Posts in Category: Culture
Things to do in San Cristobal de las Casas: Mundo Maya Textile Museum
One of the highlights of San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas is the shopping. Delicately woven and colorful hand-crafted textiles… Read more »
Guanajuato International Film Festival
Travelers who love a good flick and Latin American culture will be rewarded by traveling to Guanajuato, Mexico over the summer for… Read more »
Dancing with the Viejitos of Michoacan – #MexicoJourney
Across Mexico, celebrations and festivals are accompanied by music and dance that owes it variety to a fusion of traditions…. Read more »
Five Mexico City Exhibits That You Should See This Spring
by Lydia Carey From contemporary art to the Inquisition, Mexico City has a museum for everything. As the country’s cultural… Read more »
Spring Equinox at Chichen Itza and Dzibilchaltún
The vernal equinox, the day each spring when the Earth’s axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun… Read more »
Temporary Exhibition by Leonora Carrington in Campeche
A incredible collection from surrealist artist, Leonora Carrington’s (1917-2011) “Personajes Fantásticos” is currently on display in Campeche‘s Centro Historico from… Read more »
The Story of El Grito and Mexico’s Independence Day
Millions will kick off the celebration next Wednesday at 11pm with “El Grito,” the traditional cry of: “Viva México!” But how many understand the actual history of this ritual? Here is a brief, yet interesting, description of the historical events that sparked Mexico’s war of Independence.
Where to Vacation in Mexico in December
As December approaches, the vibrant traditions of Mexico come to life in new ways. In a country with strong historical… Read more »
Christmas in Mexico: Rich in Culture and Tradition
If you’re planning to spend the Holidays in sunny Mexico this season, you’ll trade any chance of snow for a… Read more »
Mexico Culture Travel: Dia de los Muertos en San Miguel de Allende
Mexican culture exudes spirit and vitality that truly comes to life during the El Dia de los Muertos celebration, a… Read more »