Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about maya culture, curated daily by BrightWire.
A community center made from centuries-old sustainable materials is bringing natural cooling and cultural pride back to a Yucatán village. Debi Morris is teaching residents how to build with adobe, an ancient Maya technique that was nearly lost.
A luxury eco-resort in the Yucatán Peninsula is combining ancient Maya chocolate traditions with modern wellness, offering chocolate massages, body wraps, and culinary experiences that leave guests feeling years younger. The healing treatments use locally sourced cacao and traditional techniques passed down through generations.
Rina Lazo, the only female muralist in Mexico City's prestigious Palacio de Bellas Artes, spent decades bringing Mesoamerican heritage to life through her art. The Guatemalan painter who worked alongside Diego Rivera left behind a powerful legacy celebrating Indigenous culture.
