La Antigua

La Antigua, Veracruz

La Antigua Veracruz: The first Spanish settlement and birthplace of colonial Mexico

In 1519, Hernán Cortés reached the Gulf of Mexico, landing on the sandy shores of what is today Veracruz. This moment marked the beginning of [...]
Morelia, Michoacan

Mexico’s first colonial cities: Tracing the roots of New Spain

The formation of New Spain began in the early 16th century after the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire. Colonization brought new cities, settlements, and [...]