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9 Fantastic Crafts from Mexico and where to Find Them
From alebrijes from Oaxaca to talavera pottery from Puebla, we highlight 9 Mexican handicrafts that are unique to our country and where to find them...
Easter in Mexico: Semana Santa and La Procesión del Silencio
During Semana Santa (Holy Week), many Mexican towns hold parades, processions, and reenactments of the Passion of Christ. Perhaps the most popular representation of the Procesión del Silencio is the one carried out in San Luis Potosí... Read more...
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...
