The grief we don’t talk about when we move to Mexico, because it’s about something else

Grief following the passing of an old friend causes writer Charlotte Smith to reflect on her new life in Mexico, and the old one she left behind in England.
Mexican fans celebrate in a FIFA Fan Fest

World Cup brings Mexico US $1B windfall in just 13 days

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Mexico has welcomed a windfall of 17.5 billion pesos (US $1 billion) in the first 13 days of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, not including the 5 billion pesos ($286 million) from the sale of match tickets.
beach patrol PV

28-year-old man killed by a crocodile on Puerto Vallarta beach

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Mexico recorded 200 crocodile attacks, 25 of them fatal, from 2015 to 2024, and close encounters have increased in recent years, including two injuries in recent days.
Terry Cole

DEA names Sinaloa Cartel and CJNG as top priorities in fentanyl fight

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Terry Cole, a former DEA agent and now the agency's administrator, posted a video message declaring that the DEA is pursuing "a fentanyl-free America" via the takedown of Mexico's two most powerful cartels.
Mexican fans celebrate in a FIFA Fan Fest

World Cup brings Mexico US $1B windfall in just 13 days

1
Mexico has welcomed a windfall of 17.5 billion pesos (US $1 billion) in the first 13 days of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, not including the 5 billion pesos ($286 million) from the sale of match tickets.
beach patrol PV

28-year-old man killed by a crocodile on Puerto Vallarta beach

2
Mexico recorded 200 crocodile attacks, 25 of them fatal, from 2015 to 2024, and close encounters have increased in recent years, including two injuries in recent days.
Terry Cole

DEA names Sinaloa Cartel and CJNG as top priorities in fentanyl fight

3
Terry Cole, a former DEA agent and now the agency's administrator, posted a video message declaring that the DEA is pursuing "a fentanyl-free America" via the takedown of Mexico's two most powerful cartels.
With shouts of "Fuera Morena!" (Out with Morena), supporters of Somos México, one of two newly certified political parties in Mexico, celebrate their registration at a rally Sunday near the Monument to the Revolution in Mexico City.

Mexico’s National Electoral Institute approves 2 new political parties

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One, PAZ, seeks a "cordial relationship" with Morena. The other, Somos México, will be "the loyal opposition," but both feature familiar political names.
Sterile Screwworm Fly Production Plant in Metapa (Chiapas)

Mexico inaugurates a sterile fly facility in Chiapas to suppress the screwworm population

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Since 2024, the cattle-killing parasite has been moving northward into Texas, prompting the U.S. to close its border to Mexican cattle imports.
The 'Gray Ghost' in downtown Cabo San Lucas

MND Local: Is Cabo San Lucas finally ridding itself of the ‘Gray Ghost’? Plus,...

0
Universal Studios is reputedly partnering in efforts to transform a long-unfinished project in Cabo San Lucas known to locals as the "Gray Ghost" into a hotel with a state-of-the-art theater.
An empty bench in a generic park

The grief we don’t talk about when we move to Mexico, because it’s about...

2
Grief following the passing of an old friend causes writer Charlotte Smith to reflect on her new life in Mexico, and the old one she left behind in England.
Querétaro canines Orly, Balam, Kenai and Halley, who traveled to Venezuela on Saturday as part of the USAR (Urban Search and Rescue) team

Mexican Red Cross dogs join continental search and rescue effort in Venezuela

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The dogs join a team of 18 canine heroes dispatched along with 250 Mexican troops following the earthquakes that have resulted in at least 1,400 deaths and more than 3,200 injuries.
police cars near where an agent was killed in Mexicali

2 Mexicali police officers killed in suspected retaliation

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Two state police officers were murdered in recent days in separate attacks in the border city of Mexicali, Baja California, crimes that authorities say could be linked to operations against an organized crime group.
Ecuador and Mexico flags together

El Tri to play Ecuador in Mexico City on Tuesday

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The Round of 32 contest at Mexico City Stadium pits two teams with high hopes of making history – Mexico intent on advancing to a fifth game for just the second time ever, and Ecuador aiming for its first knockout win of any World Cup.
Sheinbaum said on Monday that Víctor Rodríguez will never hold another position in her government after his wife published footage of the former Pemex CEO being physically abusive.

