
The Legacy of Henequen: Yucatán’s Green Gold
Before Yucatán was known for its turquoise waters and colonial charm, it was defined by a plant — one that wove together history, culture, and identity. Long before tourism flourished, the Yucatán Peninsula thrived under the rule of henequen, the spiky agave plant once called “oro verde” or “green gold.” Its strong fibers, turned into ropes and fabrics, connected Yucatán […]











