If you ask Mexicans how they feel about seeing Day of the Dead makeup on faces around the world… it depends on who you ask. Many say they don’t care. Most are delighted to share their culture and beliefs. Some say it brings positive awareness to a marginalized group. But in recent years, there has […]
Monthly Archives: October 2021
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A few decades ago, if you would have asked locals what’s happening for Day of the Dead – Dia de los Muertos – you would have got confused stares. This is because Day of the Dead has historically been an intimate, family affair: relatives build altars in their homes, decorate the graves of lost ones, […]
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Mexico City is full of classic and historic hotels, such as the art deco Gran Hotel, which even if you don’t stay there, it’s on our list of tops things to see in Mexico City. For short trips, the historic center is close to many main sights. Although, the trendy, residential suburbs of Condesa and […]
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Renting and driving a car in Mexico is one of the best ways to see the country and get off the beaten track. While the bus system is good between major cities, it is harder to reach the little pueblos where you can really experience local Mexico. Mexico is also full of hard-to-reach natural wonders, […]