Sheinbaum cuts ties with former Pemex chief accused of domestic violence: Monday’s mañanera recapped

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On Monday, President Sheinbaum also responded to a New York Times investigation alleging that Morena officials have been quietly offering themselves to U.S. authorities as informants.
A sign at the 1990 World Cup in Italy protesting the exclusion of Mexico

Los Cachirules: The ‘own goal’ scandal that kept Mexico out of the 1990 World...

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In 1990, Mexico's national team was banned from competing in the World Cup in Italy because of a scandal that still reverberates in the country's sporting memory: Los Cachirules.
Mexicans giving the saludo civil during the national anthem at a football game

Everything you need to know about Mexican hand gestures

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Finger wags, headshakes, that creepy hand gesture from "The Shining" and more: Sarah DeVries explains the ins and outs of "Mexican sign language."
merlin and knock-offs

Merlin the World Cup duck is now a registered trademark

0
Tired of companies "abusing a humble family" by profiting from her pet's name and image, Karla Gómez filed for trademark protection, which ESPN reports has already been granted.
King Felipe VI of Spain's shakes hands with President Sheinbaum, posing with Spanish and Mexican flags

Spanish king’s World Cup visit signals end of diplomatic rift

10
The royal visit marks a diplomatic milestone for the Spanish-speaking world, as Mexico and Spain lean on shared history and culture to move past a long-running dispute.
A Mexico City man checks his phone outside the San Lazaro Legislative Palace.

Mexico extends cell phone registration deadline as millions remain unregistered

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Less than a week out from the original June 30 deadline, millions of Mexicans had yet to register their phones, prompting officials to announce new, staggered deadlines starting in August.
President Sheinbaum greets supporters outside a rally on May 31 to mark the second anniversary of her election in June 2024.

‘I, Claudia’: The Guardian profiles Sheinbaum as ‘the world’s most popular leftwing leader’

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From The Guardian to the WSJ, international outlets are zeroing in on Mexico. Here's what they're saying about Sheinbaum.
With shouts of "Fuera Morena!" (Out with Morena), supporters of Somos México, one of two newly certified political parties in Mexico, celebrate their registration at a rally Sunday near the Monument to the Revolution in Mexico City.

Mexico’s National Electoral Institute approves 2 new political parties

0
One, PAZ, seeks a "cordial relationship" with Morena. The other, Somos México, will be "the loyal opposition," but both feature familiar political names.
Sterile Screwworm Fly Production Plant in Metapa (Chiapas)

Mexico inaugurates a sterile fly facility in Chiapas to suppress the screwworm population

0
Since 2024, the cattle-killing parasite has been moving northward into Texas, prompting the U.S. to close its border to Mexican cattle imports.
The 'Gray Ghost' in downtown Cabo San Lucas

MND Local: Is Cabo San Lucas finally ridding itself of the ‘Gray Ghost’? Plus, fallout from the hit-and-run accident that injured 17 people

0
Universal Studios is reputedly partnering in efforts to transform a long-unfinished project in Cabo San Lucas known to locals as the "Gray Ghost" into a hotel with a state-of-the-art theater.
An empty bench in a generic park

The grief we don’t talk about when we move to Mexico, because it’s about something else

2
Grief following the passing of an old friend causes writer Charlotte Smith to reflect on her new life in Mexico, and the old one she left behind in England.
Querétaro canines Orly, Balam, Kenai and Halley, who traveled to Venezuela on Saturday as part of the USAR (Urban Search and Rescue) team

Mexican Red Cross dogs join continental search and rescue effort in Venezuela

0
The dogs join a team of 18 canine heroes dispatched along with 250 Mexican troops following the earthquakes that have resulted in at least 1,400 deaths and more than 3,200 injuries.
police cars near where an agent was killed in Mexicali

2 Mexicali police officers killed in suspected retaliation

0
Two state police officers were murdered in recent days in separate attacks in the border city of Mexicali, Baja California, crimes that authorities say could be linked to operations against an organized crime group.
Mexican fans celebrate in a FIFA Fan Fest

World Cup brings Mexico US $1B windfall in just 13 days

1
Mexico has welcomed a windfall of 17.5 billion pesos (US $1 billion) in the first 13 days of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, not including the 5 billion pesos ($286 million) from the sale of match tickets.
A podcast cover image shows cartoons of Travis Bembenek and George Reavis with the words "Confidently Wrong about Fracking in Mexico"

MND’s ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast kicks off season 3 with a look at fracking in...

