May is filled with festivities, beginning with Labor Day, the Day of the Holy Cross, and Cinco de Mayo, followed by Mother's Day (the 10th), Teacher's Day (the 15th) and Sudent's Day (the 23rd).
It's also the year's hottest month in many parts of Mexico, but Julia Taylor knows where to cool off in Morelos. Set in the shady gardens of the Ex-Hacienda de Temixco, you'll find mini golf, beach volleyball, water slides and wave pools in 32 Acres of Aqua Fun.
Southern Veracruz state boasts beautiful scenery, a biosphere reserve and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Get off the beaten track with Richard Ferguson as he visits Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas: Almost Paradise. The intriguing photo strip includes a shot of an open air Internet café.
Michoacan's indigenous presence is seen throughout the state, and Purepecha cuisine is a complex and favorful dining alternative. Travis Whitehead returns to sample the Flavors of Mexico's Indigenous Kitchens.
Have you ever wanted to escape it all and live in Mexico? Jenny McGill tells the story of two people who did just that, building a guest ranch on the outskirts of Talpa, and teaching ecology to several generations in Wildfires and Old Men. Three Tamales for the Señor is a delightful tale of new beginnings in Mexico, told by master storyteller, James Tipton. And Maggie Van Ostrand talks about reinventing yourself in Mexico in Border Promotions.
For romantics, the late Mexican composer Agustin Lara takes center stage in Washington, DC's Gala Hispanic Theater by Rita Pomade.
The Buttonwood, Calabash and Butterfly Palm are beautiful additions to Mexican gardens, described in detail by Linda Abbott Trapp.
On the serious side, Doctors Robert and Curtis Page offer some sound Legal Advice for Mexico TravelersLegal Advice for Mexico Travelers. Alvin Starkman discusses the advantages of Travelers' checks, ATM machines or cash in addition to a wide mix of stories by our regular columnists. Where else could you find such a varied collection of articles on Mexico? We know you'll enjoy them.
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