Posts in Category: Holidays, Fairs & Festivals

Posadas in Mexico, a Christmas Tradition

For many Mexicans, the word posadas evokes chilly nights surrounded by family and friends, singing, enjoying a warm meal, and… Read more »

How to Celebrate Mexican Independence Day like a Local  

Every year in mid-September, Mexico gets dressed up in the national colors of red, white and green to commemorate ´El… Read more »

Celebrating Fiestas Patrias in Mexico City: An Unforgettable Trip to Mexico

Travelers who enjoy immersing themselves in exciting, colorful cultural events will be thrilled by Mexico’s Fiestas Patrias (patrioric parties).  Taking place… Read more »

Day of the Dead in Mexico Explained

If you want to celebrate Day of the Dead in Mexico, there are some fundamentals you’ll need to know. The… Read more »

Dia de los Muertos in Mexico

Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, is an often misunderstood holiday celebrated in Mexico. It originated from… Read more »

Day of the Dead in Chiapas – Altars & Graveyards

Sugar skulls, yellow marigolds, and ´Catrina´ skeletons are emblematic of Mexico´s Day of the Dead festivities. This annual celebration inspires… Read more »

Villa Paradise In The Heart Of Punta Mita At Villa Tres Amores

If you were trying the create the perfect villa, set in an ideal location and community, you’d come up with… Read more »

The History of the Margarita: The Mystery Behind Mexico’s Top Cocktail

Like your head the morning after too many strong drinks, the history of the margarita is hazy. There are many… Read more »

Cinco de Mayo: Mexico’s Misunderstood Celebration

Cinco de Mayo is an often-misunderstood celebration, more widely marked north of the United States-Mexican border than in Mexico itself…. Read more »

Tlalpujahua: The Mexican Town Where It’s Christmas Every Day of the Year

Tlalpujahua sits a long way from Santa Claus’ North Pole residence – around 5,000 miles as the sleigh flies. But… Read more »

Three San Miguel de Allende Tours That Uncover the City

In Journey Mexico’s last blog post, we took a look at four Mexico City tours that uncover the heart and… Read more »

Nine gorgeous places to spend the holiday season in Mexico in 2019

You may not have recovered from the last festive holiday yet, but now’s the time to start thinking about the… Read more »

5 Best Hotels In Mexico For A Family Spring Break

Whether it’s snorkeling cenotes, learning to surf or simply relaxing by the pool, Mexico is the perfect place to take… Read more »

Holiday Escape With St. Regis Mexico City And Journey Mexico

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind, luxurious holiday in the heart of a world-class city. The St. Regis Mexico City has created incredible… Read more »

Photo Gallery: The Mexican Revolution Through the Lens Agustín Víctor Casasola and Gerónimo Hernández

On November 19th, Mexicans commemorate the 108th anniversary of the start of the Mexican Revolution, one of the most important… Read more »

Easter in Mexico – Semana Santa and Pascua

Easter in Mexico is a two-week holiday consisting of Semana Santa (The Holy Week, beginning on Palm Sunday and ending… Read more »

San Miguel de Allende: An Art & Gastronomy Destination

Recently announced in Food & Beverage Magazine, San Miguel de Allende will host a new food and art festival called MAG: Market… Read more »

Time to Plan for La Guelaguetza Festival in Oaxaca

La Guelaguetza, meaning “offering” and “mutual exchange of gifts and services” in the ancient Zapotec language, is a festival that gives thanks to the gods of corn and celebrates the acts of giving and sharing.