, <strong>the typical costumes of Yucatan<\/strong> they have undergone modifications and additions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, they continue to maintain the ancient heritage of the Mayan culture, the Spanish and Caribbean influence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within the<strong> Yucatan traditions the huipil is the most emblematic.<\/strong> Its origin dates back to pre-Hispanic times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is common among <strong>indigenous mexican women<\/strong> and are distinguished by their simple and practical design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The huipiles are made by themselves and have fabulous embroidery. They can be short or long, with geometric embroidery, inspired by animals or with flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Women not only wear the huipil, on the occasion of some important celebration or meeting: they are <strong>part of everyday life.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Between the men, <strong>the guayabera is the most popular garment<\/strong>. The guayabera is the quintessential garment used in tropical climates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a symbol of elegance. He arrived in the region at the beginning of the 20th century and is of Cuban origin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_distincion_de_la_comida_yucateca\"><\/span><strong>The distinction of Yucatecan food<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mosaic of flavors and aromas, within the customs of Yucatan we must not forget the prestigious Yucatecan gastronomy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress alignright wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-consejos-y-tips-para-vivir-en-yucatan\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"9khHA6X3f4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2020\/02\/frijol-con-puerco-tradicion-yucateca\/\">Traditional Bean with Pork Monday<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Lunes tradicional de Frijol con Puerco&#8221; &#8212; Consejos y tips para disfrutar de la vida en Yucat\u00e1n\" src=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/2020\/02\/frijol-con-puerco-tradicion-yucateca\/embed\/#?secret=u426BwRj32#?secret=9khHA6X3f4\" data-secret=\"9khHA6X3f4\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>La hora de la comida es casi un rito en Yucat\u00e1n&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a variety of regional dishes that are distinguished by their tasty ingredients from the land of Yucatan, such as <strong>red onion, achiote, habanero pepper, pepita or epazote<\/strong> among many others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their traditional drinks and desserts also stand out, mostly made with fruits from the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Las_fiestas_indigenas_mas_importantes\"><\/span><strong>The most important indigenous festivals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mayan heritage is one of the hallmarks of Yucatan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are dozens of Yucatan festivities and customs handed down by the Mayan culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each town has its own celebrations and festivities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most famous is the<strong> Hanal Pix\u00e1n<\/strong>. During that day of veneration for the dead, candles and resins are lit and tasty banquets are offered in their memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another Yucatan custom is the festival of<strong> spring equinox<\/strong>. It is celebrated from <strong>March 19-21 <\/strong>each year at the foot of the Kukulc\u00e1n pyramid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>autumn equinox,<\/strong> that takes place of <strong>September 20-22, in Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Colores_de_la_naturaleza\"><\/span><strong>Colors of nature<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Made from the leaves, roots and bark of the trees of the region, the dyes are a tradition that has been passed from generation to generation among the indigenous peoples of Mexico. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress alignleft wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-consejos-y-tips-para-vivir-en-yucatan\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"dd2cVRgVtz\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2020\/02\/artesanias-mayas-pueblos-en-yucatan\/\">Mayan handicrafts: 10 towns in Yucat\u00e1n that were born to create<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Artesan\u00edas mayas: 10 pueblos en Yucat\u00e1n que nacieron para crear&#8221; &#8212; Consejos y tips para disfrutar de la vida en Yucat\u00e1n\" src=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/2020\/02\/artesanias-mayas-pueblos-en-yucatan\/embed\/#?secret=14LGtzrq9N#?secret=dd2cVRgVtz\" data-secret=\"dd2cVRgVtz\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In many Mayan populations this custom still survives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trees are used such as Tzalam, from which a pale red is obtained, Sabacch\u00e9, which is distinguished by its intense golden yellow, Tamay, characteristic for its orange, and Cho&#039;O, which is used to produce blue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The customs in Yucatan are colorful, like their crafts and dyes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fiestas_religiosas\"><\/span><strong>Religious festivals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Religious festivities are one of the most famous Yucatan beliefs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In different cities, celebrations are held throughout the year in honor of the patron saints of each locality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mostly, these celebrations typically last up to seven days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The patron saint of Yucatan is the <strong>Lady of the Immaculate Conception. