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Mayan calendar systems and astronomy

The age-old Maya civilization blossomed in Mesoamerica, a region now split up into Central America and Mexico. The Maya had more advanced astrology from the [...]

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Yucatan natural beauty and rich wildlife

Tourism in Yucatan: things to do in Yucatan Peninsula Regardless of whether it is your first time to the Yucatan Peninsula, or you have been [...]

Sian Ka’an bird watching tours

Extending roughly 606,105 hectares, the Sian Ka'an reserve is probably the biggest preserved natural avian habitat inside the Yucatan Peninsula. The location is a greatly [...]

Exciting adventure tours in Riviera Maya

Visit and Explore Riviera Maya When touring Mexico, one of the greatest vacation spots you can most likely choose is Playa del Carmen. This, situated [...]

Mexico’s impressive wildlife biodiversity

Mexico has a varied climate, which influences the diversity of the landscape and the variety of flora and fauna of the country. Mexico has a [...]

Yucatan is a great destination for birding

Visit and explore the best bird-watching spots in the Yucatan Peninsula. Whether you're an avid birdwatcher or just a nature lover, the Yucatan offers unrivaled [...]

Vacations in Mexico are an ideal choice

Holidays in Mexico: Mexico travel tips and advice When it comes to holidays and celebrations, no other place in the world has more holidays than [...]

5 Best resorts in Mexico you must visit

Are you planning a trip to Mexico? Mexico boasts huge mountains, deep canyons, sea coasts, endless deserts, and dense tropical forests. The coastal area of [...]

The best routes for a road trip in Mexico

Are you thinking about taking a road trip for your next vacation? Mexico might be the perfect destination. With its laid-back beaches, vibrant cities, incredible [...]

Underestimated spots in Central America

We have all heard of and probably explored Central America, truly a sight to behold, and most people have described it as "paradise on earth". [...]

4 Travel tips to follow if you plan to visit Mexico

Mexico is an amazing tourist destination and is full of amazing places to visit including Cancun and Quintana Roo. However, travelers always have to be [...]

How to rent a car in Mexico

Everyone knows that renting a car in Mexico is the perfect way for those who travel, thanks to its economy, comfort, and safety. Renting a [...]

Festival of Cuauhtemoc

The tribute to Cuauhtémoc starts on February 22 in the city of Taxco, at around 18:00 o'clock. At this hour the caravans arrive in Ixateopan [...]

The history and manufacture of Tequila

As the saying in Mexico goes: "For all that is bad, mezcal, and all that is good as well". Just like Champagne comes from Champagne, [...]

William Walker’s Republic of Sonora

The Republic of Sonora was a short-lived, unrecognized federal republic ruled by filibuster William Walker in 1854. It was based in Baja California, which also [...]

Devil’s Cave in Mazatlan

One of the most visited tourist attractions in Mazatlan due to its mystery and antiquity is the Cueva del Diablo ("Devil’s Cave"), a place that [...]

Sombrero Mexicano

The word "sombrero" means "hat" ("shadower") and refers to a type of wide-brimmed hat from Mexico, used to shield from the sun. Also called the [...]

Pulque

Pulque, occasionally referred to as agave wine, is an alcoholic beverage made from the fermented sap of the maguey (agave) plant. It is traditional to [...]

Agave & Mexican alcoholic beverage

Agave is a genus of monocots native to the hot and arid regions of Mexico. The plants are perennial, but each rosette flowers once and [...]

Tourist Yu’u

If living the life of the Zapotec is a cultural experience you could appreciate there's no better way perhaps than to book a room at [...]

Artisanal Mezcal in Oaxaca

This article was kindly contributed by Mezcal Educational Excursions of Oaxaca. Artisanal Mezcal in Oaxaca: No Two Batches Are Alike No, not all mezcal distilled [...]

Another calpulli remains found in Mexico City

Mexico City, with its rich tapestry of history and culture, continues to surprise. What sets Mexico City apart is its unique blend of the contemporary [...]

Cenotes in Yucatan

A cenote is a natural pit, or sinkhole, resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes groundwater underneath. Associated with the Yucatán Peninsula, cenotes [...]

Mexico City’s metro icons

Each metro station in Mexico City is identified by a single icon. Created at a time when the country's literacy rate was low and the [...]

Pyramid of Pino Suarez

The altar dedicated to the god Ehécatl, is located in the middle of Metro Pino Suárez, in the Cuauhtémoc borough of Mexico City, in the [...]

Quetzal as a symbol of divinity in pre-Columbian Mexico

The quetzal is a symbol of divinity and cultural significance in Mexico. In the verdant landscapes of Mexico, the striking Euptilotis Neoxenus, commonly known as [...]

UNESCO World Heritage sites in Mexico

UNESCO World Heritage Sites are places of significant cultural and natural heritage. As of 2018, there are 35 World Heritage Sites in Mexico, including 27 [...]

Macuahuitl

A macuahuitl, a famous Aztec sword, is a wooden club with obsidian blades. Its sides are embedded with prismatic blades traditionally made from obsidian. Obsidian [...]

Río Bec architecture style

The term "Rio Bec" was first used by American archaeologist Karl Ruppert in the 1930s. Rio Bec is a unique Mayan architectural style in the [...]

Mummies of Guanajuato

Guanajuato City is home to the incredible Museo de las Momias ("Mummy Museum"). The Guanajuato mummies are a number of naturally mummified human bodies buried [...]

Colima Magic Zone

Do you have an affinity for unexplained phenomena and mystic occurrences? If the inexplicable piques your curiosity, then a visit to the renowned "Magic Zone" [...]

Mexico City Metropolitan Area

Greater Mexico City refers to the conurbation around Mexico City, officially called Valley of Mexico Metropolitan Area (Zona Metropolitana del Valle de México or ZMCM). [...]

Christmas in Mexico

Christmas in Mexico is celebrated during a season that begins in early December to January 6, with one other related event on February 2. During [...]

Best tourist attractions in Mexico

Mexico is one of the world’s most popular destinations, attracting over 20 million foreign visitors annually. Renowned for its tequila, ancient ruins, and beach resorts, [...]

Mexican street food

Mexican street food, so-called antojitos, is prepared by street vendors and at small traditional markets in Mexico. What is typical Mexican street food? Street foods [...]

Street vendors in Mexico City

The presence of street vendors in Mexico City dates back to the pre-Hispanic era. Prior to the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire, commercial activity [...]

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