culture El Sudcaliforniano 2026-11-03

The Bone-Cleaning Tradition of Pomuch in Campeche

In the Mayan town of Pomuch, locals continue the centuries-old tradition of cleaning the bones of their ancestors. Once an intimate ritual, it has now become a protected cultural heritage and a major tourist attraction.

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