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Hiking may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you’re planning a vacation to Mexico. But these trails will have you dreaming of dramatic volcanoes, valleys, and forests. The diverse landscapes of central Mexico offer hikers accessible and safe trails, unspoiled camping sites, and the chance to appreciate native flora and fauna. Unsurprisingly, the mountains on this list sit ...
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The Valley of Mexico is in a seismically active region due to its location near tectonic plate boundaries. Earthquakes in the region are caused by the interaction of the Cocos Plate and the North American Plate. While the volcanic activity in the surrounding mountains is a concern for the region, most earthquakes in the Valley of Mexico are more likely to be ...
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Mexican Independence Day is a national holiday in Mexico. It is a non-working day, and many businesses, schools, and government offices are closed to allow people to participate in the celebrations and festivities. Independence Day is celebrated on the night of September 15th and throughout September 16th and commemorates the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence, a significant event in Mexico's ...
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Almost all of Morelia’s notable sites lie in its historic center area. The historic center of Morelia is roughly equivalent to the original layout of the city when it was founded in 1541. Most of this layout has survived intact to the present day. Anticipating growth, this original layout had very wide streets and plazas for the time, with streets systematically arranged ...
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Macrame, an intricate art form of knotting cords to create patterns and designs, has a rich history interwoven with various cultures. Macrame's intricate beauty finds a home also in Mexico's vibrant culture. Traditional techniques blend with modern creativity, as artisans knot threads into stunning patterns. From wall hangings to accessories, Mexico's influence is unmistakably woven into the world of macrame. There is ...
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The Riviera Maya Jazz Festival is a prominent musical event that has captivated audiences with its enchanting blend of jazz rhythms set against the stunning backdrop of the Riviera Maya in Mexico. The Riviera Maya Jazz Festival has been an annual event since its inception in 2003. Since then, it has been held each year. The Riviera Maya Jazz Festival typically takes ...
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Monumento a la Patria ("Monument to the Homeland") in Mérida is a stone monument erected in the mid-20th century to honor the Mexican homeland, sculpted entirely by hand by Colombian sculptor Rómulo Rozo. Rómulo Rozo once expressed he had raised the first altar to the homeland in Mérida to erase from the national spirit the ideas about Yucatecan separatism. The monument belongs ...
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Cancun's beaches have risen to popularity, drawing a multitude of travelers who eagerly converge upon this coastal haven, allured by the white-sand expanses that rank among the country's finest. In summer months, finding a calm relaxation on Cancun's noisy beaches can seem like a daunting task, given the growing vacationer crowds reaching their zenith along the Mexican Caribbean. But as the city ...
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Isla Mujeres, a stunning island that sits just off the coast of Cancun, has plenty to offer in the way of tourist attractions. In 2015 it was named a “Magic Town,” which is a town in Mexico that is historically, culturally, or naturally significant. There are only four Magic Towns, or Pueblo Mágicos, in the Mexican Caribbean. And now one of the ...
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Ex-convents and monasteries hold a special place in Mexico's cultural and historical landscape. In colonial Mexico, convents were religious institutions primarily for women, providing a space for nuns to live a contemplative or active religious lifestyle, depending on their chosen order, under the leadership of an abbess. Monasteries were establishments for men, offering monks a structured routine of communal prayer, study, and ...
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