Driving through this northern state has its rewards, but you’ll need a sport utility vehicle or pickup truck for its many dirt roads.
Stories by Leigh Thelmadatter
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An earthquake changed this expat’s life as he helped Mexico rebuild
After the quake, architect Aleksander Tokarz quit his high-paying job in the capital and gave his skills to those who really needed them.
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Raspberries in winter? You can thank Mexico for that.
Mexico’s berry farming is rapidly growing, taking advantage of the warm climate and its proximity to a huge export market — the U.S.
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Independence Day primer: Who was Miguel Hidalgo?
Although his role in securing Mexico’s independence was short-lived, he was then and still is an iconic figure who moved hearts and minds.
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Oaxaca charity gives low-income kids education and a childhood
Oaxacan children, on average, complete only 6.4 years of schooling. Oaxaca Streetchildren Grassroots is working on changing that.
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Remembering S19, the devastating 2017 earthquake that changed Mexico City lives
Anyone who lived through it has a story to tell about how the worst temblor to hit Mexico’s capital since 1985 has affected them.
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Was Edward James’ magnum opus in San Luis Potosí art or egocentrism?
People still debate the artistic value of this Surrealist estate in San Luis Potosí’s rainforest. James himself called it “pure megalomania.”
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Artist revives a lost craft from Aguascalientes’ past
Fifty years after the state’s last ceramics workshops closed, Ivan Pugga researched the defunct industry and found its last living craftsmen.
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Frustrated with online info on Mexican culture? Artes de Mexico’s expert articles are available in English
Each issue, written in Spanish and English by Mexican academics, provides a wealth of trustworthy information for expats who want to learn.
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Primer: get to know central Mexico’s burgeoning winemaking region
Northern Baja is still known as the hub of Mexican wines, but vineyards in the Bajío region keep growing in number and visibility.
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Moving your kids to Mexico? These books will get them started
Leigh Thelmadatter shares some books for all ages that are well done and can help your kids feel more connected to a new life in Mexico.
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Meet Neill James, the American who became Ajijic’s ‘art godmother’
After she made the expat enclave her home in 1943, James organized free art classes for Mexican kids whose influence on artists here remains.
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Querétaro road tripping means good roads, fine wine, stunning landscapes and more
Driving through the northern region into San Luis Potosí, you’ll find your route is as much about the journey as it is about the destination.
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Primer: getting acquainted with Michoacán’s traditional cuisine
Its traditional cuisine, still easy to find locally, did much to convince UNESCO to give Mexican food Intangible Heritage status in 2010.
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In San Luis Potosí, these brothers champion Mexico’s traditional liquors — and find new ones
Having helped revive mezcal and pulque’s popularity in their city, their next project is creating a whiskey made with Mexican heirloom corn.
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These expats are still here in Mexico decades later, whether they planned on it or not
Whether they stayed here by accident or by design, most long-term expats have found in Mexico something that was lacking at home.
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Effort to preserve Oaxacan folk art focuses on the next generation
US professionals are partnering with Mexico’s governmental agencies to help the state’s young artisans’ careers take off.
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Exploring the city of San Luis Potosí, the gateway to the northeast
A dynamic city with deep roots, San Luis Potosí’s food, history and culture have started to attracts a growing community of foreign residents.
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‘Hobbit hotel’ inspires imagination while boosting local economy in Xilitla
Many visit San Luis Potosí’s Xilitla municipality to see an imported attraction, but in a nearby town lies a hidden gem with deep roots.
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In Hidalgo, residents check the time in style
The state’s affinity for building clock towers started with 19th-century Cornish migrants who wanted to pay homage to Mexico’s independence.
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On the business end of art: stories of foreign-owned galleries in Mexico
In expat enclaves, some have discovered a love of art and have been inspired to make their newfound passion a business.
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Mexico does the (corn) mash
Whisky makers here are using the nation’s abundant varieties of corn to make their versions of the alcoholic beverage like no one else’s.
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An aspiring Australian poet found his calling making films in Mexico
T.S. Eliot’s genius made young Michael Rowe give up poetry, to his adopted country’s benefit: he now writes and directs movies in Spanish.
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Non-toll roads are the best way to see Mexico; just heed a bit of advice
Road tripping will show you more of the country, especially via the smaller, bumpier “libre” roads. Here’s a primer on driving them safely.
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Pioneering farmers aim to change Veracruz’s mediocre coffee reputation
Small growers who took a chance on high-quality crops are creating demand for beans from a state previously most known for supplying Nescafé.
