Monday, July 28, 2025

5 Mexica customs you’ve adopted if you live in Mexico City (and you haven’t even noticed)

If you've visited the capital for any time at all, you absolutely do these Indigenous things. Thanks Moctezuma!
Sheinbaum July 28 2025

Sheinbaum expects tariff agreement ‘this week’ with Trump administration: Monday’s mañanera recapped

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President Claudia Sheinbaum once again expressed optimism that her government can ward off the 30% tariff the United States intends to impose on imports from Mexico on Friday.
A joyous woman with flowers in her hair, wearing traditional Mexican attire and a necklace with large medallions, sings and dances while a band plays in the background.

Oaxaca city’s joyous Vela de Xhavizende festival unites a diaspora far from home

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The 35-year-old festival is a celebration of ethnic heritage and connection by Oaxaca city's 10,000-strong Indigenous Juchiteco community, who migrated here from Juchitán.
pedestrian bridge in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta rated third-safest city in Mexico

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When it comes to residents' perception of their city's public safety, Puerto Vallarta ranks right up there with some of the wealthiest urban areas in the nation.
Sheinbaum July 28 2025

Sheinbaum expects tariff agreement ‘this week’ with Trump administration: Monday’s mañanera recapped

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President Claudia Sheinbaum once again expressed optimism that her government can ward off the 30% tariff the United States intends to impose on imports from Mexico on Friday.
A joyous woman with flowers in her hair, wearing traditional Mexican attire and a necklace with large medallions, sings and dances while a band plays in the background.

Oaxaca city’s joyous Vela de Xhavizende festival unites a diaspora far from home

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The 35-year-old festival is a celebration of ethnic heritage and connection by Oaxaca city's 10,000-strong Indigenous Juchiteco community, who migrated here from Juchitán.
pedestrian bridge in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta rated third-safest city in Mexico

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When it comes to residents' perception of their city's public safety, Puerto Vallarta ranks right up there with some of the wealthiest urban areas in the nation.
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two swimmers holding medals

Mexico’s divers dominate podium with 4 medals in Singapore

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Call it a synchronized success: star duos Celaya-Olvera and Agúndez-Estudillo both earned silver medals on Sunday, bringing Mexico's total medal haul at the World Aquatics Championships to five.
Of Mexico's 289 beaches, 273 are considered “clean."

Swipe before you swim: New Playas MX app helps beachgoers avoid contaminated waters

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Launched earlier this month, Playas MX is a new smartphone application designed to provide real-time updates on seawater quality at 289 beaches in 17 coastal states.
A modern rooftop patio features a curved grey sofa, potted cacti, and a panoramic view of the ocean, a city, and distant rock formations under a clear sky.

Want to buy property in Mexico? Make sure you invest close enough to a...

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Mexico is currently the world's seventh most visited country, making vacation property investment appealing right now — if you know where to buy.
protesters in alameda park Mexico City

Affordable housing movement in CDMX gains ground with third anti-gentrification march

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Around 200 people participated in an anti-gentrification march in Mexico City on Saturday, the third such protest in the capital this month.
cruise ship offshore

Cozumel cruise ship dock indefinitely postponed amid environmental concerns

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The company leading the project, Muelles del Caribe, announced the suspension last week after the Environment Ministry said in June that it would carry out a new environmental impact study.
A reserved table at an outdoor restaurant overlooks a beach and ocean at sunset in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico

What’s on in Los Cabos in August?

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It might be low season in Los Cabos, but there is dancing, drinking and fishing galore for visitors to the Baja California Peninsula.
Aerial view of modern high-rise resorts and condominiums lining the sandy beach and coastline of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, with Banderas Bay stretching into the distance.

Where and why to find the last bastions of Puerto Vallarta’s history

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Explosive development threatens to erase Puerto Vallarta's history. We talk to one man trying to preserve it about where to find traces of the old Puerto Vallarta.
A woman in a red jacket smiles widely while tandem paragliding over a mountainous landscape with a professional pilot.

