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Category |
Author |
Created |
| El Tajin: A Sacred City of the Totonaca Culture |
Magic Places
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Verónica Santamaría |
9/Jun/2008 |
| El Tajin ("City or Place of Thunder" in Totonaca) is located in the Totonacapan region, in the north of the state of Veracruz. See More... |
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| Plastic Tradition in Tlaquepaque: Beyond the Little Pot Jars. |
Shopping
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Luis Ernesto de la Garza |
10/May/2008 |
| Tlaquepaque is a picturesque place that has the magic of the Mexican folk art on its streets, its architecture and all its traditions, including food and crafts. This town’s art has reached beyond the little pot jars, and has become a legacy of the work and creativity of Mexicans to the world. See More... |
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| The Combat of Flowers in Leon, Guanajuato |
Community
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Fumiko Nobuoka |
8/Apr/2008 |
| It is in the quest of a kiss that many young people gather in the main plaza of Leon, Guanajuato, on the eve of the 16th of September every year. Buy flowers from the local vendors, walk around the plaza, and search for a pretty face to kiss. See More... |
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| The Mine of El Eden: The Natural Richness of Zacatecas |
Magic Places
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Verónica Santamaría |
24/Mar/2008 |
| The mining and colonial city of Zacatecas, declared World Cultural Heritage Site by the UNESCO in 1993 features the famous Mina El Eden (a metal mine), located 10 minutes from the historic center. See More... |
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| Mexico: The Utmost Expression Of Holy Week |
Culture & History
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Juan Pablo Pinzón |
18/Mar/2008 |
| In Mexico, a country with deep-rooted christian traditions, Holy Week is a nationwide holiday. During those days, a series of massive and colorful traditions are carried out in most towns and cities, with great expressions of devotion and a variety of folkloric elements added to each celebration. See More... |
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| World Class Boxing: Making History in Cancun |
Extreme Sports
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Fumiko Nobuoka |
15/Feb/2008 |
| Best Day proudly presents the WBC Heavyweight World Championship bout between heavyweight defending champion, Oleg Maskayev from Kazakhstan and interim champion and ex-Olympian, Samuel Peter "The Nigerian Nightmare". See More... |
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| Festive Carnivals in Mexico |
Culture & History
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Fernando García Castro |
18/Jan/2008 |
| In Mexico, the most festively carnivals are in Veracruz and Mazatlan. Music, laughs, drinks and dance are shared. The Carnivals of Mexico are some of the best in the world, to feel the collective enthusiasm in the happiest period of the year, with its fantastic and animated Carnival. See More... |
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| The Great Pyramid of Cholula: the world's largest pre-Hispanic construction. |
Culture & History
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Mireille Pasos |
3/Dec/2007 |
| However tricky it can be for the first-time visitor to find the town and the archeological site, this trip has many rewards for the adventurer who comes to Cholula. See More... |
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| The Raramuri Races |
Community
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Sonia Rivas |
5/Nov/2007 |
| For thousands of years these men and women have been running through the rugged terrain of the Copper Canyon for distances exceeding 125 miles. See More... |
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| Universal Forum of Cultures Monterrey 2007 |
Culture & History
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César Lozano |
5/Oct/2007 |
| Monterrey 2007 Universal Forum of Culture will also promote the issues of peace and safety, in different contexts, such as within the family, community and city. See More... |
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| Bullfights in the Plaza Mexico |
Culture & History
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Fumiko Nobuoka |
28/Jun/2007 |
| I attended my first bullfight in January of 1998. All I knew was that I had heard a lot of negative things about this spectacle and I wanted to know why people went and what was so interesting about a man and a bull in a ring. See More... |
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| San Sebastian Bernal: A Magical Town |
Magic Places
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Paula Camera |
19/May/2007 |
| Lost in time, San Sebastian Bernal is little town that has been called "magical" for the beauty of its buildings and its color. Among legends and fantastic landscapes, it sits fifty-four kilometers away from the city of Queretaro. See More... |
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| Talavera: The Ceramic as an Expression of Art |
Shopping
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Verónica Santamaría |
28/Apr/2007 |
| Unique designs and unequalled shapes, Talavera's basic colors are blue, yellow, green, terracotta, black and orange. See More... |
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| Heaven on Earth |
Ecotourism
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Paula Camera |
11/Apr/2007 |
| In 1985, this vast protected area was declared a cultural heritage site by the UNESCO. It is located on the eastern side of the Sierra Madre, crossing southeast, through Tamaulipas. See More... |
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| Veracruz Aquarium: A Fascinating Immersion |
Sea Life
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Verónica Santamaría |
20/Mar/2007 |
| The Port of Veracruz, a place rich in culture, folklore, traditions, local cuisine, cultural and local-flavored architecture, is also a magical place where you can take a close look at life in the sea at the Veracruz Aquarium. See More... |
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| Guanajuato: City of Legends |
Culture & History
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Juan Pablo Martínez |
2/Feb/2007 |
| The magic touch of these stories is that, despite being outlandish, they are credible because they are transmitted orally as if they were unquestionably real. See More... |
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| The Sumidero Canyon: a breathtaking journey through nature |
Ecotourism
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Mireille Pasos |
23/Jan/2007 |
| With outstanding up-to-half-a-mile-high cliffs and a river's depth of approximately 300 feet, it is only natural that visitors stand in awe before the Sumidero Canyon's beauty. See More... |
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| Mexico City: A Paradise for Children |
Community
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César Lozano |
18/Dec/2006 |
| There are thousands of things that might be done during a visit to Mexico City with children, or if you live there, whenever there's a golden opportunity to spend some time with them. See More... |
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| Handicrafts in Oaxaca: Tangible expression of the Peoples' Soul |
Culture & History
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Miguel Ángel Hernández |
16/Dec/2006 |
| From the moment I started wondering about my journey to Oaxaca, I clearly concluded that the short stay would not be enough to include all the cultural aspects that can be admired there, so I decided to focus on handicrafts: black pottery, alebrijes and textiles. See More... |
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| The amazing journey of the Monarch Butterflies |
Ecotourism
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Mireille Pasos |
15/Dec/2006 |
| Each year, towards the end of October, a unique and stunning natural display can be witnessed right by the border of the State of Mexico and Michoacan: the arrival or the Monarch Butterfly. See More... |
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