Tixkokob

🧵 Tixkokob: the village of hamacas and deep roots

📍 Location

• Located in the north-central region of Yucatán, at about 25 km east of Mérida, Tixkokob is easily accessible while being far from the hustle and bustle of the city.
• Its name comes from Mayan and probably means “place of the kokob snake” or “yellow beard”, in reference to a local species.

🧬 Historical heritage

• Before the Spanish conquest, Tixkokob was part of the señorío of Ceh Pech, an influential Mayan political organization.
• Integrated into the colonial system as encomienda, the village saw cohabitation Mayan traditions and Catholicism, creating a hybrid cultural identity still alive.
• TheSan Bernardino church in Siena, built in the 17th century, is one of the symbols of the village, combining colonial architecture and local spirituality.

🧺 Craftsmanship and know-how

• Tixkokob is renowned throughout Mexico for the artisanal manufacture of hamacas (hammocks), hand-woven with remarkable finesse.
• Family workshops perpetuate this ancestral know-how, passed down from generation to generation.
• Each hammock is a work of patience and precision, often made with cotton or nylon thread, in bright colors and traditional patterns.

🎉 Local life and festivities

• The village celebrates several religious and popular festivals, including:
• San Bernardino of Siena (from May 17 to 22), with processions, dances and fairs.
• Christ of Mercy (end of September), marked by rituals and moments of reflection.
• These events are an opportunity to meet the locals, of taste the local cuisine, and of experience community fervor.

🏞️ Things to see and do

• Visit the hamaca workshops and chat with the craftsmen.
• Explore the municipal market, where you can find fruits, spices, textiles and everyday objects.
• Discover the cenote Aketzali, a small natural treasure nearby.
• Take a trip to the Aké archaeological site, known for its pilaster structures and its network of ancient roadways.

✨ Why Tixkokob is unique

It is a village where time seems to slow down, where each artisanal gesture tells a story, and where the Mayan heritage is still palpable in looks and words. Tixkokob is simple, sincere and deeply rooted — a place where people come for listen, learn and let yourself be carried away.