LIFESTYLE
2 Mexico City chefs launched an international ‘Pay What You Can’...
Responding to inequities in Mexico City's fine dining scene, a Michelin-star restaurant proposed a bold initiative. Here's how it went.
Mexico’s City’s chinampa restoration project Arca Tierra wins 2026 Champions of...
More than just restoration, Arca Tierra seeks to produce high-quality food with a lower environmental impact, preserve traditional farming knowledge and expand access to local products.
Saturday night’s friendly with the US will provide Rafa Márquez his...
New head coach Rafael Márquez is putting his own stamp on Mexico's national soccer team and so far his effort has yielded a couple of ties against South American squads. But given the on-field riavalry, between the two nations, Saturday's match against the U.S. will matter more.
The surprisingly long history of hot air ballooning in Mexico
Although the modern centers of hot air ballooning are in Teotihuacán and León, the pastime has a surprising long history in Mexico, dating back to the late 18th century, writes Bob Pateman.
The ‘Hacienda Hunters’: Uncovering Mexico’s hidden history
Jim and Carol Cook are now better known as the "Hacienda Hunters" thanks to their love of finding Mexico's colonial ruins, writes John Pint.
The Monobloc chair: The plastic throne that rules Mexico
“It serves rich and poor alike, because everyone gets tired,” says a UNAM sociologist about Mexico's most ubiquitous seating option, the Monobloc plastic chair.
The strange, ancient bird hiding in Mexico’s cloud forests
The endangered horned guan is found only Guatemala and parts of Chiapas, but this strange and wonderful bird is worth seeing in the wild, writes Bob Pateman.
From jungle to oak forest: Hiking above Lake Chapala
The area around Lake Chapala is a paradise for hikers, writes John Pint, with over 60 miles of trails providing a picturesque array of experiences and views.
In Mexico City’s ‘Little LA,’ deportees find work and a community
Many of the deportees to Mexico under Trump have found work in call centers, leading to the renaming of Tabacalera in Mexico City as "Little LA," writes Logan J. Gardner.
Why pozole is more than just a Mexican stew
Was pozole made from human remains? Probably not, but that doesn't mean this iconic Mexican stew's history is any less fascinating.
A dog dressed as a taco stand wins Morelia’s pre-Grito Patriotic Pup Contest
The low-key and fun-filled event in the state capital of Michoacán, sponsored by Morelia’s popular bakery and pastry shop Melón o Sandía (and several others), was a chance for man, woman and child to let their pets have their patriotic moment.
Women farmers in Oaxaca, Guerrero report catastrophic drought
Two farming associations called on state and federal authorities to declare a climate emergency in drought-affected areas of Oaxaca and Guerrero and establish programs aimed at guaranteeing food sovereignty and supporting female farmers.
Following a higher soda tax, is a salty foods tax coming next?
A bill from Morena, PT and PVEM lawmakers estimates that a tax on high-sodium products could generate about 12 billion pesos (US $116.6 million) in additional federal revenue while helping reduce the prevalence of diseases associated with excess salt intake.
Taste of Mexico: The curious history and myths of chile en nogada
September's Mexican independence celebrations can only mean one thing for restaurants around the country: it's chile en nogada time.
When Mexico bursts into bloom: A wildflower guide
MND contributor Bel Woodhouse takes us on a tour of Mexico’s spectacular wildflowers, from vibrant sunflowers and cosmos to delicate poppies.
Turtle power: Volunteer to protect Mexico’s sea turtles
Mexico is a sanctuary for seven of the eight extant species of sea turtles, with volunteers helping to protect hatchlings in many coastal areas, including in Veracruz, writes Alan Chazaro.
