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Our blog features fresh and engaging articles about Mexico’s culture, travel tips, local events, and insider insights. Here you’ll find stories, personal experiences, seasonal recommendations, and in-depth guides that go beyond standard travel information. Perfect for travelers looking to explore Mexico from a unique perspective.

What does Mexico mean?

What does the word Mexico mean? The word "Mexico" comes from the Nahuatl language, which is the native language of the Aztecs. The name "Mexico" [...]

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Administrative divisions of Mexico

The United Mexican States is a federal republic composed of 31 states and the capital, Mexico City, an autonomous entity on par with the states. [...]

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Alebrije

Alebrijes are brightly colored Mexican folk art sculptures depicting fantastical creatures. Alebrijes originated in Mexico City in the 20th century, in 1936. The first alebrijes, [...]

Day of the Dead

The Day of the Dead ("Día de Muertos") is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, particularly in the central and southern regions, and by Mexicans [...]

La Calavera Catrina

La Calavera Catrina ('Dapper Skeleton' or 'Elegant Skull') is a 1910–1913 zinc etching by famous Mexican printmaker, cartoon illustrator, and lithographer José Guadalupe Posada. The [...]

If you travel with your pet to Mexico

You must contact the official SAGARPA-SENASICA personnel to make a Certificate of Import of your pet, for this purpose, the officer will perform a physical [...]

INAH has been closing monuments to public

The Mayan pyramids usually have steep stairways rising to the top, where there is often a temple or, at least, an altar. In the past, [...]

Mesoamerican ballgame

The Mesoamerican ballgame was more than a sport - it was a ritualistic, political, and social phenomenon embedded in ancient Mesoamerican cultures. Played for over [...]

2003 Colima earthquake

The 2003 Colima earthquake occurred on 21 January with a moment magnitude of 7.5 and maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). The epicenter was located [...]

2017 Chiapas earthquake

The 2017 Chiapas earthquake struck at 23:49 CDT on 7 September (04:49 on the 8th UTC) in the Gulf of Tehuantepec off the southern coast [...]

Ranches and haciendas

Mexican haciendas are a window into the country's colonial past. Once grand rural estates where landowners lived and indigenous people labored, many haciendas are now [...]

Cenotes and Grottoes

Cenote vs Grotto - What's the difference? Mexico is home to some of the most extraordinary natural formations on Earth. Among these wonders are cenotes [...]

2017 Central Mexico earthquake

The 2017 Central Mexico earthquake struck at 13:14 on 19 September 2017 with a magnitude estimated to be Mw 7.1 and strong shaking for about [...]

Travel routes across Mexico

Embark on a seamless Mexican getaway with our comprehensive online travel guide. Whether you're drawn to the vibrant energy of Mexico City, the coastal charm [...]

Pueblos Mágicos

When most people imagine traveling to Mexico, they picture sun-soaked beaches, vibrant all-inclusive resorts, and lively, bustling cities filled with energy and nightlife. These popular [...]

Colonial legacy of Mexico

The story of Mexico cannot be told without the deep imprint left by Spanish colonial rule. Across the country, centuries-old plazas, churches, and cobblestone streets [...]

Pre-Hispanic heritage of Mexico

Mexico is one of the world’s richest countries in archaeological heritage. Across its vast and diverse landscapes lie the remains of ancient cities, ceremonial centers, [...]

Exploring Mexico: a journey through its most vibrant cities and towns

Mexico is a country of striking contrasts, where diversity tells a story as rich and layered as its history. From tranquil fishing villages nestled along [...]