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Palenque ruins

The ruins of Palenque: Put it on your bucket list

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Palenque's Maya archaeological zone and vibrant national park is a true paradise of ancient culture and biodiversity.
A man swimming with two dolphins at Delfiniti Ixtapa dolphinarium

What was a visit to one of Mexico’s banned dolphin shows...

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The shows have made headlines in recent weeks, but what was experiencing one actually like and how were the creatures cared for?
chocolate bars

Government ‘Wellness Chocolate’ is coming soon to a store near you

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The quintessentially Mexican treat has been venerated since pre-Columbian times. Now the government's in the chocolate game, recognizing a sure-fire favorite when they see one.
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A small plane flies over the ocean

How the Mexican security minister’s slip of the tongue rankled Salvadoran President Bukele

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President Bukele took exception after García Harfuch's identified a drug-smuggling plane as coming from El Salvador.
Man in white shirtholding a caiman

Oaxaca mayor marries a caiman: It’s a centuries-old tradition

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The symbolic ceremony continues a tradition meant to ensure peaceful relations between two adjacent Indigenous communities.
Oaxacan women dancing

What’s on in Oaxaca in July?

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It's Guelaguetza season, so expect the jewel of the southwest to be at its very best.
dancers in traditional costumes

Profits from this year’s Guelaguetza festival to help Oaxaca rebuild from Hurricane Erick

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Oaxaca Governor Salomón Jara announced on Friday that all profits from the Guelaguetza festival, the state’s preeminent Indigenous cultural event, will be used to reconstruct regions destroyed by Hurricane Erick.
At 9 a.m. on Monday, Flossie was centered about 160 miles (255 kilometers) south of Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, and was moving parallel to Mexico's southwestern coastline at 10 mph (16 kph).

Flossie expected to become a hurricane as Barry drenches Gulf states

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Mexico’s National Meteorological Service issued a Tropical Storm Warning for Mexico’s west coast from Punta San Telmo, Michoacán, to Playa Perula, Jalisco, just north of Manzanillo.
A cactus at Playa Carizalillo, Mexico, one of the best beaches in Mexico

Where to Travel in Mexico 2025 Guide: Beach lovers

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This week, Nellie takes a look at the best seaside escapes that the country has to offer.
Inner courtyard in hotel with open skylight and palm growing in center of room

10 boutique hotels for your next stay in Oaxaca city

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As ever, traveler sans compare Bethany Platanella has explored the best stays in Mexico's cultural capital to give you the lowdown.
President Sheinbaum at her Thursday morning mañanera press conference

Those hoping for Mexico-US conflict ‘will be disappointed,’ Sheinbaum says: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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Thursday's presser also touched on Hurricane Erick recovery and the appearance of toxic foam in México state.
Flossie developing off Mexico's Pacific coast

Mexico tracks new Pacific storm system as Oaxaca and Guerrero recover from Hurricane Erick

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Coastal areas of Oaxaca and Chiapas can expect waves of 1.5 to 2.5 meters in height and rainfall totaling 150 mm, with heavy rains forecast as far inland as Puebla in central Mexico.
A screwworm fly, possibly

Fight against screwworm ramps up with reopening of sterile fly plant in Chiapas

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Sterile flies were key to Mexico's past success in exterminating screwworm. Now that the pest is back, the US is offering $21 million to reopen the production facility.