Where to Travel in Mexico 2025 Guide: Outdoor and nature lovers

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Mexico's 90 million hectares of protected wilderness offer endless outdoor adventure travel opportunities beyond the tourist hotspots. Here's where to find the best thrills.
A black-and-white action shot of two boxers exchanging punches in a boxing ring. The boxer on the left, with a mustache and dark, messy hair, is throwing a left hook, while the boxer on the right is in a defensive or counterpunching stance. Both are wearing boxing gloves and shorts.

Tales from Mexico’s golden era of boxing: 1977’s ‘Battle of the Z Boys’

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When Mexican boxing champions Carlos Zárate and Alfonso Zamora faced off in L.A. in 1977, the four brutal rounds ended one man's career and defined the other's.
A woman sat on a bed in a luxury hotel

Colonial mansions in Mexico you can actually sleep in

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From Mexico City to Zacatecas, these colonial wonders are just begging you to indulge in their opulence.
A painting of Mexica people in Tenochtitlán

5 Mexica customs you’ve adopted if you live in Mexico City (and you haven’t...

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If you've visited the capital for any time at all, you absolutely do these Indigenous things. Thanks Moctezuma!
A billboard outside an open restaurant

Where to drink good wine in the heart of tequila country

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Take a break from agave and dive into the best of Mexico's grapes when you're chanelling your inner Tapatío.
two swimmers holding medals

Mexico’s divers dominate podium with 4 medals in Singapore

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Call it a synchronized success: star duos Celaya-Olvera and Agúndez-Estudillo both earned silver medals on Sunday, bringing Mexico's total medal haul at the World Aquatics Championships to five.
Of Mexico's 289 beaches, 273 are considered “clean."

Swipe before you swim: New Playas MX app helps beachgoers avoid contaminated waters

0
Launched earlier this month, Playas MX is a new smartphone application designed to provide real-time updates on seawater quality at 289 beaches in 17 coastal states.
A modern rooftop patio features a curved grey sofa, potted cacti, and a panoramic view of the ocean, a city, and distant rock formations under a clear sky.

Want to buy property in Mexico? Make sure you invest close enough to a major airport

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Mexico is currently the world's seventh most visited country, making vacation property investment appealing right now — if you know where to buy.
protesters in alameda park Mexico City

Affordable housing movement in CDMX gains ground with third anti-gentrification march

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Around 200 people participated in an anti-gentrification march in Mexico City on Saturday, the third such protest in the capital this month.
cruise ship offshore

Cozumel cruise ship dock indefinitely postponed amid environmental concerns

3
The company leading the project, Muelles del Caribe, announced the suspension last week after the Environment Ministry said in June that it would carry out a new environmental impact study.
A reserved table at an outdoor restaurant overlooks a beach and ocean at sunset in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico

What’s on in Los Cabos in August?

0
It might be low season in Los Cabos, but there is dancing, drinking and fishing galore for visitors to the Baja California Peninsula.
Two children, patients of Kids First Orthopaedics, smile at the camera. One little girl has casts on both legs. The other, a little boy, hides behind his mother

Americans making a positive impact in Mexico: Our CEO talks with Dr. Billy Andrews...

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As Mexico-U.S. relations remain tense, CEO Travis Bembenek looks to Kids First Orthopaedics to see how Americans and Mexicans can work together.
A blonde woman walks past graffiti reading "Fuera gringo" in Mexico City

With Mexicans feeling let down by the United States, what can YOU do about...

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As Mexicans perception of the US becomes increasingly negative, Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek shares ideas about what can be done.
A man in sunglasses in front of a building entrance sign reading Casa Hogar La Esperanza de Loreto

Kids, tires and turtles: Our CEO’s whirlwind tour of Loreto in Baja California Sur

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Once a Baja skeptic, Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek found inspiration in the peninsula's natural beauty and great people on a recent trip.
Piles of old newspapers

Is long-form journalism dead? A perspective from our CEO

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As attention spans shrink, a good deep-dive story still has the power to captivate, CEO Travis Bembenek writes.
Chassis and machinery inside a car factory

