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7 Churches in Mexico that you Cannot Miss!
A small selection of Mexico's most beautiful and attractive churches that call our attention, whether for religious, artistic, historical, or cultural reasons, they are all magnificent, so join us in discovering them! and tell us if your favorite made the list... Read more...

Trajineras of Xochimilco: The history behind this pre-Hispanic icon!
This article tells you all about the origin of trajineras of Xochimilco, a pre-Hispanic transport that became a main tourist attraction in Mexico City... Read more...

Grutas de Tolantongo, A Natural Spa
It is time to get to know one of the most magical places that we can find in Mexico. We are talking about Las Grutas de Tolantongo: a hidden natura...

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...

Tlaxcala Fireflies: A Summer Spectacle of Light
Discover the firefly sanctuary in Tlaxcala. With the arrival of summer, the small town of Nanacamilpa, a charming forest in the state of Tlaxcala, offers a fairytale experience... Read more...

Puebla, The City of Angels!
The city of Puebla is a charm; the perfect mix between history, tradition, culture, natural beauty and modernity, with touches of art and colorful buildings. For this reason, we have gathered a small list of five places to visit when in Puebla.