Guerrero Textiles
Mexico, a country with a wonderful blend of European (mainly Spanish) and indigenous cultures, is famous for its beautiful ceramics (cerámicas) and weavings (tejidos). Most […]
Mexico City
The size of cities changes depending on population trends. In the past fifty years, Mexico City has frequently ranked as the world’s largest city. Mexico […]
Lake Chapala
Lake Chapala, located in west-central Mexico, is Mexico’s largest freshwater lake. It stretches 48 miles east to west, 10 miles north to south, and covers […]
An Underwater Cave Adventure!
I am swimming in the warm waters of a beautiful and crystal-clear natural pond. I look up to see remarkable rock formations and stalactites that […]
Taxco, the Town With a Silver Lining
Tucked into a scenic hillside in the state of Guerrero is one of the prettiest towns in all of Mexico—the “silver city” of Taxco. Located […]
Marvelous Mariachi!
Mariachi music expresses the heart of Mexican culture and tradition. The songs convey themes of bravery, love, deception, death, revolutionary heroes, and even animals. For […]
Migration of the Mariposas
Did you know that birds aren’t the only creatures that fly south for the winter? Monarch butterflies—up to 300 million each year—migrate up to 3,000 […]
Let’s Celebrate: el Día de la Independencia
Parades, rodeos, and civic ceremonies mark the official celebration of Independence Day on September 16, but the festivities begin the night before as people gather […]
Let’s celebrate: el Día de los Muertos
In joyful celebration of the continuity of life, Mexicans observe el Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, each November 1 and 2. […]