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The third season of MND’s ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast dives into fracking in Mexico, challenging common misconceptions and exploring what this controversial industry could mean for jobs, energy and the country’s future.
The Angel of Independence monument, high above Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City.

Get ‘more smarter’ with MND Intelligence: A perspective from our CEO

2
A note from our CEO on why we created the new MND Intelligence section — and how these tools can help you make smarter decisions about living, traveling or doing business in Mexico.
Soccer fans enjoy Germany vs. Curaçao from Mexico City's Chapultepec Park on Sunday.

Leading media outlets should be ashamed at their World Cup coverage of Mexico: A...

25
CEO of MND Travis Bembenek makes a study of the alarmist World Cup headlines coming out of Mexico and why this type of journalism persists.
A natural gas pipeline (fracking concept)

The time is now for Mexico to go all in on fracking: A perspective...

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Mexico sits on a geologic formation similar to the Permian Basin — yet produces 100 times less. MND's CEO makes the case for fracking as a historic economic opportunity.
A beach filled with palm trees and beach chairs

Does Mexico need more tourists? A perspective from our CEO

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Mexico has 48 million tourists a year and room for millions more. MND's CEO breaks down the numbers — and talks strategy with Mexico's federal tourism minister.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.50
CAD
12.29
EUR
19.94
Aerial side view of cargo ship carrying shipping containers for export

Mexico’s exports jump 25% in May, pushing 2026 trade surplus past US $5.7 billion

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Mexico’s export boom continued in May, delivering a solid monthly surplus as manufacturing, oil and raw material exports climbed sharply and outpaced strong growth in imports.
Pemex and Petrobras heads

Pemex and Brazil’s Petrobras will partner up to boost oil production in the Gulf...

2
Mexico and Brazil have been seeking closer economic ties, and this pact unites Brazil's technological advances for extracting oil and Mexico's access to the Gulf of Mexico's deep waters.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.50
CAD
12.29
EUR
19.94
Sheinbaum said on Monday that Víctor Rodríguez will never hold another position in her government after his wife published footage of the former Pemex CEO being physically abusive.

Sheinbaum cuts ties with former Pemex chief accused of domestic violence: Monday’s mañanera recapped

0
On Monday, President Sheinbaum also responded to a New York Times investigation alleging that Morena officials have been quietly offering themselves to U.S. authorities as informants.
King Felipe VI of Spain's shakes hands with President Sheinbaum, posing with Spanish and Mexican flags

Spanish king’s World Cup visit signals end of diplomatic rift

10
The royal visit marks a diplomatic milestone for the Spanish-speaking world, as Mexico and Spain lean on shared history and culture to move past a long-running dispute.
An empty bench in a generic park

The grief we don’t talk about when we move to Mexico, because it’s about something else

2
Grief following the passing of an old friend causes writer Charlotte Smith to reflect on her new life in Mexico, and the old one she left behind in England.
Mexicans giving the saludo civil during the national anthem at a football game

Everything you need to know about Mexican hand gestures

7
Finger wags, headshakes, that creepy hand gesture from "The Shining" and more: Sarah DeVries explains the ins and outs of "Mexican sign language."
The eye of a hurricane

MND Local: Hurricane preparedness and fear of a ‘Super El Niño’ in Baja California Sur

1
With all-time high Pacific Ocean temperatures and a potential Super El Niño coming, this year's hurricane season could be stormy in Baja California Sur.
Bacalar Lagoon at sunset

