LIFESTYLE
From the archive: What’s inside that piñata? A guide to Mexican...
Classic Mexican brand-name candies aren't just sweet; they can be salty, spicy, tart or all of the above! Sarah DeVries guides you through the basics.
Sunday’s Binational Race San Diego-Tijuana will feature a cross-border course
In two of the three races, runners will cross the U.S.-Mexico border via a dedicated lane at the San Ysidro–El Chaparral international checkpoint — the busiest land border crossing in the Wesstern Hemisphere.
Mexico’s best-known ufologist’s latest claim is a humanoid ‘being’ near the...
Jaime Maussan has called it “the Creature of the Juárez Valley" and linked it to reports of dead chickens, rabbits, roosters and other animals, including two horses in the Samalayuca area. Local authorities have reported no such occurences.
How Mexico City’s pet boom is creating new income opportunities
Mexico City's family dynamics are changing. And for freelancers like Haydé, it's a chance to cash in on the capital's pet ownership boom, writes Andrea Fischer.
MND Local CDMX: World-class coffee, cool jazz and kids’ workshops
From a world-class coffee showdown to an open-air jazz festival and a creative workshop for the little ones, there’s plenty for everyone to look forward to in Mexico City in the coming months.
MND Local BCS: Upcoming one-of-a-kind events in Los Cabos
From a 750-mile sailing rally to the world's richest fishing tournament, Los Cabos is welcoming back several one-of-a-kind events in the coming weeks, writes Chris Sands.
How Mi Valedor helps Mexico City’s street community find its voice
Logan J. Gardner goes inside Mi Valedor, the street paper that's giving some of Mexico City's most vulnerable people a second chance.
5 Mexica customs you’ve adopted if you live in Mexico City (and you haven’t even noticed)
If you've spent any time in Mexico City, there's a good chance you've adopted some Aztec customs without even realizing it
Agave: The noble plant at the heart of Mexican culture
Mexico boasts 159 of the world's 210 agave species, among which are the source materials for iconic national liquors like mezcal, tequila and bacanora, writes Katy Alivraz.
From the archive: AI won’t solve your language learning problems
Using AI chatbots to practice your Spanish? Former language teacher Sarah DeVries lays out what you should know about using AI for language learning.
Why are fewer Mexicans having children? Financial strain, security concerns and fears for the future
As fertility rates drop across Mexico, MND undertook an exploratory survey of young adults ages 25-35 to find out why they had decided to have — or increasingly, not to have — children.
Venezuelan food in Mexico City: How immigrants are shaping CDMX cuisine
Restaurants specializing in Venezuelan food are not hard to find in Mexico City, writes Lydia Carey, as Venezuelans make up the largest group of foreign residents in the capital.
MND Local Puerto Vallarta: Helping out after hurricanes, planning for Día de Muertos
Puerto Vallarta has taken a beating from a trio of recent hurricanes, but is still getting ready, as it does every year, to celebrate Día de Muertos in style, writes Debbie Slobe.
4 Mexican bars are among this year’s World’s 50 Best
And make no mistake about it, these are truly Mexican establishments, not European imitators, with Mexican management, Mexican and pre-Columbian themes and an emphasis (though of course not exclusive) on Mexican spirits.
MND Local Guadalajara: October food and music fests abound, while officials investigate contamination at Huaxtla Falls
The Guadalajara Metro Area is spotlighting cultural festivals aplenty this month, including events celebrating beer, music and Día de Muertos, writes Dawn Stoner.
Say cheese: A guide to 5 iconic Mexican quesos and the regions that produce them
Mexico's most iconic cheeses are delicious on their own, or as a melty addition to many of the country's most famous dishes, writes Lydia Leija.
