Manfred Meiners’ name has been associated with so many ecologically sound projects that it is no wonder he received the prize.
Mexico Life
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History and fun: a good combination at this site of an Independence battle
In the battle of the Puente de Calderón at least 80,000 rebels lost to just 6,000 royalists. It is now a monument and ecopark in Jalisco.
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This master mezcalier came for the mushrooms but stayed for the mezcal
Alvin Starkman took a master mezcalier certification program in Mexico City and obtained a permit to teach about the culture and production of mezcal.
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Mazamitla: stone cauldrons, picturesque falls and a 350-meter suspension bridge
This is one town that really deserves the name Pueblo Mágico for its quaint streets, delightful balconies, beautiful pagoda-like church and delicious food.
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Tío Scoby kombucha: a healthy — and fizzy — alternative to soda
Run by two women out of a home in Mexico City, it produces 50 liters per week of the fermented beverage touted for its health benefits.
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Can Mexico’s magic mushrooms really alleviate depression and anxiety?
The Mexican Psilocybin Society is sponsoring a march in Mexico City promoting legalization of psilocybin, the key ingredient in magic mushrooms.
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Award-winning Baja home proves accessibility can be beautiful
A house in Baja California Sur that incorporates accessibility without sacrificing aesthetics is an award winner in a competition for universal design.
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Irish poet finds links between Mexico and his home across the pond
Dylan Brennan’s new book of poetry poems encompass everything he has found upon making a life here, from love to violence to rich history to tireless death.
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Through Dutch technology, Jalisco city to be first in Mexico without tinacos
To businessman Raúl Mejorada, tinacos are emblematic of serious problems in Mexico’s water distribution systems and now he has an answer.
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Cuatro Ciénegas and its secret—the origins of life on Earth
The pools of Cuatro Ciénegas in Coahuila’s Chihuahua Desert conceal a very old secret: the origins of life on Earth.
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Mexico City’s Mercado Portales celebrates 62 years with birthday bash
Mercado Portales celebrated its 62nd anniversary on August 10 with live music, festive decorations and gifts for customers.
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Don’t let critters transform your idyllic walk into pure misery
In many parts of Mexico, the rainy season reaches its peak in August, creating a rich, verdant landscape—a good time for hiking but a bad time for bugs.
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The market in Tepito, one of Mexico City’s most feared neighborhoods
El Tianguis de Tepito is a trip. It’s a strange market “netherverse” that will keep your hands in your pockets and your feet on your toes.
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La Campana, Jalisco’s ‘Psychedelic Bell,’ is a jewel of natural beauty
Two hours from Guadalajara, it is the most bizarre little mountain anywhere in the world.
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How to escape Mexico City without actually leaving it
The city is so big it has multiple national parks, which is fortunate because they give residents some respite from its hustle and bustle. Here are two.
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Cannonball runs No. 2: Mother’s Day at Hussong’s, $1 beers, and why Camrys
More observations on highway travel through Mexico in the second of a series recollecting cannonball runs in Toyotas from the US border to Guatemala.
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On the road: lessons learned from cannonball runs through Mexico
Notes from five runs in five different Toyotas from the Mexico-US border to Guatemala: 6,000 miles, hundreds of speed bumps and plenty of fun.
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Mexico City joins worldwide movement to ban single-use plastic
The city government will ban plastic bags effective December 2020 and most other single-use plastic products effective January 2021.
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Guadalajara kids learn natural science an unforgettable way—in the woods
Learning does not take place if teachers dictate knowledge. But it does when teachers put students into direct contact with what they need to learn.
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Mexico City’s Tianguis La Lagunilla is a flea market on steroids
Tianguis La Lagunilla, considered the best among Mexico City flea markets, attracts many of the best antiques and collectibles dealers in the city.
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Frolicking in the mud at Los Negritos, a natural wonder in Michoacán
If you love nature you’ll be fascinated by the boiling mud pots and, if you suffer from arthritis, you may find an inexpensive solution.
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Mexico City’s best cantinas: the stylish, the eccentric and the historical
It’s debatable as to what makes a proper cantina. Some are salons; some are bars. But in general, they’re classic, large rooms where you can kick back.
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Mexico City exchange market a win-win for consumers, environment
On the second Sunday of every month, Mexico City residents can barter their recyclables for fresh produce grown by local farmers.
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Charming Guachinango: shimmering beauty, mining legends in Sierra Occidental
Just two hours from Guadalajara, this Jalisco town might have the prettiest plaza in all Mexico and its church is amazingly beautiful.
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Central de Abasto, Mexico City’s wholesale market, is a city unto itself
The biggest market in Mexico City provides an estimated 80% of its food and it can be an overwhelming but exciting experience to watch its controlled chaos.
