Why are there two Basílicas to Our Lady of Guadalupe?
As the feast day of the Virgin of Guadalupe approaches, many worshippers make the pilgrimage to Tepeyac, home to not one basilica in her honor, but two.
Did you know when you hit a Christmas piñata, you’re battling...
Piñatas aren't just decorative treats. Throughout their history, they've also had a seasonal religious significance, from the god of war to the seven deadly sins.
Sheinbaum defends Mexico’s sweeping new tariffs: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
Thursday's morning presser also covered tension with the US over water deliveries and Mexico's plans to attract Chinese tourism.
American skydiver unhurt after awkward landing in downtown Mexico City
The 36-year-old reportedly jumped out of a small plane after midnight Tuesday, aiming for the Historic Center. He ended up landing a block from the Alameda and Bellas Artes.
Loreto, the Baja Peninsula Pueblo Mágico, makes the BBC’s top 20 list of world...
The British broadcaster was impressed by the town's natural beauty and historical importance, but more so by its community-led conservation efforts.
International visitation is up over 13% this year
A record-breaking October has boosted 2025's visitation numbers, the Tourism Ministry reported this week.
Mexico City hotel prices spike nearly 1000% ahead of the World Cup
While lodging prices increased across all 16 World Cup host cities, CDMX and Monterrey were the worst offenders, closely followed by Guadalajara.
Forbes again names Claudia Sheinbaum one of the world’s 5 most powerful women
The magazine noted the Mexican president's use of nearshoring to lure investment places her at "the center of the manufacturing transformation in North America.”
China urges Mexico to reverse 50% tariffs ‘as soon as possible’
The new tariffs are not a political measure but rather aim to protect Mexican industry from cheap imports, Economy Minister Ebrard said Thursday.
Oaxaca’s Copalita Trail: trekking the Zapotec way
Let your Zapotec guides introduce you to one of the most amazing treks in Oaxaca: the Copalita Trail. It takes 5 days and 100 kilometers to accomplish, but is absolutely worth it for the stunning views and culinary pleasures.
Julia Ortega: The woman behind Mexico’s first carbon-neutral coffee farm
Julia Ortega has taken some big risks, but her decision to do things the right way, keeping her coffee organic and her farm in Puebla carbon-neutral, is finally paying off.
Like so many things, the traditional Christmas posada costs more this year
The Mexican tradition of the posada — that Christmastime party for family, friends and neighbors — is still strong today. Unfortunately, so is the Mexican tradition of inflation.
Sheinbaum thanks Indigenous artisans for her NYT-celebrated style: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
Asked about her inclusion on The New York Times' list of "The 67 most stylish people of 2025," Sheinbaum said she appreciated the recognition but declared that the credit should, in fact, go to Mexico's Indigenous artisans.
Sheinbaum: Trump administration so far deporting fewer people than Biden
Since U.S. President Trump took office on Jan. 20, an average of 472 people per day have been deported to Mexico from the U.S. — about 100 fewer per day than during the Biden administration.
Vape sellers could face up to 8 years in prison under new law
The Senate is expected to easily pass the new penalties, but opposition lawmakers claim that criminalizing production and not vape use opens the door to organized crime.
Made in Mexico: Inventing Navidad
Natividad, or Christmas, has changed remarkably in Mexico through the centuries, from the reframing of Indigenous festivals by Franciscan friars during the Spanish Conquest to the more secular and globalized celebrations of today.
