Learn all about corn and Mayan knowledge in Yaxunah community, Yucatán

There is a perfect place to reconnect and give a broader meaning to working with the land. The Maya community of Yaxunah or Primera Casa in the Maya language is located in the extreme south-central part of the state of Yucatan, just 20km from the archaeological site of Chichen Itza. It is a community as […]

A week to get to know the essence of Yucatán

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Let’s go on an ecotourism adventure through Yucatán, a route full of natural and cultural riches and heritage. Likewise, being such a great state, visitors should not miss specific destinations. Rutopia offers a tour of Yucatan’s most emblematic and unique ecotourism sites.  Relaxing Day in Holbox Island Let’s start our tour doing ecotourism on the […]

9 ecotourism attractions in Quintana Roo

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The splendor that surrounds Quintana Roo is something extraordinary, from its white-sand beaches and turquoise sea to its significant cultural mosaic, biodiversity of flora and fauna, ancestral history, and ecotourism attractions. Likewise, this paradise on earth holds the history of its Mayan ancestors. Memories that today are visible in its traditions, gastronomy, and archeology. So […]

Small Tour of the Historic Downtown Oaxaca

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Downtown Oaxaca is like traveling back to an elegant colonial city from the 16th century. It was one of the first Spanish cities in Mexico and is home to some of the most beautiful colonial buildings in the country that have been preserved almost intact. Its decorations show pre-Hispanic symbols with Spanish techniques.  Since 1976, […]

Oaxaca Tour among Forests, Handicrafts and Beaches

Oaxaca is one of the most visited states in Mexico. Its colorful beauty has captivated millions of foreigners. It is one of the few places in the country where most of the indigenous customs and traditions are still respected. This state will always welcome people with open arms and mesmerizing beauty. So let’s go with […]

The Art of Making Tortillas in Mexico

In Mexico, we can find gastronomy that makes us fall in love, and the secret ingredient has always been corn, the main ingredient of tortillas. In pre-Hispanic cultures, corn knowledge had religious, aesthetic, and economic organizational aspects. Therefore, people associate these cultures’ development with the cultivation and consumption of corn, which was associated with the gods. Today, corn […]

Mexican Spirit Animals: Meet the Alebrijes

Oaxaca is one of the states with the most incredible variety of handicrafts. We can find everything from handmade clothing to decorations made of typical materials such as black clay. According to the indigenous traditions that prevail in Oaxaca, each thing has a special meaning. One of them is the alebrije, considered Mexican spirit animals. […]

Five towns to visit and get to know the essence of Mexico

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Mexico is a large country, full of exotic climates and places. From deserts in the north to humid jungles in the south. Likewise, the different environments and terrains allowed different peoples to settle in a region and develop a particular and unique culture. For that reason, in Mexico are many towns to visit and get to know the […]

Why should we know the Otomangues of Oaxaca?

Throughout Mexico, many linguistic families exist, among them the Otomangues. The indigenous communities that speak the Otomangue language cover the state of San Luis Potosí to Oaxaca, resulting in great cultural diversity. Likewise, the Otomangues, although united by their kinship and languages, are very different from one another. For example, some Otomangues live in arid valleys like the […]

Campeche: Cultural Heritage of Humanity City 

Mexico has a list of 13 Heritage Cities, and Campeche has been one since 1999. What sets Campeche a world heritage is that it’s the only walled city. Behind these walls, Campeche is full of history, culture, and gastronomy. Likewise, this walled city is known for its hexagonal defense system. In addition, Campeche has a colonial style and inexplicable beauty.  […]