Chinelo Dancers And The Original Hip Hop
From many streets away, we could hear the band playing the distinctive music. It was Carnival in Tepoztlán, and the Chinelos were dancing. We headed in the direction of the music to a small clearing o...
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Did you know? Mexico's ancient astronomers had sophisticated calendars
Several ancient civilizations developed astonishingly accurate calendars. Even so, occasional adjustments were needed to bring the calendar back in line with solar events. Archaeologists studying the s...
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Life Translated To Art: The Works Of Mara Odette
Even if I see a landscape or a flower or the ocean, I can detect a human feeling, so it reminds me (that) I am human.
read moreInner Reality: Ary Stillman In Cuernavaca
Cuernavaca worked a miracle on Ary and his painting seemed revitalized. For the next few years, there was an outpouring of fantasies on canvas or paper.
Photos © Still...
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Inviting spas in Cuernavaca, Mexico
The following information has been summarized and updated from my latest book, Spas & Hot Springs of Mexico.
I recently had the hard duty of visiting three of Mexico's world-class spas. There are ...
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It's hot in Zacatepec, Morelos
Zacatepec has three claims to fame – the sugar mill, the Instituto Technológico de Zacatepec and its soccer stadium.
read moreMorelos' Exotic Foods For The Brave At Heart
Morelos' Exotic Foods for the Brave at Heart
Colorines
Zapote negro
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The Zapata Route In Morelos Part 2: His Heart Stopped Beating
Part 1 - The Land Was in His Heart
Zapata's Death
After leaving Museo Casa de Zapata your next stop in the Zapata Route is in Chinameca where he was shot. It's qui...
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Everybody's Happy At Morelos's Las Huertas Adventure Paradise
Mouth of the spring at Las Huertas
Cascading water...
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The State Of Morelos - An Overview
The state of Morelos is like a little heart, beating in the center of Mexico. It is fitting that it was named after José María Morelos y Pavon who took over leadership of the revolution after Miguel ...
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Las Estacas - Riverside Aquatic Park In Morelos
Inviting aqua water
Swing over the stream
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Santa Maria - Morelos Puts Heart Into Its Festivals
What is at the heart of festivals in Mexico? Mexican festivals have something special that those of us non-Mexicans just have to experience to understand. Santa Maria Ahuacatilan, Morelos is the place ...
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The Zapata Route in Morelos Part 1: The Land Was in His Heart
At the heart of liberty is land. Emiliano Zapata knew this better than anyone; his slogan was "Tierra y Libertad!" (Land and Liberty!) This key figure in the Mexican Revolution was born in the heart of...
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Braised chicken with apples: Pollo con manzanas
On a visit to Cuernavaca, our friend Joaquín was describing the chicken his sister-in-law had prepared for New Year's dinner. It sounded delicious and he promised to ask her for the recipe. A few nigh...
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Morelos: land of culinary contrasts
The Mexican state of Morelos, although diminutive in size, boasts an impressively large cultural amalgam. Long before Europeans arrived and settled in Cuernavaca and Tepoztlan, now upscale resort areas...
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An American Chef In Mexico
Readers of this column often write to inquire about taking cooking classes in Mexico, though I never recommend one that I have not visited personally. This month, another can be added. Casa del Angel, ...
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Lime Leaf Drink: Agua con Hojas de Limon
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 ...
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Oyster Mushroom Frittata: Tortilla de Huevo con Cazahuates
Cazahuatenanacatl is the Nahuatl name for oyster mushrooms. While these delicious, meaty mushrooms may be difficult to pronounce in Nahuatl, they are very easy to eat in a variety of dishes. The follow...
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Lloyd Mexico Economic Report July 2004
Announcing that first quarter direct foreign investment totaled 7.425 billion dollars, President Vicente Fox described Mexico as the "best place in the world in which to invest". The year-end figure for foreign direct investment is likely to top 16 billion dollars.
read moreCuernavaca's Muros Museum: There's Heart within These Walls
Muros, which means "walls" in Spanish, opened to the public in May of 2004. It is the only museum in Cuernavaca, Morelos originally designed to be a museum. The space is flexible with movable lighting,...
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Family Fun is the heart of Parque Aquatico Oaxtepec near Cuernavaca, Morelos
As soon as you walk in the gates of PAO (Parque Aquatico Oaxtepec) you know that everyone in your family is going to have fun. Right in front of the entrance is a sparkling pool with child-accessible w...
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Play to Your Heart's Content at the Ex-Hacienda de Temixco in Morelos Part One: 32 Acres of Aqua Fun
Just twenty minutes from downtown Cuernavaca, you pass from the noisy, hot traffic of Temixco, Mexico, into the relaxation and fun of the Ex-Hacienda de Temixco water park. As you walk through the gate...
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Play to Your Heart's Content at the Ex-Hacienda de Temixco in Morelos Part Two: A Long and Varied History
Ex-haciendas have a feeling of elegance that you can experience only in Mexico.
( Part One: 32 Acres of Aqua Fun)
As if the water park weren't enough, the buildings of the hacienda still stand and ha...
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Handmade Mexican Art from 3 de Mayo, Morelos and getting it home in one piece
If you are planning a trip to the state of Morelos in central Mexico you'll probably want to enjoy a fun day of shopping in the small colonia of 3 de Mayo. (Yes, they spell it with a real number "Three...
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It's about variety at El Rollo water park in Morelos
Many attractions allow for pairs or small groups to enjoy them together. It's perfect for an exotic family reunion - there's something for everyone.
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