Bacalar in Quintana Roo is a tropical paradise, and one of Mexico’s most underrated travel destinations

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For those who want to escape the madding crowds of Tulum or Playa del Carmen, Bacalar offers nature, serenity, boutique hotels and pristine waters.
Intertoceanic Train

After fatal derailment, passenger service on the Interoceanic Train won’t resume until next year

0
Some 70 kilometers of new track will have to be laid to bypass the most dangerous part of the original route where the accident took place last December, killing 14 and injuring almost 100.
Cartagena

Mexico’s Tourism Ministry celebrates opening of 48 new air routes in one month

1
According to the Tourism Ministry, there have been 102 announcements of new air routes to and from Mexico so far this year.
Mexicans giving the saludo civil during the national anthem at a football game

Everything you need to know about Mexican hand gestures

7
Finger wags, headshakes, that creepy hand gesture from "The Shining" and more: Sarah DeVries explains the ins and outs of "Mexican sign language."
merlin and knock-offs

Merlin the World Cup duck is now a registered trademark

0
Tired of companies "abusing a humble family" by profiting from her pet's name and image, Karla Gómez filed for trademark protection, which ESPN reports has already been granted.
King Felipe VI of Spain's shakes hands with President Sheinbaum, posing with Spanish and Mexican flags

Spanish king’s World Cup visit signals end of diplomatic rift

10
The royal visit marks a diplomatic milestone for the Spanish-speaking world, as Mexico and Spain lean on shared history and culture to move past a long-running dispute.
A Mexico City man checks his phone outside the San Lazaro Legislative Palace.

Mexico extends cell phone registration deadline as millions remain unregistered

6
Less than a week out from the original June 30 deadline, millions of Mexicans had yet to register their phones, prompting officials to announce new, staggered deadlines starting in August.
The view of Mexico City Stadium, filled with 2026 FIFA World Cup spectators, before the kick-off match against South Africa

How El Tri’s perfect group stage created World Cup magic in Mexico: A dispatch...

1
Three group-stage victories from Mexico's national team have transformed the capital into one big friendly fiesta, inspiring something in fans that goes beyond national pride. MND's Peter Davies reports on the experience.
Ecuador and Mexico flags together

El Tri to play Ecuador in Mexico City on Tuesday

0
The Round of 32 contest at Mexico City Stadium pits two teams with high hopes of making history – Mexico intent on advancing to a fifth game for just the second time ever, and Ecuador aiming for its first knockout win of any World Cup.
A sign the Chetumal crossing on Mexico's southern border reads "Welcome to Belize / Bienvenido a Belice"

Mexico in Numbers: All about the southern border

3
From the Great Maya Forest to busy crossings at Tapachula and Chetumal, Mexico’s southern border with Guatemala and Belize is a vital corridor for migration, trade and regional integration.

The MND Economy Index™ for April 2026

4
The latest MND Economy Index™ score — based mainly on data for April 2026 — was 67.55, a 4.16 percentage point increase compared to the previous month. Find out where Mexico's economy is improving.
Mexicans giving the saludo civil during the national anthem at a football game

Everything you need to know about Mexican hand gestures

7
Finger wags, headshakes, that creepy hand gesture from "The Shining" and more: Sarah DeVries explains the ins and outs of "Mexican sign language."
The eye of a hurricane

MND Local: Hurricane preparedness and fear of a ‘Super El Niño’ in Baja California...

1
With all-time high Pacific Ocean temperatures and a potential Super El Niño coming, this year's hurricane season could be stormy in Baja California Sur.
The Angel of Independence monument, high above Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City.

Get ‘more smarter’ with MND Intelligence: A perspective from our CEO

2
A note from our CEO on why we created the new MND Intelligence section — and how these tools can help you make smarter decisions about living, traveling or doing business in Mexico.
Soccer fans enjoy Germany vs. Curaçao from Mexico City's Chapultepec Park on Sunday.

Leading media outlets should be ashamed at their World Cup coverage of Mexico: A...