In Nuevo León, companies are skipping investment announcements to avoid US scrutiny

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Though investment remains strong, businesses are taking a cautious approach to public announcements, state officials say.
Ensenada

Ensenada looks to attract big tech with US $300M in public works investment 

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The Baja California port and tourist city is focusing on attracting capital in three priority sectors: electronics, biotechnology and green energy.
China-Mexico trade

Mexico’s trade deficit with China reached nearly US $120B in 2024

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Mexico has doubled its trade deficit with China over the past 10 years, with exports of only US $10 billion in 2024, compared to a whopping $129.8 billion in imports.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.76
CAD
13.66
EUR
21.74
A man looks at produce in a Mexican market

Surprise drop in inflation likely to trigger further interest rate cuts, experts predict

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The drop in inflation has upended expectations that Mexico’s central bank would ease off rate cuts this summer.
Iberdrola tower

Spanish energy giant Iberdrola to sell US $5B in assets, exit Mexico

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Europe's largest power company has had a strained relationship with the Mexican government since the López Obrador administration, and is now selling off its Mexican assets worth US $4.7 billion.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.76
CAD
13.66
EUR
21.74
Sheinbaum July 24 2025

Mexico doing ‘everything’ to avoid 30% US tariffs: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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"We're confident we can reach a good agreement [with the U.S.]," Sheinbaum said on Thursday, emphasizing that the quantity of fentanyl seized at the Mexico-U.S. border has declined 50% since she took office.
Sheinbaum July 23 2025

Neither Nissan nor any other automaker is leaving Mexico, says Sheinbaum: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

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The president addressed rumors on Wednesday that Nissan is planning to close two of its three plants in Mexico, a claim that the company has not yet confirmed.
A painting of Mexica people in Tenochtitlán

5 Mexica customs you’ve adopted if you live in Mexico City (and you haven’t even noticed)

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If you've visited the capital for any time at all, you absolutely do these Indigenous things. Thanks Moctezuma!
An expansive panoramic view of Guanajuato City, Mexico, showcasing its vibrant, colorful houses covering rolling hills, with prominent landmarks like the yellow Basílica Colegiata de Nuestra Señora de Guanajuato and other historic buildings, under a partly cloudy sky.

I’ve seen Latin America, but Mexico’s still my favorite country for retirement

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From Cuenca's chilly weather to Medellín's sprawl, here's why, for this U.S. expat, other popular Latin American retirement destinations don't measure up to Mexico.

Meet the nonprofit preparing Mexico for climate change

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The nonprofit is helping communities prepare for disease, agricultural disruption and to strengthen education and awareness across the country.
cruise ship offshore

Cozumel cruise ship dock indefinitely postponed amid environmental concerns

3
The company leading the project, Muelles del Caribe, announced the suspension last week after the Environment Ministry said in June that it would carry out a new environmental impact study.
Aerial view of modern high-rise resorts and condominiums lining the sandy beach and coastline of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, with Banderas Bay stretching into the distance.

Where and why to find the last bastions of Puerto Vallarta’s history

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Explosive development threatens to erase Puerto Vallarta's history. We talk to one man trying to preserve it about where to find traces of the old Puerto Vallarta.
A woman in a red jacket smiles widely while tandem paragliding over a mountainous landscape with a professional pilot.

Where to Travel in Mexico 2025 Guide: Outdoor and nature lovers

1
Mexico's 90 million hectares of protected wilderness offer endless outdoor adventure travel opportunities beyond the tourist hotspots. Here's where to find the best thrills.
An expansive panoramic view of Guanajuato City, Mexico, showcasing its vibrant, colorful houses covering rolling hills, with prominent landmarks like the yellow Basílica Colegiata de Nuestra Señora de Guanajuato and other historic buildings, under a partly cloudy sky.

I’ve seen Latin America, but Mexico’s still my favorite country for retirement

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From Cuenca's chilly weather to Medellín's sprawl, here's why, for this U.S. expat, other popular Latin American retirement destinations don't measure up to Mexico.

