Come Back to Mexico

05/08/2021

The giants of México City

21/05/2020

South African artist Daniel Popper, known for his massive figurative sculptures, has constructed a new artwork as part of an arts and culture festival in Tulum, Mexico. The towering installation is titled Ven a la Luz (come into the light), and is comprised of wood and rope formed into a female figure. Her torso is filled with lush green plants, which creates an archway for viewers to walk through.

Ven a La luz will be permanently installed at the resort Ahau Tulum now that the inaugural festival, Art With Me, has concluded. As Tulum’s popularity for vacationing has exploded over the last several years, development and cultural investment has dramatically increased in the area. Recently, a member of the famed Guggenheim family built an art gallery using a similar rustic, curvilinear style to Popper’s festival-friendly sculpture. (via Street Art News)

18/05/2020

The Angel of Independence, most commonly known by the shortened name El Ángel and officially known as Monumento a la Independencia ("Monument to Independence"), is a victory column on a roundabout on the major thoroughfare of Paseo de la Reforma in downtown Mexico City.

El Ángel was built in 1910 during the presidency of Porfirio Díaz by architect Antonio Rivas Mercado, to commemorate the centennial of the beginning of Mexico's War of Independence. In later years it was made into a mausoleum for the most important heroes of that war. It is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Mexico City, and it has become a focal point for both celebration and protest. It resembles the July Column in Paris, the Berlin Victory Column in Berlin and Columbus Circle in New York City.

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13/05/2020

Influenced by the Spanish, the typical formal dress of Mestizas is the “terno”. It consits of three pieces: the “jubón”, which is a square lapel that is attached to the neckline of the “hipil” (variant of the Mexican word “huipil”), which is a knee-length shift-type dress. The third piece is the “fustán”, a half slip worn underneath the hipil. Each garment has embroidery, cross stitched or machine-made, at the bottom edge, and is complemented by wide white lace which hangs from the hipil and the fustán.
Until 100 years ago, the “rebozo” (shawl) was not part of the terno attire. The Yucatecan woman uses the red and black Santa María rebozo, brought from Puebla in the Porfirio Díaz era.

The Mestiza wears the same shoes as the upper class, a closed shoe with a straight heel and buckle, strictly white, made of leather, patent leather, or covered with fabric. Most wear stockings.

The Mestizas comb their hair straight back off the face without parting it, twisting it into a bun called a “tuch” which is held in place with an ornamental comb and a long bow. On one side they attach a small bunch of natural flowers.

They wear traditional jewelry: a rosary of gold filigree, another one of coral and gold, a double “salomónica” chain (inherited from her mother), filigree and coral earrings, and a gold chain bracelet. They fill their fingers, except the thumb, with rings. They wear a “jipi” hat which they put on back to front, saving a space in its interior for a mirror and lipstick for touchups between dances, and from this they hang two long, wide ribbons which hang to the waist.

The terno is used only at the “vaquería” fiestas and at Mestiza weddings, where only the bride should wear one (with white embroidery and a floor-length tulle veil). The double salomónica chain serves as the wedding knot.

The hipil and the fustán are worn at all the other festivities: birthdays, processions, etc., with the “capellada” shoe, which is a sandal similar to the “alpargatas” that the men wear, along with the Santa María rebozo.

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11/05/2020

The Torre Latinoamericana (English: Latin-American Tower) is a skyscraper in downtown Mexico City, situated in the historic city center. Its central location, height (166 m (545 ft)), and history make it one of the city's most important landmarks.
It is widely recognized internationally as an engineering and architectural landmark since it was the world's first major skyscraper successfully built on highly active seismic zone. The skyscraper notably withstood the 8.1 magnitude 1985 Mexico City earthquake without damage, whereas several other structures in the downtown area were damaged.

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11/05/2020

The brightness of the town’s main square will make you understand why this place is called the “White Village of America”. Your tour will be as relaxed, enjoyable and memorable as reading a great book. You will be able to enjoy a cup of organic coffee while walking by the white house with red-tile roofs, its lovely cobblestone streets adorned with beautiful bougainvillea and then sleep quietly in a ranch with, perhaps, the best view in the country.

This Magical Village is home of the San Antonio ranch, so you can visit it and have breakfast and then take a walk by the Carrizalillo Lake, a perfect setting for a country day. Close to Comala, you will find Suchitlán, a lovely village with Náhuatl traditions. It is the ideal place to spend the day and admire local crafts, such as masks carved in wood, take a walk down the cobblestone streets while gazing upon the Colima Volcano.

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10/05/2020

Hang out with visitors and locals at the fun beaches of Rosarito, where the most popular nightclubs are located. Choose from a selection of beers at the famous Papas & Beer bar while listening to the waves and background music.

Surf at Punta Descanso and Punta Mezquite, or ride a motorcycle, kayak, or Jet Ski; if you’re feeling really adventurous try flying an ultralight aircraft. Practice fishing, mountain biking, or ride a 4x4 vehicle four through the desert dunes. In the mood for the ocean? Enjoy see the traditional sailboat regattas on the blue waters of the Sea of ​​Cortez.

