Teachers' Strike Conflict in Oaxaca - Is Oaxaca safe?
Friday September 29, 2006
The conflict in Oaxaca as a result of a teacher's strike has been making international headlines. The latest news, coming just after the U.S. State Department renewed its Public Announcement ... Read More
October Festivals and Events in Mexico
Thursday September 28, 2006
One of the biggest events on Mexico's cultural calendar takes place this month, the Festival Cervantino. This festival, based in Guanajuato, is in its 34th year and will run from ... Read More
Time's running out to get a passport
Wednesday September 27, 2006
As of January 8th, 2007, U.S. citizens traveling to Mexico by air or sea will need a passport to return to the United States. Until then you can travel with ... Read More
Put Mexico City back on the itinerary
Friday September 22, 2006
The protest encampments that filled Mexico City's Zocalo and blocked the main Paseo de la Reforma avenue for six weeks were lifted for Independence Day celebrations on September 15th and ... Read More
Mexico Travel Safety
Wednesday September 20, 2006
Safety is always an issue for travelers, but with the U.S. State Department's recent Public Announcement concerning travel in Mexico, people planning a Mexican vacation may be particularly concerned about ... Read More
Viva Mexico!
Monday September 18, 2006
Mexico's Independence was celebrated over the weekend, and what was feared would be a tense situation was averted, since President Fox decided to give the grito in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, ... Read More
Mayan Archaeological Sites of the Yucatan Peninsula
Thursday September 14, 2006
Chichen Itza and Tulum are the two most visited archaeological sites in the Yucatan Peninsula. Chichen Itza is bigger and the architecture is more impressive, but Tulum's location, on the ... Read More
Mexican Independence Day Celebration
Wednesday September 13, 2006
This year's grito in Mexico City may be louder than usual. The "Cry of Independence" takes place in town squares across the country on September 15th at 11 pm, with ... Read More
Enjoying the Mayan Riviera on a budget
Sunday September 10, 2006
Don't have a big budget but still want to have a great vacation in the Riviera Maya? Your fist consideration should be the timing of your visit. In order to ... Read More
Choosing a hotel on the Internet
Saturday September 9, 2006
The Internet is a wonderful resource for planning a trip, but sometimes what looks good on the computer monitor turns out to be not so great in real life. It's ... Read More
Huatulco Photo Gallery
Thursday September 7, 2006
The Bahias de Huatulco (Huatulco Bays) occupy over 20 miles of beautiful coastline along Mexico's Pacific coast. The nine bays that make up Huatulco offer a variety of options for ... Read More
September Festivals and Events in Mexico
Wednesday September 6, 2006
September is a great time to visit Mexico. Independence Day celebrations last throughout the month, with flags and patriotic paraphernalia on sale on every street corner. Festivities culminate on the ... Read More