Meet the nonprofit preparing Mexico for climate change

5
The nonprofit is helping communities prepare for disease, agricultural disruption and to strengthen education and awareness across the country.
A blonde woman walks past graffiti reading "Fuera gringo" in Mexico City

With Mexicans feeling let down by the United States, what can YOU do about...

70
As Mexicans perception of the US becomes increasingly negative, Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek shares ideas about what can be done.
A man in sunglasses in front of a building entrance sign reading Casa Hogar La Esperanza de Loreto

Kids, tires and turtles: Our CEO’s whirlwind tour of Loreto in Baja California Sur

10
Once a Baja skeptic, Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek found inspiration in the peninsula's natural beauty and great people on a recent trip.
An aerial view of the Angel of Independence monument on Reforma Avenue in Mexico City, looking down the tree-lined boulevard surrounded by tall city buildings.

Before you move in: An architect’s guide to finding the right Mexico City location...

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Architect Benjamin Bross spoke to Mexico News Daily about life in the capital — and where he'd tell someone to buy property.
A collection of unique, handcrafted Mexican ceramic art pieces in shades of green and yellow, including tall stacked sculptures, vases, bowls, and whimsical figures, arranged on a textured grey surface.

How a Mexico City studio is championing truly fair artisan partnerships

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Artist Melissa Ávila's interior decor studio's support of Mexican artisans goes far beyond simply collecting and reselling their handicrafts.
A black-and-white action shot of two boxers exchanging punches in a boxing ring. The boxer on the left, with a mustache and dark, messy hair, is throwing a left hook, while the boxer on the right is in a defensive or counterpunching stance. Both are wearing boxing gloves and shorts.

Tales from Mexico’s golden era of boxing: 1977’s ‘Battle of the Z Boys’

0
When Mexican boxing champions Carlos Zárate and Alfonso Zamora faced off in L.A. in 1977, the four brutal rounds ended one man's career and defined the other's.
Two scientists in conversation

Mexican movies you need to watch: Nuestros Tiempos

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A married couple have an out-of-time experience when the invent a functional time machine, discovering that modern Mexico is quite unlike the old.
A reserved table at an outdoor restaurant overlooks a beach and ocean at sunset in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico

What’s on in Los Cabos in August?

0
It might be low season in Los Cabos, but there is dancing, drinking and fishing galore for visitors to the Baja California Peninsula.

What’s the next golf course to open in Los Cabos?

5
With new offerings at Querencia, Baja Bay Club and Quivira, there's plenty of new golf courses coming to Los Cabos.
Aerial view of modern high-rise resorts and condominiums lining the sandy beach and coastline of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, with Banderas Bay stretching into the distance.

Where and why to find the last bastions of Puerto Vallarta’s history

0
Explosive development threatens to erase Puerto Vallarta's history. We talk to one man trying to preserve it about where to find traces of the old Puerto Vallarta.
A woman in a red jacket smiles widely while tandem paragliding over a mountainous landscape with a professional pilot.

Where to Travel in Mexico 2025 Guide: Outdoor and nature lovers

1
Mexico's 90 million hectares of protected wilderness offer endless outdoor adventure travel opportunities beyond the tourist hotspots. Here's where to find the best thrills.
A billboard outside an open restaurant

Where to drink good wine in the heart of tequila country

0
Take a break from agave and dive into the best of Mexico's grapes when you're chanelling your inner Tapatío.
Bacalar lagoon

Is Bacalar a foodie destination now?

5
Bacalar's restaurant scene got a culinary upgrade in recent years, now featuring Michelin key-chefs and unforgettable lakeside dining.
water in the Cutzamala System

Cutzamala System recovers to 56% capacity after historic rainfall in central Mexico

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The Cutzamala System, which supplies water to the greater Mexico City area, currently has 27.6% more water than it did at this point in 2024.
Oaxaca mayor Raymundo Chagoya speaking at a podium with "Transformando Juntos la Capital" banner behind him as people sit in antique-style carved wooden chairs watching.