25
CEO of MND Travis Bembenek makes a study of the alarmist World Cup headlines coming out of Mexico and why this type of journalism persists.
Intertoceanic Train

After fatal derailment, passenger service on the Interoceanic Train won’t resume until next year

0
Some 70 kilometers of new track will have to be laid to bypass the most dangerous part of the original route where the accident took place last December, killing 14 and injuring almost 100.
Cartagena

Mexico’s Tourism Ministry celebrates opening of 48 new air routes in one month

1
According to the Tourism Ministry, there have been 102 announcements of new air routes to and from Mexico so far this year.
2025 Pride march in CDMX

One of Latin America’s largest Pride marches set for Mexico City Saturday

0
Hundreds of thousands will participate, gathering at the Angel of Independence at 10 a.m. and proceeding along Paseo de la Reforma to the Historic Center.
Frida

Frida Kahlo’s blockbuster exhibition sets a record for London’s legendary Tate Modern museum

0
The museum doesn't ignore the fact that for the public Frida is as much a cultural (and commercial) phenomenon as an artist. In fact, that side of her fame is the focus of the exhibit.
Colombian and Mexican flags waving side by side in the wind

Where can you find a taste of Colombia in Mexico City?

0
The number of Colombian immigrants to Mexico has increased in noticeably in recent years, leading to a host of new restaurants and flavors, especially in Mexico City.
merlin and knock-offs

Merlin the World Cup duck is now a registered trademark

0
Tired of companies "abusing a humble family" by profiting from her pet's name and image, Karla Gómez filed for trademark protection, which ESPN reports has already been granted.
Fracking in Mexico draws protests in Mexico City

Scientists, activists push back on Sheinbaum’s fracking plan as opposition movement grows

2
Recent protests were held in Mexico City after President Claudia Sheibaum reversed her stance on fracking, which she had pledged during her campaign to ban.
A Yucatán cenote

Yucatán teams with World Wildlife Fund to launch US $20 million fund to protect...

3
Given the name Herencia Maya (Maya Heritage), the conservation program is a joint government-NGO-private-institution effort for funding the rescue and revival of Yucatan's mangroves and waterways.
Rancho La Puerta

Rancho La Puerta — From US $17.50 a day to one of the world’s...

5
Rancho La Puerta was founded in 1940 Edmond Szekely and his wife Deborah, and over the next 80+ years it would become perhaps the world's finest spa.
Dr. Molina

One doctor’s mission to provide affordable care in Zihuatanejo

2
Everyone should have a doctor who cares as much as Dr. Molina, a woman on a mission in one of Zihuatanejo's poorest neighborhoods.
Ernesto Pugibet sculpture in Plaza de San Juan, Mexico City

El Buen Tono: The tobacco company that sparked Mexico’s industrial modernization

1
Owner Ernesto Pugibet wasn't a leading figure in Mexico's industrial era thanks only to his market-dominating tobacco products; he also ushered in a Mexican golden age of advertisements and visual culture.
2025 Pride march in CDMX

One of Latin America’s largest Pride marches set for Mexico City Saturday

0
Hundreds of thousands will participate, gathering at the Angel of Independence at 10 a.m. and proceeding along Paseo de la Reforma to the Historic Center.
Frida

Frida Kahlo’s blockbuster exhibition sets a record for London’s legendary Tate Modern museum

0
The museum doesn't ignore the fact that for the public Frida is as much a cultural (and commercial) phenomenon as an artist. In fact, that side of her fame is the focus of the exhibit.
The 'Gray Ghost' in downtown Cabo San Lucas

MND Local: Is Cabo San Lucas finally ridding itself of the ‘Gray Ghost’? Plus, fallout from the hit-and-run accident that injured 17 people

0
Universal Studios is reputedly partnering in efforts to transform a long-unfinished project in Cabo San Lucas known to locals as the "Gray Ghost" into a hotel with a state-of-the-art theater.
Colombian and Mexican flags waving side by side in the wind

Where can you find a taste of Colombia in Mexico City?

