No. 151 Learn from the Mayan Priest

A man, descendant from ancient Mayans, Mayan priest, respected by the village and its surroundings, teaches Mayan culture to visitors and community’s children, he speaks his native language every day, which is the Yucatecan Maya, and he barely speaks Spanish. A Santa Elena’s character that shares his knowledge, wisdom, and house, kitchen, and Mayan altar, as a way of rescuing and keeping Yucatecan Mayan culture alive.

At the heart of the Puuc Route, it is essential to stop in Santa Elena to honor the knowledge shared by Don Hernán about the Maya housing building, he will tell you about his l xanil nah experiences, you can also learn and/or taste hand-made tortillas and some dish. Don Hernán developed a tool that de-fibers henequen manually, plant over which an agroindustry in Yucatán was developed, as well as a small altar to place his offerings to the Mayan Gods.

Santa Elena, one of the villages forming part of the most populated region in the Yucatán Peninsula, the South of Mérida. It is an awesome Yucatecan area where you can enjoy a quiet daily life, experience the Yucatecan calm, visit churches, haciendas, archeological sites, museums, cenotes, grottoes, learn about stories and many more.

It includes guided tour, explanation, food tasting. It is recommended to bring a camera and comfortable clothing.