Most people think of piñatas as a fun activity for parties. The history of the piñata reveals many interesting facts that go beyond the playing of a game, although piñatas certainly have been intended for fun. Piñatas may have originated in China. Marco Polo discovered the Chinese fashioning figures of cows, oxen or buffaloes, covered with colored paper and adorned with […]
Continue ReadingThe music of Mexico provides a rich tapestry of rhythm, tone, and variety. Its roots are based on a compelling history of disparate influences. From the music of the Mariachi, the Corrido, to the popular Gypsy Kings and Selena, you will find much to interest you. The Music of Mexico Folklorico Mexican Fiction on MexConnect […]
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The year-end holidays in Mexico are always known for time honored traditions and a family oriented spirit. You can sing Christmas carols with your friends and family and enjoy some buñuelos, tamales and ponche spiked with rum. Then comes New Year’s Eve. And while it has its traditions, this holiday is not so family-oriented. The most important beach destinations in […]
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In Mexico, Day of the Dead – Día de Muertos – is a spiritual, intense vigil connecting the souls of the living and dead. Over the past decade, increasing numbers of tourists have been drawn to Mexico to experience the event for themselves. This has brought the traditional indigenous observance into the international spotlight and has led […]
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David was genuinely one of a kind: intelligent, compassionate, generous, witty, friendly and thoughtful. He dug deep into his retirement funds to start MexConnect, convinced that there was a need to offer reliable information to anyone interested in living in, working in, or visiting Mexico (even from their armchairs). He established an office in Ajijic, […]
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September in Mexico is known as El Mes de la Patria — the month of our country. Beginning with the first week in September, pushcarts offer flags of all sizes, trumpets, sombreros and noisemakers, all in patriotic red, white and green. While 5 de Mayo is celebrated with great fanfare north of the border, September […]
Continue ReadingCUARESMA – Trascendental en la vida de todos los mexicanos que profesan la fe católica y de una manera muy especial en el pueblo de Ajijic. La cuaresma significa tiempo de ayuno, penitencia, conversión, oración y de vivir nuestro bautismo con plena fe en las obras que día a día realizamos en nuestra vida. “Jesús […]
Continue ReadingLENT is very important in the lives of all Mexicans who profess the Catholic faith, and in a very special way the people of Ajijic. Lent means a time of penance, conversion, prayer and of living our baptism in true faith by the day-to-day deeds of our lives. “Jesus offers his life in sacrifice for […]
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Nací en una tierra que tiene la entraña preñada de sol; que huele a tabaco, y el aire emborracha porque sabe a ron. El mar acaricia toda su figura: la viste con prendas de coral y sal. Marisela Verena Aquí en Guadalajara se celebra cada año un encuentro internacional de mariachis, con festival y todo. […]
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