Archaeological site considered important because it was occupied continuously for 17 to 19 centuries is now open to the public.
Mexico Life
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An early-morning boat ride through the ancient waterways of Xochimilco
Tour for nature lovers includes birdwatching, lunch by local chefs and hopes of seeing an axolotl in the wild.
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Enjoy swimming, diving and watersliding at natural water park in Jalisco
The Comala Cascades are three spectacular waterfalls hidden away in the woods near the town of Comala with pools, places for diving and even a waterslide.
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Comala: charming town with a lot to offer on the simpler side of pleasure
I have a fear of small towns. It is an anxiety born of growing up in one. Their sleepy plazas, FULL STORY
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Workaway volunteers come from around the world to work at Jalisco ranch
Exchanging a few hours of work for accommodations and food opens new horizons for youth — or retirees, for that matter.
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A Mexico City pizzeria is making social change one slice at a time
The creation of a pizzeria with a social empowerment focus was an organic and natural one for Alejandro Souza. “Innovation FULL STORY
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Ceboruco: roadrunners, pumas and glorious views from a smoldering crater
A beautiful long meadow with white wisps rising from fumaroles, bathing the hillside in steam day and night, makes a great place to camp.
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Design Week will put Mexican design and architecture on the world stage
Designers are looking to put Mexico on the map in terms of design and architecture, showing Mexican work to be new, fresh and truly inspiring.
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Colombofilia, a forgotten sport dear to the heart of many Mexicans
While the media are forever filled with chatter about futbol and béisbol, there is another sport dear to the heart of many which rarely ever makes the news.
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Hundreds show up to support a tiny sandwich shop in downtown Mexico City
Free tortas were given away as part of a “tortathon” to raise awareness about the eviction of Torta Robles.
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At Hacienda El Carmen you can step back into the Mexico of the 1700s
They raise sugar cane and corn on the 160-acre farm and a huge, modern greenhouse supplies all the vegetables served in the gourmet restaurant.
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Farm-to-table restaurants give an earthy feel to luxurious Los Cabos
When many people think of Los Cabos what generally comes to mind is glitz, glamour and all-inclusive hotel options accompanied by luxury excursions.
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Who needs batteries: pumped storage ‘lake battery’ planned for Baja California
Solar energy by its nature it leaves a certain problem: it generates no energy at night, meaning it must be stored. That’s where pumped storage comes in.
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Real de Catorce: a lively ghost town in the mountains of San Luis Potosí
Once a vibrant mining town, Real de Catorce saw its peak in the 19th century with a population of 15,000 dedicated to mining silver.
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Río Caliente, Jalisco’s hot river, most popular attraction of Bosque la Primavera
The river is born deep inside a canyon where it literally boils out of the walls, a testimony to the continuing presence of magma deep beneath the surface.
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The disappearing art of maguey bag weaving carries on in Chiapas highlands
A generations-old tradition of making beautiful bags from maguey fibers lives on in isolated villages in the mountains of Chiapas.
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Crocodiles live the good life in Jalisco sanctuary, the biggest in Mexico
The sanctuary is located in La Manzanilla, covers some 264 hectares and has a population of 400 to 500 American crocodiles.
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Mesquite: a protein-rich ancestral food that is making a comeback
Mesquite is widely known as a tree but its beans are also the source of a highly nutritious flour that is gaining popularity as a superfood.
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Artisans in Las Navajas create sophisticated sculptures from obsidian
Jalisco craftspeople transform rough chunks of the natural volcanic glass into creations of all kinds in their workshop near Guadalajara.
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A Mexican winemaker down under makes Australian wine for Mexico
His father’s love of wine first got Mauricio Ruiz Cantú interested in the winemaking process. Now he and his partner have two labels.
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La María, Colima: a crater lake with a view
La María is a crater lake in Colima, an enchanting, hidden-away place where you can enjoy a fireworks show of a sort at night.
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Through a non-profit, Tlaloc the rain god provides water in CDMX and beyond
An ingenious rainwater harvesting system developed by a Mexico City organization is helping the most marginalized communities have access to clean water.
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La Perla Records & Books in Guadalajara: a passion for great literature and music
Gerry Smith knows books and ‘Bola’ Domene knows music. Together they offer what might be the biggest and best used book and record shop in Latin America.
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Oaxacan elders are dancing their way out of isolation thanks to non-profit group
Seniors in Santo Domingo Tonalá have found community within a zumba beat through the efforts of a non-profit support group.
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A visit to Guadalajara’s Bosque Urbano, Latin America’s largest tree farm
Bosque Urbano is the name of a huge nursery in the northwest of the city and responsible for the planting of thousands of trees per week.