Try the famous Puerto Nuevo lobster or fresh seafood for which Baja is renowned. If international cuisine is what you’re craving, there is a wide variety of Chinese, French or Italian restaurants as well as traditional Mexican.

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10/05/2020

The Palacio de Bellas Artes (Palace of Fine Arts) is a prominent cultural center in Mexico City. It has hosted some of the most notable events in music, dance, theatre, opera and literature and has held important exhibitions of painting, sculpture and photography. Consequently, the Palacio de Bellas Artes has been called the "Cathedral of Art in Mexico". The building is located on the western side of the historic center of Mexico City next to the Alameda Central park.

The first National Theater of Mexico was built in the late 19th century, but it was soon decided to tear this down in favor of a more opulent building in time for Centennial of the Mexican War of Independence in 1910. The initial design and construction was undertaken by Italian architect Adamo Boari in 1904, but complications arising from the soft subsoil and the political problem both before and during the Mexican Revolution, hindered then stopped construction completely by 1913. Construction began again in 1932 under Mexican architect Federico Mariscal and was completed in 1934. The exterior of the building is primarily Art Nouveau and Neoclassical and the interior is primarily Art Deco. The building is best known for its murals by Diego Rivera, Siqueiros and others, as well as the many exhibitions and theatrical performances its hosts, including the Ballet Folklórico de México.

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10/05/2020

Guadalajara is a metropolis in western Mexico and the capital of the state of Jalisco. The city has a population of 1,460,148 while the Guadalajara metropolitan area has a population of 5,002,466, making it the second-largest metropolitan area in the country. Guadalajara has the second highest population density in Mexico, with over 10,361 people per square kilometre.
Guadalajara is an international center of business, finance, arts, and culture, as well as the economic center of the Bajío region, one of the most productive and developed.

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10/05/2020

Built in the shadows of the new high rises in Santa Fe, the Mexicana park is a great place to jog, walk your dog, and get brunch or a coffee. It's not often that they build a new urban park but they did a great job here!

09/05/2020

It is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Mexico and in 2008 it was recognized, along with the Sanctuary of Jesus of Atotonilco, as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Its attractive and cosmopolitan appearance makes it one of the favorite destinations for art enthusiasts. There is plenty of sites to visit, and they all stand out the city’s historical and architectural heritage.

One of the sites that you must see is the San Miguel Arcangel Parish. It has become the hallmark of the city. It is a beautiful temple of the end of the century. Other must places in San Miguel de Allende are the handicraft market of the city or the archeological zone of Cañada la Virgen.

In the market there is a sample of the local craftsmanship made of metals, papier mache, blown glass and more. Its cobbled streets, wooded courtyards, fine architectural details and sumptuous interiors will enchant you; perhaps that is the reason why CN Travel declared it one of the twenty-five best cities chosen by the travelers.

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09/05/2020

The Popōcatepētl is an active stratovolcano, located in the states of Puebla, Morelos and Mexico, in central Mexico, and lies in the eastern half of the Trans-Mexican volcanic belt. At 5,426 m (17,802 ft) it is the second highest peak in Mexico, after Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba) at 5,636 m (18,491 ft).

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09/05/2020

A visit to Xochimilco is like stumbling across an oasis in the desert. This eclectic place is set in the middle of a colossal city where you can discover colors your eyes have never seen before. Declared a World Heritage Site since 1987, rediscover its colors as you walk down the aisles of its markets full of iris flowers. Float along the walled canals lined with gardens and curtains of trees on brightly painted and decorated trajineras (a traditional flat-bottomed boat) and evoke a time when this watery surrounding dominated the landscape of the Anahuac. Discover the small artificial islands, called chinampas, which are used to grow flowers, vegetables and ornamental plants.

Take this magnificent tour as you eat and drink your fill of the different Mexican delicacies accompanied by the music of the Mariachi or Marimba from Veracruz. In the midst of this splendor you will also a startling place that will make your skin crawl: the island of dolls

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09/05/2020

Sayulita tourism is very good during the summer season, visited mainly by surfers since it is a very good place to surf. Other tourists are attracted to the mysterious cultures and popular fashions of Sayulita. Every year thousands of tourists visit the town on the way to Banderas Bay.
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09/05/2020

Rated as one of Mexico's top 5 tourist destinations, Cabo is known for its beaches, scuba diving locations, balnearios, the sea arch El Arco de Cabo San Lucas, and marine life. The Los Cabos Corridor has become a heavily trafficked vacation destination for tourists, with numerous resorts and timeshares along the coast between Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo.

09/05/2020

Xcaret is a water, theme, amusement, eco-archaeological park and more, in one place. Due to its privileged location in the Mayan jungle among underground rivers, cenotes and facing the Caribbean Sea, Xcaret has impressive scenarios where you can do different activities and enjoy to the fullest those scenarios. Besides that, Xcaret is a park that celebrates Mexico’s present and rich past, a country known for its traditions, culture and folklore.

09/05/2020

Taste real Tacos... Only in Mexico

09/05/2020

Rise your hand if you want to go back to Cancun

09/05/2020