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress alignleft wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-consejos-y-tips-para-vivir-en-yucatan\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"d2KIL3yIsH\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2020\/01\/dia-de-la-candelaria\/\">Celebrate Candlemas Day in Valladolid, Yucat\u00e1n<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Celebra el D\u00eda de la Candelaria en Valladolid, Yucat\u00e1n  \ufeff&#8221; &#8212; Consejos y tips para disfrutar de la vida en Yucat\u00e1n\" src=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/2020\/01\/dia-de-la-candelaria\/embed\/#?secret=366wfWPcz5#?secret=d2KIL3yIsH\" data-secret=\"d2KIL3yIsH\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So every December 8, Mama Linda is celebrated, as she is commonly known among the faithful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> These preparations take several weeks in advance and begin at the end of November. Among the celebrations, the masses and the traditional serenade stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another highly revered religious figure among the Yucatecans is the image of San Antonio de Padua. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In June, which is when the Saint of Padua is celebrated, people usually go to mass and attend processions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Llega_navidad_llega_la_Ramada\"><\/span><strong>Christmas is coming, the Ramada is coming<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In December the streets of the capital and the Yucatecan towns begin to transmit the Christmas spirit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At this time it is very common to see children walking through the streets with a tree branch in hand, an image of the Virgin Mary and a box to store money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Between December 1 and 11, it is very common for you to find them, accompanied by parents and friends, asking for money to start their own inn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The funny thing is that as they move through the streets they sing Christmas songs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guadalupe_Reyes\"><\/span><strong>Guadalupe Reyes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is one of the most anticipated customs of Yucatan. It is done from the <strong>December 12th<\/strong>, with the celebrations of the Virgin of Guadalupe, on January 6, which is the day of the Kings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guadalupe Reyes Day is a time when the family is spent eating the rosca de reyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A color fact: the Easter thread has a plastic doll of the baby Jesus inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the portions are cut, whoever gets the figure, must bring the tamales to eat on February 2, <a href=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2020\/01\/dia-de-la-candelaria\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Candlemas day<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Todo_el_ano_es_carnaval\"><\/span><strong>The whole year is carnival<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress alignright wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-consejos-y-tips-para-vivir-en-yucatan\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"M7MTCeTtV2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2020\/02\/carnaval-2020-en-merida\/\">Carnival 2020 to celebrate the world upside down<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Carnaval 2020 para celebrar el mundo al rev\u00e9s&#8221; &#8212; Consejos y tips para disfrutar de la vida en Yucat\u00e1n\" src=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/2020\/02\/carnaval-2020-en-merida\/embed\/#?secret=vSvjk9DgKk#?secret=M7MTCeTtV2\" data-secret=\"M7MTCeTtV2\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And if it comes to customs and traditions in Yucatan, the M\u00e9rida Carnival, without a doubt, has a preferential place. It is not Rio, nor is New Orleans M\u00e9rida and here the Carnival has its own stamp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The celebrations begin the weekend before Lent, which is linked to Easter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is carried out in a property destined for that purpose in Xmatkuil, a town a few kilometers from M\u00e9rida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, some of the celebrations take place downtown, such as the children&#039;s parades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also float parades, with artistic figures, Kings and Kings contests and artistic shows among many other activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pascuas_misas_peregrinaciones_y_cuaresma\"><\/span><strong>Easter: Masses, pilgrimages and Lent<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress alignleft wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-consejos-y-tips-para-vivir-en-yucatan\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"i8gqNwwBEW\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2020\/03\/comida-de-cuaresma-yucateca\/\">Lenten