I am a Maya Macehual woman originally from Ixcan, Yucatán. My life has been devoted to caring for, healing, and accompanying the women of our communities.

I trained alongside a Maya Macehual healer and midwife from Tulum, and for decades I practiced traditional midwifery and Maya sobada, accompanying births, pregnancies, and healing processes in communities where, many times, the jungle, the roads, and the community itself were our hospital.

I am the mother of six children, whom I received into the world with my own hands. My knowledge was born not only from what I learned from my teachers, but also from experiencing in my own body the same processes that I accompanied in other women.

Over the years, I shared my knowledge with many women, helping to train new generations of midwives and sobadoras. My work has always been guided by observation, deep listening to the body, and respect for ancestral Maya knowledge.

I am a native of Tulum and a proud descendant of the Maya Macehual people. I am the granddaughter of Claudio Oil, one of the first priests of the Cancha Maya in Tulum, and the daughter of Antonia Echeverría, a traditional midwife with a warrior spirit and an innate gift for healing.

I am part of a collective of Maya women dedicated to preserving and defending our ancestral roots. For me, it is an honor to carry this heritage through my hands, using traditional healing techniques to relieve pain and restore the wellbeing of those who place their trust in me.

I am Rosario’s mother and Lenica’s grandmother. I was born and raised as a Maya Macehual woman near Playa, working the milpa as part of a very large family. From an early age, I experienced the hardships, hunger, and violence that many women in our community have faced throughout their lives.

Despite these challenges and growing up in an environment shaped by male dominance, I fought so that my daughters could have better opportunities, greater freedom, and a life of dignity. My strength has grown from my love for my family, from resistance, and from the conviction that women deserve to live with respect and wellbeing.

As women, we hold profound knowledge of plants, traditional medicine, the territory, and the ways of caring for life. This knowledge has been passed from generation to generation and is part of the richness of our people.

Today, I wish to live surrounded by loving relationships, respect, and community. I want to share what I have learned, continue walking alongside other women, and contribute to building a more just future — one in which our daughters, granddaughters, and the generations to come can live with dignity, peace, and hope.

I am originally from Tulum. I am of Maya Macehual descent and come from a family with a deep tradition of ancestral knowledge and service to the community.

My grandfather was a Maya priest, healer, herbalist, midwife, sobador, and traditional bonesetter. My mother was also a sobadora and midwife. Through them, I inherited valuable teachings about caring for life and health, and about the importance of keeping the traditions and knowledge of our people alive.

I am passionate about holistic healing and understand wellbeing as a balance between mind, body, and spirit. I especially enjoy working with and accompanying women through their processes of growth, empowerment, and wellbeing, creating spaces for listening, trust, and mutual support.

I also enjoy traveling and learning about other cultures, because I believe every encounter is an opportunity to learn, broaden our understanding of the world, and deepen our appreciation for our own roots.

I am a Maya woman from Muyil, a community once governed by María Uicab. I am a single mother of ten children and a grandmother. My life has been a story of resistance, survival, and transformation.

I was born into a family where two legacies existed side by side: the ancestral knowledge of traditional medicine and the deep wounds caused by violence against women. I grew up hearing stories of pain, injustice, and suffering that affected several generations of my family. Yet I also inherited the strength of the women who chose to keep moving forward and protect life.

From my ancestors, I received knowledge of medicinal plants, traditional healing, and caring for others. But it was through the difficult experiences of my own life that I came to understand the importance of healing not only the body, but also the heart, mind, and memory.

I have faced violence, discrimination, loss, and moments that tested my spirit. I have also experienced the struggle of raising my children as a single mother and finding my own path toward freedom. Each experience taught me that women deserve spaces where we can be heard, supported, and valued.

I love to dance — to dance our traditions, our roots, and our freedom. For me, dance is a celebration of life and a way of remembering that our spirit remains alive even after the most difficult storms.

Today, I walk alongside other women because I believe in collective healing. I want no woman to feel alone in her pain, and I want every woman to discover the strength she carries within herself. My commitment is to accompany processes of healing, dignity, and hope, especially for those who have experienced violence or exclusion.

I raise my voice for women, for our daughters and sons, for justice, freedom, and peace. I believe that when women weave ourselves together, share our stories, and support one another, we have the power to transform entire generations.

I am of Maya Macehual origin, a daughter of the territory of the Cruzo'ob and a descendant of Maya Macehual dignitaries. My identity is deeply rooted in the history, memory, and resistance of my people.

I enjoy traditional cuisine and find in hand embroidery, sewing, and dressmaking forms of expression that strengthen my connection to our culture and the knowledge passed down by my ancestors.

I am also interested in understanding the human mind, emotions, and the processes of healing that enable individuals and communities to strengthen their wellbeing and build fuller, more meaningful lives.

I am Lenica, daughter of Rosario Ángulo Chuc. I grew up in Tulum, surrounded by the natural, cultural, and spiritual richness of our Maya territory — an environment that has nurtured my love and respect for nature.

I love swimming in the cenotes and spending time in the natural spaces that are part of our identity and everyday life. In them, I find peace, inspiration, and a deep connection with the land and water.

I dream of learning new languages and traveling to discover different countries, cultures, and ways of life. I want to broaden my horizons, learn from others, and share the richness of my Maya roots with the world.