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Destination Mexico: Pack My Bag and Take Me to Chiapas!
Chiapas offers stunning scenery that holds the magnificence of Mayan archaeological sites with ancient Mayan cities in the middle of rainforests as well as beautiful colonial towns. Read to learn about 3 different places to visit there!
Artisanal Jewelry: Our Beloved Taxco and Its Talented Hands
Taxco de Alarcón is a small, colonial town in Mexico renowned for its workmanship in high-quality silver which also allows us to introduce our line of collections of Sterling Silver.
Amor & Amistad: How Valentine's Day is Celebrated in Mexico and Ideas to Celebrate it This Year
Learn how in Mexico Día de San Valentín, also known as Día del Amor y la Amistad (Day of the love and friendship), people celebrate and show appreciation for all relationships, both romantic and non-romantic.
Mexican Cooking 101: Corn Tortillas Recipe
We, at Lolo, consider Maíz to be the greatest gift our ancestors left us with. Here we pay homage to that by sharing a recipe on how to cook tortillas de maíz, or corn tortillas, making all your Mexican meals as authentic as can be.
Highlights of Talent: Hidalgo
Read a highlight into the stunning Otomí work from Hidalgo, México, birthplace of tenangos, traditional pieces of Mexican embroidery and art filled images of flora and fauna found in the region that seem almost fantasy-like.
Día de Reyes and its Delicious Rosca de Reyes: The End of December Holidays in Mexico
For many Mexican families Día de los Reyes Magos is spent surrounded by friends and family and a table full of food, specifically a delicious rosca de reyes. Read all about its history and traditions here.
