Tag Archives: Santa Elena Yucatan

Invitation to the preschool event

Posted on May 13, 2016 by thepickledonionyucatan

Today I went to visit, by invitation .to one of the pre schools here in the village .Benito Juarez Garcia is an indigenous school where the children are taught the Maya culture to preserve the traditions.As well as speaking spanish … Continue reading →

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Drawing competition in Santa Elena

Posted on November 8, 2015 by thepickledonionyucatan

Now I have a little more time I thought I would do a fun thing in the village. I set out three categories based on age, one for ninos (children) up to the age of 13 and two categories for … Continue reading →

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Ticul to Santa Elena marathon or Ko onex alkab.

Posted on August 24, 2014 by thepickledonionyucatan

Marathon or in Maya K0 onex alkab which means lets run. Please note: I have just been informed that this is not really a marathon but a 15 k run….. sorry if I mislead anyone… not being a runner myself … Continue reading →

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Internet connection

Posted on February 5, 2014 by thepickledonionyucatan

Because of more than one  comment made on Bookings.com that there was no Wi Fi in the rooms ( although we do  have stated that it is in the public areas)It prompted me to  write a little about how difficult … Continue reading →

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Festival of Santa Elena

Posted on January 21, 2014 by thepickledonionyucatan

Every January, starting after the three kings day January 6th begins the annual festival of Santa Elena celebrating their patron saint ,St Mathew. Its a fun and sometimes solom occasion, filling two and a half weeks of burning of the … Continue reading →

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The new entrance to Santa Elena

Posted on December 10, 2013 by thepickledonionyucatan

The next time you come to visit The Pickled Onion in Santa Elena, coming from Uxmal ,one cannot miss the new entrance that has been created. Before cruising the new dual carriage way into Santa Elena you will pass through … Continue reading →

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