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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...
Fish Tacos, Ensenada Style!
The original fish tacos estilo Ensenada, fish coated tempura-style coat on a warm corn tortilla topped with cabbage and pico de gallo, a beloved and iconic dish that captures the spirit of Baja California's coastal cuisine.
Adelitas, the leaders of the Mexican Revolution
The image of Adelitas during the Mexican Revolution shows how women's participation in the Mexican Revolution helped to challenge traditional gender roles... Read More...
Santo Tomás Jalieza, Land of Telar de Cintura
Oaxaca is a state with an enormous cultural representation. Crafts vary as we move through the entity's 8 regions. Entering specifically the Centra...
Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl: The Tragic Love Story
Learn about the Romeo and Juliet of Mexican Pre-Hispanic mythology with the legend of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, the mighty volcanoes and learn why the mighty Popocatépetl volcano continues to spew ashes... Read more...
Enchanting the World: Lelé, the Mexican Rag Doll
Join us in highlighting the meaning and history of the Lelé doll, an emblematic craft from Queretaro that has gained popularity in recent years.
