Choosing a Spanish School
Sunday July 30, 2006
One of our forum members writes:
I will be going to Oaxaca Mexico for 3 weeks in September and am looking for a good Spanish school there. Any recommendations?
If you have ... Read More
Oaxaca's Guelaguetza Festival
Saturday July 29, 2006
The Guelaguetza is a festival that takes place every July in Oaxaca. The word Guelaguetza means "offering" in Zapotec, and on this occasion representatives from the different regions ... Read More
Passport will soon be required for travel to Mexico
Monday July 24, 2006
As of December 31st, 2006, U.S. travelers to Mexico by air or sea will need a passport to return to the United States. The requirement will extend to those traveling ... Read More
The Copper Canyon
Saturday July 22, 2006
The Barrancas del Cobre, or Copper Canyon, in the state of Chihuahua, is much larger than Arizona's Grand Canyon, and offers a multitude of possibilities for adventure travelers and those ... Read More
¿Habla usted español?
Wednesday July 19, 2006
Don't underestimate the importance of learning a few important phrases in Spanish before your trip to Mexico. In most situations you can get by without it, but it's best to ... Read More
Mel Gibson concludes filming in Veracruz, donates to poor
Monday July 17, 2006
Mel Gibson, finishing up filming on his latest project, Apocalypto, which he wrote and directed, has made a donation which will go towards building homes for the poor in the ... Read More
Morelia, an enchanting colonial city
Saturday July 15, 2006
Morelia, in colonial times known as Valladolid, was one of the country's first Spanish cities, founded by New Spain's first viceroy, Antonio de Mendoza. He encouraged Spanish nobles to settle ... Read More
Tequila Recognized by UNESCO
Thursday July 13, 2006
The area where tequila is made was added yesterday to UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. The site covers an area of over 85 600 acres (34 600 ha) and ... Read More
Cozumel's Comeback
Tuesday July 11, 2006
40 miles South of Cancun along the Caribbean coast of the Yucatan Peninsula lies Mexico's largest island, Cozumel. Mexico's top diving destination, Cozumel is home to the world's second largest ... Read More
Summer Events in Mexico
Sunday July 9, 2006
Mexico is renowned for its fiestas, and rightly so. Mexican writer Octavio Paz said: "Our fiestas are explosions." Traditional fairs and religious celebrations can give great insight into Mexican ... Read More
Presidential Election Cliffhanger
Friday July 7, 2006
Mexico's federal elections took place on July 2nd, with ex-mayor of Mexico City leftist candidate Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (known by his initials as AMLO) coming in with 0.5% fewer ... Read More