Profiles Index
Mexico's 2010 Bicentennial Celebrations
Mexico's bicentennial celebrations to mark 200 years of Mexican independence and centennial celebrations to mark 100 years since the Mexican Revolution, will take place in 2010. Find out about the events planned for this big celebration.
Puebla City Guide
The city of Puebla is the capital of Puebla state and a great destination for those interested in colonial architecture. This guide contains essential information for visitors to Puebla.
Morelia, Michoacan
Morelia is a charming colonial city with elegant historical buildings of pink stone and a thriving cultural scene.
Oaxaca City Guide
Oaxaca City history, geography and attractions.
Mexico's Day of the Dead Celebrations
Day of the Dead (Dia de los muertos), is a Mexican holiday in which families remember their dead, place altars in their homes and decorate tombs in cemeteries.
Mexico - Country Information
Basic facts about Mexico, including Mexico's geography, climate, government, population, currency and time zones.
The Mummies of Guanajuato
The city of Guanajuato, Mexico has a singular attraction: a mummy museum featuring over one hundred mummies that were formed naturally in the local cemetery. The Museo de las Momias de Guanajuato is one of the creepiest sights in Mexico!
Valentine's Day in Mexico
Find out how Mexicans celebrate Valentine's Day, known as the Dia del Amor y la Amistad, and how to spend it if you're in Mexico on February 14th.
The Mayan Riviera
The Mayan Riviera (or Riviera Maya) is a beautiful destination South of Cancun. It has some of Mexico's best beaches and lots of options for ecotourism and watersports.
Where to celebrate "El Grito"
Find out where and how to celebrate "el grito" to commemorate Mexico's independence.
Independence Day in Mexico
On September 15th and 16th Mexican Independence is celebrated throughout the country, with a variety of activities.
Holy Week and Easter in Mexico
Holy Week in Mexico is both a religious and a secular holiday. Find out how Mexicans celebrate Semana Santa, the week leading up to Easter.
Lent in Mexico
Lent is the 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter. Find out how Lent is observed in Mexico.
Mexico Celebrates Carnaval
Mexican Carnival celebrations are colorful and exuberant. Find out how Carnaval is celebrated throughout Mexico.
Guadalajara City Guide
Guadalajara, in the state of Jalisco, is Mexico's second largest city and a great place to experience Mexican culture.
The Copper Canyon (Barrancas del Cobre)
Mexico's "grand-er" canyon, the Copper Canyon, in Chihuahua state, offers a multitude of options for the adventure traveler.
Copper Canyon Railway
The best way to see the Copper Canyon is by train. El Chepe, the Chihuahua al Pacifico railway line, will take you through the spectacular landscape of Mexico's Copper Canyon.
The Guelaguetza Festival in Oaxaca
The Guelaguetza is a traditional folk dance festival which is celebrated in Oaxaca during the last two weeks of July.
Xcaret Theme Park
Xcaret is an eco-archaeological theme park in the Mayan Riviera where you can learn about the area's culture, flora and fauna as well as enjoy water activities.
National Museum of Anthropology
Information about the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City: how to get there, hours, highlights.
Throw a Cinco de Mayo Party
Cinco de Mayo is an occasion to celebrate Mexican food and culture. You'll find lots of resources here for planning your Cinco de Mayo party, from Mexican food and drink ideas to music and Mexican-themed activities.
Frida Kahlo, Mexican Painter
frida kahlo mexican painter biography
Piñata
The definition and the meaning of piñata, and the pinata song
Cinco de Mayo in Mexico
In Mexico the Cinco de Mayo holiday is a commemoration of a battle that took place in Puebla in 1862. Festivities in Puebla are particularly vibrant.
Fairmont Mayakoba
The Fairmont Mayakoba is a luxurious hotel designed around a network of crystal clear waterways. The complex encompasses 45 acres within a master-planned community that includes an 18-hole golf course.