No. 132 Little Mayan Huts – Thumbnail Handcrafts

A great character, a talented artist, magical hands, a true Yucatecan, proud of welcoming you in Mayan language, which is his native tongue, and at his home. Start this experience visiting the atelier of the artisan Aureliano Pool Canché, who after being a tailor for more than 40 years, he decided to become an artisan. He stands out for making little Mayan huts, which are an important symbol of the Mayan housing. The atelier is full of history, there, you can admire a scale prototype of the Mayan hut of this artisan, he will tell you about the house’s features and how is daily life in there.

Nowadays, he adapted his current house to have a Mayan courtyard with the objective of showing part of the Mayan culture and the work he has been doing, now, there is no space inside his house where you cannot see a handicraft, because, even though the little Mayan huts are his main attraction, you can also see different pieces of art in papier mâché, paintings, and different crafts, and handiworks.

Don Aureliano is proud of being Maya, he continues speaking his language and performs his traditions, which have provided him with wonderful opportunities like being the leading part of a TV series and providing consultancies about the Mayan language.

It includes a guided tour, explanation, and use of facilities. It is recommended to bring a photographic camera, and cash in case you would like to buy something.