Oaxaca Mayor Raymundo Chagoya is saving his city’s water with people power

3
Raymundo Chagoya's plan to revitalize Oaxaca uses neighborhood groups to excite residents about creating a cleaner, environmentally healthier city together.
A woman with outstretched arms

Spiritual tourism in Mexico: Are the rituals really ancient?

8
Are Mexico's litany of "ceremonial experiences" actually real, or are they a creative way to part tourists from their hard-earned money?

All you need to know about Eastern medicine in Mexico

3
Traditional Chinese medicine in Mexico is bigger than ever, with licensed practitioners all over the country offering a variety of techniques.
A joyous woman with flowers in her hair, wearing traditional Mexican attire and a necklace with large medallions, sings and dances while a band plays in the background.

Oaxaca city’s joyous Vela de Xhavizende festival unites a diaspora far from home

0
The 35-year-old festival is a celebration of ethnic heritage and connection by Oaxaca city's 10,000-strong Indigenous Juchiteco community, who migrated here from Juchitán.
A black-and-white action shot of two boxers exchanging punches in a boxing ring. The boxer on the left, with a mustache and dark, messy hair, is throwing a left hook, while the boxer on the right is in a defensive or counterpunching stance. Both are wearing boxing gloves and shorts.

Tales from Mexico’s golden era of boxing: 1977’s ‘Battle of the Z Boys’

0
When Mexican boxing champions Carlos Zárate and Alfonso Zamora faced off in L.A. in 1977, the four brutal rounds ended one man's career and defined the other's.
Two scientists in conversation

Mexican movies you need to watch: Nuestros Tiempos

1
A married couple have an out-of-time experience when the invent a functional time machine, discovering that modern Mexico is quite unlike the old.
two swimmers holding medals

Mexico’s divers dominate podium with 4 medals in Singapore

0
Call it a synchronized success: star duos Celaya-Olvera and Agúndez-Estudillo both earned silver medals on Sunday, bringing Mexico's total medal haul at the World Aquatics Championships to five.
A reserved table at an outdoor restaurant overlooks a beach and ocean at sunset in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico

What’s on in Los Cabos in August?

0
It might be low season in Los Cabos, but there is dancing, drinking and fishing galore for visitors to the Baja California Peninsula.

What’s the next golf course to open in Los Cabos?

5
With new offerings at Querencia, Baja Bay Club and Quivira, there's plenty of new golf courses coming to Los Cabos.
pedestrian bridge in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta rated third-safest city in Mexico

1
When it comes to residents' perception of their city's public safety, Puerto Vallarta ranks right up there with some of the wealthiest urban areas in the nation.
Of Mexico's 289 beaches, 273 are considered “clean."

Swipe before you swim: New Playas MX app helps beachgoers avoid contaminated waters

0
Launched earlier this month, Playas MX is a new smartphone application designed to provide real-time updates on seawater quality at 289 beaches in 17 coastal states.
protesters in alameda park Mexico City

Affordable housing movement in CDMX gains ground with third anti-gentrification march

3
Around 200 people participated in an anti-gentrification march in Mexico City on Saturday, the third such protest in the capital this month.
inside a Cruz Roja ambulance

A year after El Mayo’s capture, Sinaloa’s capital is seen as Mexico’s most dangerous...

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A survey of Culiacán residents found that a staggering 90.8% of them feel their city is unsafe, more than double the figure from a year ago and higher than any other urban area in Mexico
A modern rooftop patio features a curved grey sofa, potted cacti, and a panoramic view of the ocean, a city, and distant rock formations under a clear sky.

Want to buy property in Mexico? Make sure you invest close enough to a...

0
Mexico is currently the world's seventh most visited country, making vacation property investment appealing right now — if you know where to buy.
An aerial view of the Angel of Independence monument on Reforma Avenue in Mexico City, looking down the tree-lined boulevard surrounded by tall city buildings.

Before you move in: An architect’s guide to finding the right Mexico City location...

1
Architect Benjamin Bross spoke to Mexico News Daily about life in the capital — and where he'd tell someone to buy property.
A collection of unique, handcrafted Mexican ceramic art pieces in shades of green and yellow, including tall stacked sculptures, vases, bowls, and whimsical figures, arranged on a textured grey surface.