0
The number of Colombian immigrants to Mexico has increased in noticeably in recent years, leading to a host of new restaurants and flavors, especially in Mexico City.
merlin and knock-offs

Merlin the World Cup duck is now a registered trademark

0
Tired of companies "abusing a humble family" by profiting from her pet's name and image, Karla Gómez filed for trademark protection, which ESPN reports has already been granted.

El Jalapeño: ICE Agents having a wonderful time at World Cup, jurisdictional questions remain

4
Technically, none of these people had valid U.S. visas, but then again, they weren't in the U.S.

El Jalapeño: Sheinbaum birthday plans include mud wrestling tournament, demolition of National Palace wing

6
La Presidenta is likely to remain awake throughout the proceedings, however.
Donald Trump eating a taco

El Jalapeño: Mexico prepares for USMCA renewal after Trump says he doesn’t want one

2
This just in: Mexico preparing for yuge win, profiting bigly.

El Jalapeño: South African soccer team arrive in Pachuca, discover first opponent is the...

1
At least one player asked if they'd accidentally become part of the plot of Cool Runnings.

MND Tutor | Pato Merlín

0
If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it must be this week's latest MND Tutor!
A sign the Chetumal crossing on Mexico's southern border reads "Welcome to Belize / Bienvenido a Belice"

Mexico in Numbers: All about the southern border

3
From the Great Maya Forest to busy crossings at Tapachula and Chetumal, Mexico’s southern border with Guatemala and Belize is a vital corridor for migration, trade and regional integration.

The MND Economy Index™ for April 2026

4
The latest MND Economy Index™ score — based mainly on data for April 2026 — was 67.55, a 4.16 percentage point increase compared to the previous month. Find out where Mexico's economy is improving.
The Angel of Independence monument, high above Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City.

Get ‘more smarter’ with MND Intelligence: A perspective from our CEO

2
A note from our CEO on why we created the new MND Intelligence section — and how these tools can help you make smarter decisions about living, traveling or doing business in Mexico.
The Mexico-US border wall cuts through an arid mountainous landscape

Mexico in Numbers: 10 facts about the Mexico-US border

9
From its 3,145-kilometer length to the millions of people who cross it each day, here are 10 numbers that reveal how remarkable — and complex — the Mexico-US border really is.
a reservoir

Mexico has almost totally recovered from several years of drought

3
Just over a year ago, 46.5% of the country was suffering from drought conditions, according to the National Water Commission (Conagua). Now that percentage is down to 2.4%.
Fracking in Mexico draws protests in Mexico City

Scientists, activists push back on Sheinbaum’s fracking plan as opposition movement grows

2
Recent protests were held in Mexico City after President Claudia Sheibaum reversed her stance on fracking, which she had pledged during her campaign to ban.
A Yucatán cenote

Yucatán teams with World Wildlife Fund to launch US $20 million fund to protect...

3
Given the name Herencia Maya (Maya Heritage), the conservation program is a joint government-NGO-private-institution effort for funding the rescue and revival of Yucatan's mangroves and waterways.
Sargassum accumulation, sargassum crisis

From nuisance to raw material: Solving the sargassum crisis

7
As the sargassum crisis continues to worsen, a wave of new companies is working to turn the brown algae into sustainable products that can help the environment and local communities.

Court ruling cancels dozens of mining concessions in Wirikuta — but key sites remain...

2
After legal battle that have lasted 15 years, over 40 mining concessions have been canceled in Wirikuta, but dozens more still remain.
Yoga practitioners on mats

How to get the most out of International Yoga Day 2026 in Mexico City

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If you're spending International Yoga Day in Mexico City this month, here's the most relaxing and balanced itinerary imaginable, courtesy of capitalina Andrea Fischer.
Rancho La Puerta

Rancho La Puerta — From US $17.50 a day to one of the world’s...

5
Rancho La Puerta was founded in 1940 Edmond Szekely and his wife Deborah, and over the next 80+ years it would become perhaps the world's finest spa.
Dr. Molina

One doctor’s mission to provide affordable care in Zihuatanejo

2
Everyone should have a doctor who cares as much as Dr. Molina, a woman on a mission in one of Zihuatanejo's poorest neighborhoods.