According to our swine flu Mexico travel poll, 33% of respondents are waiting to see what happens with the swine flu outbreak before they make a final decision about whether ... Read More

© Benito Hernández Tourists out and about in Oaxaca, Mexico during the swine flu outbreak wear face masks as protection against the spread of the virus. Wordless Wednesday on About More ... Read More

The governments of several countries are advising their citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Mexico during the swine flu outbreak. The World Health Organization, however, maintains its stance against travel ... Read More

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is now recommending that US travelers avoid non-essential travel to Mexico. The recommendation comes after forty cases of swine flu were confirmed in the ... Read More

Some airlines are allowing passengers with tickets to Mexico City to re-schedule or re-route their flights without penalty due to the outbreak of swine flu in Mexico's capital city. Mexicana Airline ... Read More

According to the World Health Organization, there have been confirmed cases of swine flu in three different areas of Mexico: the Mexico City area in which there are over 800 ... Read More

Schools in the Mexico City area and the state of Mexico were closed today, and will likely remain closed into next week, in efforts to prevent the spread of a ... Read More

Photo by Esparta Palma licensed under Creative Commons The beach at Tulum is arguably the most beautiful in all of Mexico, and it is the perfect spot to take a refreshing ... Read More

Mexico is a great destination for families. There are plenty of activities that are fun for all ages and Mexicans are very welcoming of children. To ensure your entry ... Read More

US President Barack Obama arrived in Mexico City on Thursday for a brief visit before heading to Trinidad and Tobago on Friday for the fifth Summit of the Americas. Security ... Read More

Photo by Russ Bowling, licensed under Creative Commons A colorful building in Guanajuato, Mexico. Wordless Wednesday on About More Wordless Wednesday

The Fairmont Mayakoba hotel on the Riviera Maya is offering a "sweet deal" package which allows couples to enjoy their luxurious accommodations as well as taking advantage of many of ... Read More

A reader has posted on our Mexico Travel Forum asking about the costumes with pointy hoods worn in Semana Santa processions in Mexico. He notes that similar outfits are worn ... Read More

Photo by OliverAlex, licensed under Creative Commons A re-enactment of the Passion of Christ, part of Semana Santa (Holy Week) observances in Mexico. Wordless Wednesday on About More Wordless Wednesday

If you're planning to travel to Mexico this summer, it's a good idea to apply for your passport as soon as possible. The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative will enter its ... Read More

One thing no traveler should go without is a good guidebook. I've made up a list of the most popular Mexico guidebooks, but everyone seems to have a favorite and ... Read More

© Suzanne Barbezat The Capilla del Rosario in the Santo Domingo church in Puebla is an outstanding example of Mexican Baroque. Read more about the Rosary Chapel, or take a walking ... Read More