The area just outside of Merida serves as a remarkable example of the history and culture of this vast county called Mexico. Evidence of the deeply rooted Mayan traditions and history can be seen everywhere, from the pyramids to the people and the flavorful cuisine. Add to this the exquisite natural beauty of a region long known for it’s lush jungles and hidden cenotes and top it off with a Spanish colonial flavor- from the architecture and the narrow streets to the palatial haciendas to the festive music. Step back in time…
TO READ
Escape To Mexico- An Anthology of Great Fiction, Edited by Sara Nickles
Like Water For Chocolate by Laura Esquivel
The Lacuna: A Novel by Barbara Kingsolver
Mayan Cuisine- Recipes From The Yucatan Region by Daniel Hoyer
Foods of the Maya: A Taste of the Yucatan by Nancy Gerlach
Mayan Cooking: Recipes From the Sun Kingdoms of Mexico by Cherry Hamman
A Forest of Kings: The Untold Story of the Ancient Maya by Linda Schele
Star Gods of the Maya; Astronomy in Art, Folklore, and Calendars by Susan Milbrath
The Fall of the Ancient Maya; Solving the Mystery of the Maya Collapse by David L. Webster
Chronicle of the Maya Kinds and Queens; Deciphering the Dynasties of the Ancient Maya by Simon Martin
Maya Cosmogenesis 2012: The True Meaning of the Maya Calendar End-Date by John Major
TO SEE
Apocalypto- Mel Gibson’s take on the fall of the Mayan Civilization
Frida- starring Salma Hayek, Alfred Molina & Antonio Banderas. Directed by Julie Taymor
Like Water For Chocolate, based on the best selling novel of the same name. Critically acclaimed example of Mexican storytelling at it finest.
