If you’re looking to support local communities, eat consciously, and enjoy some of the freshest produce the Yucatán Peninsula has to offer, the Huacal Program by Traspatio Maya is a must-know.
Founded in 2011 by the Haciendas del Mundo Maya Foundation, Traspatio Maya is more than just a marketplace — it’s a movement. Certified by both the WFTO (World Fair Trade Organization) and B Corporation, the initiative places local producers at the center of the value chain, creating fair, transparent connections between farmers and conscious consumers.
Through the Huacal Program, participants receive beautifully curated baskets — known as huacales — filled with seasonal fruits, vegetables, honey, native corn, and other artisanally grown products. All are sourced from over 130 producers across 27 communities in the Yucatán, including meliponiculturists caring for native stingless bees, salt harvesters in Celestún, and farmers preserving eight varieties of native corn.
What sets Traspatio Maya apart is not just the quality of the products, but the cultural and ecological values behind them. Every item in the huacal reflects the wisdom, tradition, and innovation of the region’s communities, grounded in the Mayan cosmovision and sustainable agricultural practices. These values have earned Traspatio Maya collaborations with internationally renowned chefs like René Redzepi and Roberto Solís, and a place at the table in some of Mexico’s most iconic restaurants.
For those wanting to make a positive impact through their everyday choices, subscribing to the Huacal Program is a meaningful way to support food sovereignty, biodiversity, and economic independence for Yucatán’s rural communities.
Traspatio Maya products are available online and at Taller Maya stores throughout the region.
📍 Learn more or order your own huacal here:
🔗 tallermaya.org/pages/traspatio-maya
📲 Instagram: @traspatio.maya
📘 Facebook: Traspatio Maya
🧺 What’s Inside a Huacal?
Each huacal (basket) is filled with fresh, seasonal, and sustainably grown products such as:
- Agroecological fruits and vegetables
- Raw honey from native stingless bees (melipona)
- Artisanal salts from Celestún
- Native corn varieties (including heirloom criollo types)
- Herbal teas, legumes, and regional specialties (may vary weekly)
🌱 Each item is produced with care and respect for tradition, land, and community
👩🍳 Renowned Chef Collaborators
Traspatio Maya has worked with some of Mexico’s most celebrated chefs, including:
- René Redzepi (Noma)
- Roberto Solís (Néctar)
- Jorge Vallejo (Quintonil)
Their ingredients have appeared on the menus of top-tier restaurants like:
- Chablé Yucatán
- Kinich (Izamal)
- Masafina
- Merci
- Apoala
- Four Seasons Mexico City
Alcalde and Ariadna
📍 Where to Buy Traspatio Maya Products
- Taller Maya Stores (multiple locations across Yucatán)
Full directory: tallermaya.org/pages/tiendas - Online: tallermaya.org/pages/traspatio-maya
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📲 @traspatio.maya
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