Articles about Mexico
Enjoy some articles, stories and info that we have collected from our various publications. Some are family stories while others are straight information. Amuse yourself and imagine your next trip in this magical country.
Santo Domingo Cultural Centre: Oaxaca’s Historical Treasure
A serene courtyard view at the Santo Domingo Monastery in Oaxaca, featuring an aged religious painting of a saint that captures the spiritual essence of the former monastery’s cloisters. The bright sky above contrasts with the peaceful solemnity of the artwork.
Perched in the heart of Oaxaca City, the Church and former Monastery of Santo Domingo de Guzmán is a breathtaking example of Baroque architecture and one of Mexico’s most significant historical sites. This sprawling ecclesiastical complex, once a center of religious life and learning, now serves as a window into Oaxaca’s rich cultural, historical, and natural heritage. The fusion of sacred and secular makes it a must-see destination for those exploring the history of the region.
Advice to the Traveler Driving to Mexico through the US
Ahhhchoo! The Misery of Spring Allergies In Mexico
Altamira Oriole, Enjoy the Song of the Guayabitos Flasher
Ancient Treasure: Mexican Opals
Año Nuevo – New Year celebrations in Mexico
Annual Holiday Pay for Your Workers
Barbacoa: Mexican Style Barbeque
Barbeque Dorado with Huichol Sauce
Beatles from Vancouver to Mexico City
Benjamin G. Hill – Revolutionary War Hero
Best Things to Do in Jaltemba Bay, Mexico
Bring on the Sun: Mexican Wildflowers Love the Heat
By Tara Spears articles and Essays
Calendar of Events and Celebrations
Camping on the Bay of Conception
Cascarones: Mexican Style Easter Eggs
Capital Cities of Mexican States
Celebrating La Penita’s Patron Saint Festival
Celebrating Tequila: Uniquely Mexican
Celebrating the Season: Children’s Spring Parade
Celebrating the Virgin in a Macho Culture
Celebrating Virgin of Guadalupe Day
Chapultepec Castle, Mexico City
CRUNCH – a Story about Peacocks, Topes and Mechanics
Dia de La Raza: A Holiday Without Celebration
Diving for Treasure: Mexican Pearls
Domestic Violence: an Epidemic within the Pandemic
Early Detection of Dangerous Tick Disease Important
End of Mexican Christmas Season: 3 Kings Day Celebrated
Expect Crowds for National Holiday Long Weekend
Experience the Beauty and Fun of Mexican Outdoor Markets
Farmacias Similares: A Better Life for All People
Feared Mammal is Good for the Neighborhood – the opossum
Get Ready to Party! The Semana Santa Phenomenon
Graceful Seabird Marauder: Magnificent Frigatebird
Great Day Trip to Vallarta Botanical Garden
Guadalajara 3 hour Walking Tour of Historic Downtown
Handle Tropical Plants with Care
Honoring Workers May 1: Mexican Labor Day Observed
Huichol Handicrafts: Dazzling Mexican Folk Art
Hummingbirds: Mexico’s Brilliant Garden Visitor
Iconic Beach Entertainment: Pacific Brown Pelican
Idiots, Saints, Sinners and the Church – Culiacan
Instant Décor: Mexican Paper Art
Kicking off the Mexican Holiday Season: Celebrating Virgin of Guadalupe
Long lasting Effects of Liberal Mexican President Benito Juarez
Love Organic Food? Eat Mexican Grown Veggies
Magnificent Frigatebird: Ocean Thief
March 15 a Mexican Holiday Celebrating Benito Juárez
Mariachi Magic-More than Just a Song
Mexican Air Force Aztec Eagles
Michelada Beer Cocktail #1 Vacation Drink for Semana Santa
Mounted Ballet: Mexican Rodeo Escaramuzas
Navigating Encounters with Corrupt Police Officers in Mexico: Safe Methods to Refuse a Bribe
Nine days of Las Posadas: Mexican Christmas Customs
Nothing to Sing About: Cockroaches
November 1 Little Angels Remembered
Oaxaca Zocalo and Inexpensive Accommodation
Party Down South for Easter Holiday
Protection from the Sea: Patron Saint of Fishermen
Pueblos Magicos Towns and Cities
Quick Guide to Medical Care and Utility Services in Jaltemba Bay
Real Heroes of Mexico Announced!
Recognizing Heritage and Diversity on Dia de la Raza
Rite of Passage: Mexican Quinceanera
Romeria – Zapopan Religious Festival
Rum: a Great Way to Beat the Summer Heat
Saving Your Plants Without Slaying the Dragon
Safety tips for travel in Mexico
Santa Rosalia/ Guaymas Ferry Sayulita, Nayarit
Semana Santa in Jaltemba Bay Nayarit
September Treasure: Black Witch Moth
Scenic Drive in the Tropical Jungle (Bucerias to Guayabitos)
Some Like it Hot: Taco al Pastor
Something to Cry About: Stingray Sting
South of the Border Plumbing 101
Spread Holiday Cheer by Paying Christmas Bonus
Strangler Fig: Exotic Tropical Tree
Tamale: Traditional Mexican Christmas Dish
The Colorful Heritage of Mexico-
The Inspiration of Artist Roberto Gil de Monte
The Intriguing Catrina: Grande Dame of Dia de Muerto
The Line in the Sand: No Smoking at Mexican Outdoor Restaurants
The Macho Challenge: Riding the Bulls
The Mystic of Traditional Mexican Cowboys
The Symbolism behind Day of the Dead Altars
The Ugly Truth in a Beautiful Country
The White Witchcraft of the Huichol Tribe
Tiny Geckos: Natural Warm Climate Insect Control
Tidal Pools –Window on Marine Life
Top Quality Mexican Coffee Grown Locally in Nayarit
Traditional Bread for Celebrating Festival of All Souls: Pan de Muerto
Traditional Mexican Christmas Décor: Live Poinsettia
Traditions of Día De Los Reyes
Tribute to the Workers: Dia de Cruz Celebrated
Valley of the The Throat Cutters
Viva Mexico! September Holidays
Vivid Fuchsias: Little Dancing Ladies
Zipping Down the Coast – Nogales to PV
El Monteon Golf Club – Field of Dreams
El Rosario, Baja California
Ensenada Baja California
Hermosillo, Sonora
Hotels in Popular Mexican Destinations
How to Dial a Number in Mexico
La Pesca, Tamaulipas
La Peñita de Jaltemba, Nayarit
Las Varas, Nayarit
Lo de Marcos. Nayarit
Los Mochis, Sinaloa
Melaque, Jalisco
Mulegé Baja California Sur
Navojoa, Sonora
Photography Notes
Puerto Peñasco, Sonora
Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca
Puebla
Rosarito, Baja California
San Sebastián del Oeste, Jalisco
Santa Ana, Sonora
Santa Rosalia, Baja California Sur
Semana Santa – Mexico Celebrates Spring to Hit the Beach
Sonoyta Sonora Border Crossing
Sonoyta Sonora
Tapachula, Chiapas
Teacapan, Sinaloa
Tecate Baja California
Tijuana, Baja California
Tonalá, Jalisco
