Papel Picado (photo by Gwen courtesy of Flickr) Papel picado is an intricate art form that involves chiseling pictures into thirty or more layers of tissue paper at one time. The details are amazing, considering the tools, and the result is a long banner of flags containing the pictures representative of the season or celebration. [...]

The canals of Xochimilco are remnants of the famed ancient Lake Xochimilco in Mexico Valley. The endorheic lake was part of a series that included Lake Zumpango, Lake Xaltocan, Lake Texcoco and Lake Chalco.  Xochimilco is the only remnant of the lake system as the others were drained over time to protect against flooding. Today [...]

The Canals of Xochimilico hold a mystical charm that seems almost unsettling. Over hundreds of years the area has been desecrated to only one canal. This sole tributary is all that is left of the ancient Lake Xochimilico.  Still, the strength of the Aztecs thrives in this remnant, this living alter of Mexico’s history. On [...]

The idea of eating a cow’s stomach may draw a raised brow in America, but all over the world this delicacy is enjoyed around holidays and simply as a treat for special occasions. Menudo was originally made as a great way to utilize the entire cow. The best parts were often sold off or used [...]

Colima Volcano is located in Colima, Mexico and is one of twin volcanos in the area. Nevada de Colima and Volcan de Colima are two volcanoes in the western Mexican volcanic belt. Colima is known as a strato volcano, much like the famed Mount St. Helens. It’s cone shape shows historic eruptions spewing mostly ash [...]

Like many tourists, even one of Mother Nature’s most beautiful creatures chooses Mexico as it’s yearly vacation refuge. The Monarch butterfly finds its way down south every year without fail. Monarchs chose the highlands of Mexico as the place to spend winter and breed future generations. Each fall, 300 million of these beautiful orange and [...]

Las Hadas  translates to the fairies and Las Hadas Resort in Manzanillo, Colima looks very much like a fairyland.  Upon entering the area by sea it is obvious why the name was chosen. This beautiful place resides seaside off the coast of the Pacific Ocean where striking blue waves meet cozy warm beaches. The white [...]

While many think of Mexico as a great place for reasonably-priced reconstructive surgical procedures, it has a rich history in the healing arts that definitely calls for more than just a glance by modern medicine. With elders living beyond the century mark and indigenous people avoiding diabetes, heart disease and high cholesterol, maybe Mexican healing [...]

Every culture has the treats that are perfect for any occasion. Sopes are one of the delightful foods that can be dressed up for a classy affair or enjoyed bare with merely a sprinkle of cheese. A close cousin to the tortilla, this chubby delicacy makes a perfect base for a main dish or simply [...]

Manzanillo is located in Colima, Mexico and stands as one of the country’s busiest sea ports. Known as the “Sailfish Capital of the World”, Manzanillo holds world renowned annual Sailfish tournament and sports fishing is the favorite pastime for many return visiting tourists. While deep sea fishing is superb in the surrounding waters, the intriguing [...]