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Mexico's Black heritage: the Costa Chica of Guerrero and Oaxaca Bobby Vaughn

The Amuzgo people of Mexico's Costa Chica. Most of the homes in the region were round mud huts, whose roots have been traced back to what is now Ghana and the Ivory Coast.
© Bobby Vaughn, 2006

The Costa Chica ("Short Coast" in Spanish) is one of two regions in Mexico with significant Black communities, the other being the state of Veracruz on the Gulf coast. The Costa Chica is a 200-mile long coastal region beginning just southeast of Acapulco, Grouerrero, and ending near the town of Puerto Angel, Oaxaca. read more

Guelaguetza Maria Diaz

Monday, July 26,2010, the colorful pageantry of Mexico's Guelaguetza is reenacted once again during the Lunes del Cerro (Mondays on the Hill. A Zapotec word signifying offering or offertory, Guelaguetza was the term used to describe the Oaxaca ceremony and celebration held each year to propitiate the gods in return for sufficient rain and a bountiful harvest. Today it is one of the most colorful fiestas in Mexico. read more

culture-customs fiestas-traditions Oaxaca, Oaxaca

Yucatecan lime soup: Sopa de lima Karen Hursh Graber

This specialty of the Yucatan, although it comes from a warm climate, is great winter comfort food. The variety of lime called Citrus Limetta grows in abundance in the Yucatan, although other varieties... read more

poultry soups Yucatán

Refreshing Mexican lime leaf drink: Agua con hojas de limon Karen Hursh Graber

Since lime trees are so abundant in central and southern México, it's no surprise that good use is made of the leaves as well as the fruit. The following agua, or fruit drink, is probably one of ... read more

fruit beverages Morelos

Mi Pullman: remodeling a Mexican Art Nouveau townhouse III

architecture lifestyles real-estate Chapala Ajijic, Jalisco

Mi Pullman: remodeling a Mexican Art Nouveau townhouse III Ros Chenery

This is the third installment in a story about my love affair with an old house in Mexico. One day I found myself standing in front of a beautiful three story, art nouveau town house. It was shabby, obviously neglected, and unlived in, but it had certain magic about it, which captured both my imagination and my heart. I knew, in that moment and with great certainly, that one day I would buy it. read more

architecture real-estate Chapala Ajijic, Jalisco

The Brownsville-Matamoros Ferry: crossing the Rio Grande from 1818 to 1929 Maggie Van Ostrand

Old is good, especially when it's a freshly discovered newspaper from April 1929. It's exciting to read things that happened even before the stock market crash was to occur that coming October, leading America into one of the bleakest periods in our history. That sad period also saw the close of the oldest institution on the lower Mexican border: the Brownsville-Matamoros ferry.

The ferry (chalon) was an efficient means of transportation between the U.S. and Mexico for 110 years but, in 1929, it took its last trip across the Rio Grande. read more

border-crossings Matamoros, Tamaulipas

Hacienda Beach Club and Residences in Cabo San Lucas

With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, Cabo San Lucas invites an active lifestyle with golf, deep sea fishing and water sports. Hacienda Beach Club & Residences is considered the finest name in private beach club and residential community living. Located on Medano Beach next to the Marina, the property boasts a spectacular view of the rock formations at Land's End, where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez. A footpath connects residents with restaurants, shopping, nightlife and local culture. read more

lifestyles real-estate retiring Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur

Cumin flavored Mexican huazontle with onions: Huazontle con cebollas y comino Karen Hursh Graber

This is a quick and easy side dish, a flavorful accompaniment to simple grilled or roasted meat or poultry. The recipe is adapted from 1,000 Mexican Recipes by Marge Poore. Ingredients 1 pound ... read more

vegetables vegetarian side-dishes Central Highlands

Mexican huazontle tart with pasilla chile: Tarta de huazontle con chile pasilla Karen Hursh Graber

This is referred to as a tart in Mexico, although, having two crusts, it is more like a pie made with tart dough. It makes a good lunch or light supper, with a soup or salad. The recipe is adapted from... read more

vegetables main-dishes vegetarian Central Highlands

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