Muna, Administrative division in Yucatán, Mexico
Muna is a municipality in southern Yucatán located around 50 kilometers from Mérida, the state capital. The area consists of rural settlements and villages scattered across low, green terrain with a quiet character.
The region was originally under the control of the Tutul Xiu chiefdom until Spanish conquest brought it under colonial rule in 1549. It then became part of the encomienda system that structured Spanish colonial power for centuries.
The August celebrations honoring the Virgin of the Assumption bring traditional dances and local festivities that shape the community's calendar. The name itself comes from Yucatec Maya, meaning soft water, reflecting the deep indigenous roots of this place.
The best time to visit is during the August festivities when traditional events fill the community's calendar and bring activity to the area. Plan travel as this is rural territory where having a vehicle makes moving around much easier than in urban centers.
The name comes from Yucatec Maya meaning soft water, a reference to the freshwater springs that flow in this region. This ancient language root shows how deeply indigenous heritage remains woven into the area's identity and place names.
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