What to expect
Hammocks,
huipiles, and
habañeros fuse with students, sunshine, and Mayan roots
When to go
February 2 and 3 for Los Vasallos de la Candelaria celebrating the town's patron saint
What to do
Paseo de Montejo hipsters, Plaza Mayor history, Pacheco Museum murals
Local colour
Treat yourself to a
café con leche at the Fiesta Americana--the swankiest hotel in town
Don't miss
Day-tripping south to Uxmal pyramids, west to Celestun beaches, and north to Progreso ports
Don't forget
Try a shot of the fine local liquor--called
Xtabentun--made of honey and sweet anisette