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Mukbil Pollo Festival in Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen's Mukbil Pollo Festival centers on the Yucatecan tamal at the heart of Hanal Pixán, the Maya observance of Día de Muertos.

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✳ Freshly prepared mukbil pollo✳ Pan de muerto and aguas frescas✳ Food from local cooks and vendors

The star dish

Mukbil pollo, also called pib, is a large Yucatecan tamal. It is made with corn masa and filled with seasoned chicken and pork.

Rooted in Hanal Pixán

The tamal is wrapped in banana leaves and traditionally cooked underground. Families prepare it during Hanal Pixán to honor and remember loved ones who have died.

At the market

Visitors can try freshly made mukbil pollo along with pan de muerto and aguas frescas. Buying from the stalls supports local cooks, vendors and food producers.

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