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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...
5 Insects that are eaten in Mexico!
Mexican dishes made with insects to challenge your tastebuds’ bravery! From grasshoppers to scorpions, read all about these high-protein, delicious, and nutritious delicacies... Read More...
Chia Seeds: Ancestral SuperFood
Chia seeds, a pre-Columbian superfood that has gained some recent popularity, especially for its many health benefits, and provide some recipes and ideas on how to incorporate this nutritious seed into your lifestyle... Read More...
Dot by Dot: Colectivo Jafet's Skillful Capulineado
In this week's blog we tell you all about capulineado technique from a first-source, María Inés, master potter from the Jafet Collective in Capula, Michoacán. Read more...
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...
Hand Painted Pottery: Mexican Art Made Ceramic
In Mexico there is a craft that is a true artform and a tradition of cultural pride: pottery. Mexican pottery is internationally recognized for its great artistic, cultural, and historical value. The work that these dedicated craftsmen do... Read more...
