Folks come from all over to pray before this shrine dedicated to the talking cross, a symbol of the Maya people's struggle against inequality and injustice. You'll find the sanctuary next to a dried-up cenote in a small park about five blocks west of Hwy 307. The cross is on the right side of the altar. No one may enter wearing a hat or shoes. Mass is held several times daily in a church that sorely needed upkeep at last visit.
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