For some, the 7.1-magnitude earthquake in central Mexico on September 19, 2017 is a distant memory. But for many others, the effects are still being felt.
Mexico Life
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A muralist reminisces about the magical towns he has painted
Muralist Jorge Monroy painted an outstanding collection of watercolors of the Pueblos Mágicos. Many are currently on display in Guadalajara.
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The San Juan market, Mexico City’s epicenter for culinary inquisition
Fruits, vegetables, cheeses and cured meats, dried insects, skinned rabbits and goats, mountains of obscure sauces and an entire ocean of fish.
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There’s a passion for cuisine at this new restaurant in Mexico City
At Niddo in Colonia Juárez, the menu, the restaurant and the ambiance are representative of all the things the owners like.
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Exploring the Río Verde canyon: high cliffs and hot showers
It could be considered western Mexico’s “forgotten river,” principally because it runs along a deep canyon, accessible only via a few steep roads.
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Malinalco: small-town charm and a unique archaeological site
Malinalco is not a place shouted about in the guidebooks, but most Mexico City residents know it as a rural respite just a few hundred miles away.
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The remarkable Miss Adela Breton, explorer extraordinaire
Breton was an archaeological artist from England who fell in love with Mexico’s ruins and captured them in watercolors.
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New Jewish center is seen as grand doorway between two communities
The Jewish community in Mexico is segmented but the center is seen as a tool for unification through its cross-community archive.
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Discovering the great cave murals of the Baja peninsula
Paintings at one cave are estimated to be 7,500 years old and are believed to be the oldest on the continent.
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World-class music school in Zihuatanejo remains a dream
A music school that caters to the poorest of the poor in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, is facing eviction barring a miracle.
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La Mera Obrera: A working woman’s restaurant in Mexico City
La Mera Obrera is a gastronomic project headed by and employing women in La Obrera, just south of the city’s historic center.
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Amparo: the rise and fall of one of Mexico’s most controversial mines
In the early 1900s, the Amparo Mining Company operated a successful silver mine and was making money hand over fist. Today it is an impressive ghost town.
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Escaping to nature in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas
The Reserva Huitepec, Orquídeas Moxviquil Botanical Garden and Arcotete Ecotourism Park will be sure to satisfy most nature lovers visiting the city.
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Looking for craft beer in Mexico City? Here are some options
Folks are clamoring for local beer but until recently not many breweries were actually located in the heart of CDMX.
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A week on the Sea of Cortez leaves the author happy to be on dry land
The second of a two-part series, in which sailing proves to be a marvelous experience for a landlubber from Guadalajara, Jalisco.
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Beloved Mexico City chef serves five-course perfection inside a cube of cinema
Monkey Town is a unique sensory experience: a culinary creation from one of Mexico’s most beloved chefs and a two-hour program of film and performance.
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A banner year for Zihuatanejo’s Sailfest: 2.1 million pesos raised
Once a sleepy fishing village, Zihuatanejo is nestled in a sheltered bay off the coast of Guerrero, a few hours FULL STORY
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Mexico’s first woman-powered distillery: finesse and delicacy in every bottle
Pineapple, lavender, chile ancho, hibiscus flower, clove, cinnamon and black pepper infused into mezcal. These are the potent ingredients that make up Xila.
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A week on the Sea of Cortez, ‘the world’s aquarium’
Jacques Cousteau called it “the world’s aquarium,” and no wonder. A sailing trip reveals myriad species of marine life and birds.
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Six locations in central Mexico where you can enjoy natural hot springs
Anyone touring areas in the north this week and found the cold was too much might consider vsiting one of Mexico’s hot springs.
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A feminist Oaxaca restaurant that encourages conscious consumerism
Being responsible toward producers, honoring traditional recipes and traditional cooks — who are most often women — is a major focus of Hierba Dulce.
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Not your average art fair: affordable art, inclusive vibes at Mexico City’s Material
Mexico City’s Material Art Fair has built itself over the past six years to become one of the world’s preeminent independent contemporary art fairs.
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The Guachimontones of Teuchitlán, Western Mexico’s circular pyramids
What looked like nothing more than a heap of rocks was actually a highly organized society that had begun in 1000 BC and reached its apogee around 200 AD.
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Yucatán radio station aims to diffuse and encourage Mayan language
Some members of the Mayan community see hypocrisy in spreading the term Maya without any focus on preserving the Mayan language.
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An organic excursion along the Querétaro Wine and Cheese Route
From sipping wine in lush green vineyards to sampling some of the many fine Mexican cheeses, this is one of Mexico’s great gastronomic destinations.