Wordless Wednesday - Puerto Marques Beach, Acapulco
Wednesday July 30, 2008
Photo by Esparta Palma licensed under Creative Commons
A lovely bay with calm waters, Puerto Marques is one of Acapulco's popular beaches.
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Poll: Which of Mexico's attractions appeal to you most?
Tuesday July 29, 2008
Getting Around Mexico
Saturday July 26, 2008
If you're planning a short getaway you may just go to one destination and stay there the whole time, but if you have a bit more time and are hoping ... Read More
Wordless Wednesday - Guelaguetza Pineapple Dance
Wednesday July 23, 2008
© Suzanne Barbezat
The Guelaguetza Festival is taking place this week in Oaxaca. The pineapple dance is one of the many folk dances performed during the Guelaguetza.
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Dolly in the Gulf of Mexico
Tuesday July 22, 2008
Tropical Storm Dolly crossed over the Yucatan Peninsula, dumping rain on the area, but without leaving any lasting damage. Dolly is now in the Gulf of Mexico packing maximum sustained ... Read More
Storm Warning: Tropical Storm Dolly
Sunday July 20, 2008
The National Hurricane Center has issued a tropical storm warning for the Yucatan Peninsula, from the border with Belize to Campeche. Cancun and surroundings will receive rain and heavy winds ... Read More
Dalai Lama in Mexico City
Friday July 18, 2008
The Dalai Lama will give a talk and conduct a series of teachings in Mexico City in September. On September 7th he will give a free public talk entitled "Outer ... Read More
Wordless Wednesday - Mexico City's Cathedral
Wednesday July 16, 2008
© Suzanne Barbezat
Mexico City's Metropolitan Cathedral
Top Mexico City Sights
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Oaxaca's Guelaguetza Festival
Tuesday July 15, 2008
The Guelaguetza is a colorful celebration of traditional culture that takes place every year in Oaxaca at the end of July. Brilliantly attired in traditional garb, representatives of each of ... Read More
New World Heritage Sites
Thursday July 10, 2008
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has just added twenty seven new sites to its list of
World Heritage sites. Two of these sites are in Mexico: the ... Read More
Wordless Wednesday - Mexican Markets
Wednesday July 9, 2008
© Suzanne Barbezat
Mexico's markets are colorful, lively, and full of fresh, delicious produce.
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Tips for Women Travelers
Tuesday July 8, 2008
Women traveling in Mexico, especially those traveling alone, have some particular concerns. Despite women's advances in the public and legal spheres, the Mexican "macho" culture is still strong and stereotypes ... Read More
John McCain Visits Basilica of Guadalupe
Monday July 7, 2008
John McCain, Republican candidate for president of the United States, visited Mexico last week. Besides meeting with Mexican president Felipe Calderon and other diplomatic meetings, McCain visited the Basilica of ... Read More
Wordless Wednesday - Agave Plant
Wednesday July 2, 2008
© Suzanne Barbezat
The agave plant is common throughout Mexico and is used to make three alcoholic beverages: Tequila, Mezcal and Pulque.
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July Festivals and Events
Tuesday July 1, 2008
There are plenty of festivals taking place in the month of July this year. Two of this month's most noteworthy happenings are the Guelaguetza festival in Oaxaca, and the Short ... Read More