Zócalo Blog
5 Insects that are eaten in Mexico!
Mexican dishes made with insects to challenge your tastebuds’ bravery! From grasshoppers to scorpions, read all about these high-protein, delicious, and nutritious delicacies... Read More...
The Veracruz Carnival, the happiest carnival in the world!
The Veracruz Carnival arrives with limitless joy and fun. Considered the most "joyful" and "loud", this festivity takes place in Mexico and is the second largest and important in Latin America (after Rio de Janeiro in Brazil)... Read More...
Valentina, the Mexican Mulan, inspiration for the famous hot sauce!
Valentina Ramírez Avitia, the "Mexican Mulán", heroine of the Revolution whose name gave rise to the famous hot sauce all Mexicans love and recognize... Read More...
Quinceañeras, a coming of age celebration
In Mexico (and throughout all Latin America), a girl's 15th birthday is quite a celebration and an occasion of importance for the whole family. Join us as we explore the rituals and traditions surrounding this celebration. Read more...
Coyolxauhqui, the Aztec/Mexica moon goddess and warrior
In Mexico City, a team of researchers found a round monolith carved on its upper face. In it, the Mexica/Aztec lunar deity was represented: Coyolxauhqui a female warrior who met her brother for battle to be defeated. Read more...
Easter in Mexico: Rarámuri Semana Santa, Tewerichic
In this blog we explore the Rarámuri’s Tewerichic celebrations: one of Mexico’s Easter traditions that is like no other in the world that shows the syncretism between the pre-Hispanic culture and the Catholic religion.
