Zócalo Blog
Día de las Madres: How Mother's Day is Celebrated in Mexico
Día de las Madres, Mother's Day, in Mexico is always celebrated May 10th no matter what day of the week it falls on. Learn how Mexicans celebrate La Jefa de la Casa, our mamá.
Who are the Wixárika/Huichol?
This special piece highlights the history and meaning behind Huichol, or Wixárika/Wirrárika/Wirraritari (pl), astonishing artwork, distinguished for its colorful beadwork.
Nopales: Authentic Mexican SuperFood!
Since Pre-Columbian times, nopales have been a part of the Mexican diet and a staple of Mexican cuisine. Here is an easy and delicious recipe for nopalitos salad, an authentic Mexican meal with thousands of health benefits.
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.