meal 100% yucateca<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Comida de cuaresma 100% yucateca&#8221; &#8212; Consejos y tips para disfrutar de la vida en Yucat\u00e1n\" src=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/2020\/03\/comida-de-cuaresma-yucateca\/embed\/#?secret=98fRaHRXpM#?secret=i8gqNwwBEW\" data-secret=\"i8gqNwwBEW\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another Yucatan and Mexican custom is to celebrate Lent or Easter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During<strong> Yucatecans tend to attend mass on Easter days<\/strong> and continue Lent avoiding eating meat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, from the <strong>Palm Sunday to Good Friday or Resurrection Sunday<\/strong> there are always various festivities. From a simple procession to the recreation of the Crucifixion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During Lent, one of the Yucatan customs is to get together as a family and taste typical dishes based on fish or the traditional Brazo de Reina, which is a variety of tamale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mas_tradiciones_y_costumbres_de_Yucatan\"><\/span><strong>More traditions and customs of Yucat\u00e1n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress alignright wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-consejos-y-tips-para-vivir-en-yucatan\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"JiLA1Ny8vk\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2019\/12\/10-expresiones-yucatecas\/\">Yucatecan words and phrases to speak clubbed like your chich\u00ed<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Palabras yucatecas y frases para hablar aporreado como tu chich\u00ed&#8221; &#8212; Consejos y tips para disfrutar de la vida en Yucat\u00e1n\" src=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/2019\/12\/10-expresiones-yucatecas\/embed\/#?secret=bCD6lAyEYq#?secret=JiLA1Ny8vk\" data-secret=\"JiLA1Ny8vk\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Utilizar_palabras_en_maya_cuando_se_habla_en_espanol\"><\/span><strong>Use Maya words <\/strong>when speaking in spanish<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Very common in many parts of Yucatan, the combination of words from Mayan and Spanish are used simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> This is one of the many examples of the synchronicity of cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chile_habanero_%C2%A1a_mordidas\"><\/span><strong>Haba\u00f1ero pepper,<\/strong> To bites! <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The habanero pepper is one of the spiciest. However, for the Yucatecans that is not a problem. Bitten, it tastes better! and in the food and customs of Yucatan they are very important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chela_sal_limon_Clamato_y_%C2%A1hielo\"><\/span><strong>beer<\/strong>, salt, lemon, Clamato and ice! <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In Yucat\u00e1n, drinking beer is like drinking water and if the chela has an extra ingredient, much better!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Descalzo_vamos_descalzo_andamos\"><\/span><strong>Barefoot let&#039;s go<\/strong>, barefoot we walk <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are Yucatecan and you are at home, surely you are barefoot. And is not for less. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the heat, it is customary to wear as little clothing as possible and starting with the feet is a very good start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Para_dormir_hamacas\"><\/span><strong>To sleep: hammocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the most popular Yucatan customs. In case you didn&#039;t know: if you&#039;re in Yucat\u00e1n, you don&#039;t need a bed to sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, it is the kingdom of the hammock. Comfortable, cool and very practical, they can also be addictive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress alignleft wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-consejos-y-tips-para-vivir-en-yucatan\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"qZ0MvJmObE\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vidaenyucatan.com\/en\/2020\/03\/bombas-yucatecas-mayas\/\">Yucatecan pumps. Customs and Traditions with mischief<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Bombas yucatecas. 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Food and chela are an irreplaceable combo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a tour of the bars and cantinas of Yucat\u00e1n and you will see it with every beer and \u00a1Bomba! Health!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, the traditions and customs of Yucatan are numerous. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are religious, festive or based on ancestral beliefs. They can be shared with family or friends or accompanied by music, dance, food, aromas and a lot of color. What other tradition or custom of Yucatan do you know?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You know<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zonaturistica.com\/que-hacer-en-el-lugar-turistico\/1744\/merida-en-domingo.html\" class=\"rank-math-link\"> Merida on Sunday<\/a>?<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a1Como Paris, Yucat\u00e1n es una fiesta! Su costumbres y tradiciones destacan por su arte, humor, valores y profundo respeto a las creencias de los antepasados&#8230; Festividades que convierten a la vida en M\u00e9rida en una ficci\u00f3n. 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