Episode notes
In this episode of The Layover, we sit down with Elizabeth Cole, Undersecretary of Tourism for the Yucatán, to uncover why this storied region is quickly becoming one of Mexico’s most compelling travel destinations.
Far beyond the crowds of Cancún, Yucatán offers travelers a deeper connection—to Mayan history, sustainable communities, and a culinary heritage that’s as alive today as it was centuries ago.
Elizabeth shares how Yucatán is:
- Preserving and celebrating living Maya culture, from language to cuisine
- Offering immersive community-based tourism that empowers locals and protects tradition
- Home to award-winning gastronomy, cenotes, and archaeological wonders like Chichén Itzá and Uxmal
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