In my recent trip to Mexico I learned about the aluxes, small elves that, according to Mayan folklore, protect the nature of the Yucatán Peninsula. Today’s story is about one of the aluxes and the mischief that they stir up when their environment is disturbed without their permission. This story is in the third person and present tense. Important vocabular ... Show More
Oct 26
La aventura de la vida, parte 4
<p>Sandra and Gabriel have fallen through the floor of the grand pyramid of Chichen Itzá, El Castillo. After solving puzzles and more falling through the pyramids below El Castillo, they have found themselves in a cenote, or underground lake. How will they make it out of this sit ... Show More
17m 39s
Oct 3
El Molinero y Las Tres Plumas
Want the full transcript, English translation, and vocabulary list? Become a member and turn every episode into a full Spanish learning experience.In “The Miller and the Three Feathers”, a poor miller’s youngest son, Pedro, sets off on a journey to find the most extraordinary f ... Show More
12m 7s
Sep 18
Creatures of the Hills: Duendes and Spirits in the Shadows of Mexico
In this horror story, we'll explore the forests and rivers of Mexico exploring stories of duendes, "the little people", that have haunted generations in Latin America. Where did these stories come from and were they always considered works of the devil? I'll uncover chilling acco ... Show More
27m 27s
Nov 2022
Las Mañanitas - The Little Mornings
<p>If you want to fit in at a Mexican birthday party, there are a few things you need to know. One is the “mordida,” another is the piñata chant, and perhaps the most important is the traditional Mexican birthday song! In this episode, we share the lyrics and the meaning behind t ... Show More
22m 16s