Cancun's cultural oasis: La Casa del Arte Popular Mexicano
Depicting death in situations of the living is an artistic tradition for which Mexico is renowned.
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Huichol Voices
Summer solstice 2003 would be memorable. A local paper mentioned a Huichol vigil to be held near the shoreline of Mexico’s Lake Chapala at a site called Isla de los Patos. The ceremony was to peak on...
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Puerto Vallarta: where the art of life thrives!
Travelers, who anticipate old Mexican charm and sunny, beautiful beaches, soon discover much more. Fascinating Puerto Vallarta exudes a warm hospitality, colorful art and joyful music. Evenings blaze with glorious sunsets; explode with summer lightning shows. Banderas Bay embraces beaches for sunbathing, northern stretches for surfing and southern white patches for snorkeling. And, golf courses boast the greenest greens, sandiest traps, chirpiest exotic birds, and live water hazards, crocodiles!
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Searching for Sor Juana - Mexican poet
In the preface to his monumental biography Sor Juana, the late Octavio Paz wrote, "In her lifetime [1651 to 1695], Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz was read and admired not only in Mexico but in Spain and al...
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Jalapeña Christmas: A holiday in Xalapa
The sights, sounds and smells of Christmas in Mexico are wondrous, and Xalapa is no exception. Sparkling lights, music, cohetes (fireworks) and hot chocolate mix together to fill your senses. Al...
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Bullfights - where and when
Many towns have ferias (fairs) and special celebrations during which there may be one or two days of bullfights. In addition, there is the spectacular Plaza Mexico in the Federal District. You might want to check out the Mexican bullfight website that I have linked below: www.bullfights.org
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Fiestas de Octubre - Auditorio Benito Juarez, Guadalajara
ESPECTACULOS EN EL INTERIOR DEL AUDITORIO BENITO JUÁREZ
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS & LOCATIONS:
Community Service Programs · The Bohemio ...
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Mixquic: the Day of the Dead and the Day of All Saints in Mexico
In Mexico on the first two days of November, the dead are remembered in a very special celebration which is one of the most hallowed traditions in the Mexican culture.
Each year, a series of unique ev...
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Footprints in San Pedro Itzican
As a home-based working mother I recently found myself faced with an annual quandary: how to keep my two restless pre-teens entertained over their summer holiday and simultaneously squeeze some quality...
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Mata Ortiz: How do you get there from here?
Juan Mata Ortíz is a small village of potters, farmers and cowboys in Northern Chihuahua. About 30 years ago, an unschooled artistic genius, Juan Quezada, taught himself how to make ollas, eart...
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Culinary theme vacations in Mexico: The intrepid cocinero
The Intrepid Cocinero
These culinary theme vacations are based on the adage:
the way to a Mexican’s heart is through his stomach.
By Daniel C. Schechter
This article origina...
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Mexico's Dance of the Sun: Danza del sol
Every so often, an event or circumstance occurs which changes the way we think of ourselves, or our place in the universe. Today was a day like that.
Late yesterday, a guest of my neighbor learned of ...
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The Frida Kahlo Museum
For an offbeat travel experience in the Mexico City area, consider a visit to the Museo Frida Kahlo in Coyoacan. Hidden behind high cobalt blue walls at the corner of Londres and Allende in this charmi...
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Adaptations: Survival of the cleverest
Juan Mata Ortíz is a small village of potters, farmers and cowboys in Northern Chihuahua. About 30 years ago, an unschooled artistic genius, Juan Quezada, taught himself how to make earthenware jars i...
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Artesania: Behind the Scenes in San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato
Admit it. Next to simmering on the beach or sunning poolside slathered in oil, you visit Mexico to shop. In fact, if you’re a real shopper you bypass beach resorts altogether. On at least one trip ea...
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Huellas ...de Santa Cecilia
November is a festive month here in Ajijic, beginning with the celebrations of All Saints Day and Day of the Dead, and ending with the feast of the village's patron, San Andrés.
Invariably the most l...
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Day of the Dead: things to do around Guadalajara
In response to all the positive feedback on my Day of the Dead article, here are a few related activities you might pursue in the Guadalajara - Lake Chapala area during late October - early November. I...
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Mata Ortiz, Chihuahua; a village of potters
Northern Mexico often gets short shrift in the tourist literature. Several guidebooks recommend one blast south as quickly as possible because there is "nothing but empty desert in Chihuahua, Coahuila or Nuevo Leon." Au contraire!
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