How a Mexico City studio is championing truly fair artisan partnerships

0
Artist Melissa Ávila's interior decor studio's support of Mexican artisans goes far beyond simply collecting and reselling their handicrafts.
Lake Chapala is currently at 54.63% of its capacity — a 14 percentage-point improvement over July 21, 2024.

Jalisco and Guanajuato area water reservoirs rebound after heavy rains

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Midway through the 2025 rainy season, seven out of Guanajuato's eight dams are operating at above 80% capacity, while Lake Chapala near Guadalajara has 36% more water than last year at this time.
water in the Cutzamala System

Cutzamala System recovers to 56% capacity after historic rainfall in central Mexico

0
The Cutzamala System, which supplies water to the greater Mexico City area, currently has 27.6% more water than it did at this point in 2024.
Oaxaca mayor Raymundo Chagoya speaking at a podium with "Transformando Juntos la Capital" banner behind him as people sit in antique-style carved wooden chairs watching.

Oaxaca Mayor Raymundo Chagoya is saving his city’s water with people power

3
Raymundo Chagoya's plan to revitalize Oaxaca uses neighborhood groups to excite residents about creating a cleaner, environmentally healthier city together.
A medical device at a Los Cabos hospital

A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos

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These Baja California Sur hospitals are modern and clean and cost a fraction of the price of those at home, worth considering for an upcoming procedure.
A woman with outstretched arms

Spiritual tourism in Mexico: Are the rituals really ancient?

8
Are Mexico's litany of "ceremonial experiences" actually real, or are they a creative way to part tourists from their hard-earned money?

All you need to know about Eastern medicine in Mexico

3
Traditional Chinese medicine in Mexico is bigger than ever, with licensed practitioners all over the country offering a variety of techniques.
Chassis and machinery inside a car factory

In Nuevo León, companies are skipping investment announcements to avoid US scrutiny

1
Though investment remains strong, businesses are taking a cautious approach to public announcements, state officials say.
Ensenada

Ensenada looks to attract big tech with US $300M in public works investment 

3
The Baja California port and tourist city is focusing on attracting capital in three priority sectors: electronics, biotechnology and green energy.
China-Mexico trade

Mexico’s trade deficit with China reached nearly US $120B in 2024

3
Mexico has doubled its trade deficit with China over the past 10 years, with exports of only US $10 billion in 2024, compared to a whopping $129.8 billion in imports.
A woman sat on a bed in a luxury hotel

Colonial mansions in Mexico you can actually sleep in

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From Mexico City to Zacatecas, these colonial wonders are just begging you to indulge in their opulence.
A painting of Mexica people in Tenochtitlán

5 Mexica customs you’ve adopted if you live in Mexico City (and you haven’t...

8
If you've visited the capital for any time at all, you absolutely do these Indigenous things. Thanks Moctezuma!
A billboard outside an open restaurant

Where to drink good wine in the heart of tequila country

0
Take a break from agave and dive into the best of Mexico's grapes when you're chanelling your inner Tapatío.
Nellie Huang walking on a cliffside path in the Riviera Maya

Where to Travel in Mexico 2025 Guide: Luxury travelers

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From coast to coast, and even places inbetween, there is no shortage of luxury options for travelers in Mexico.
Guavas

Taste of Mexico: Guava

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Pink, delicious and a quintessential flavor of everyday life, the guava has brightened the Mexican palate for centuries.
A billboard outside an open restaurant

Where to drink good wine in the heart of tequila country

0
Take a break from agave and dive into the best of Mexico's grapes when you're chanelling your inner Tapatío.
Bacalar lagoon

Is Bacalar a foodie destination now?

5
Bacalar's restaurant scene got a culinary upgrade in recent years, now featuring Michelin key-chefs and unforgettable lakeside dining.
Flor de calabaza

Taste of Mexico: Flor de calabaza

1
Part staple food, part everyday talisman, flor de calabaza has nourished Mexican society for centures in more ways than just one.